Sulzer’s Versatile Overhead Systems – One Solution, Many Industries
- cemnar0
- Aug 12
- 2 min read
Introduction: Custom Solutions for Complex Processes
In industries as diverse as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, oleochemicals, and oil & gas, overhead vapor streams vary widely in composition, pressure, and hazard level. A one‑size‑fits‑all approach won’t do. Sulzer Overhead Systems are designed to be fully adaptable, meeting the exact process conditions, industry standards, and regulatory demands of each client.
These are not generic units they are precision‑engineered solutions that deliver performance, safety, and compliance across the most demanding industrial applications.
Versatility in Action
1. Pharmaceutical Applications
Deep‑vacuum cold traps specifically engineered to minimize loss of light, volatile components — ensuring product purity and emission control.
2. Chemical Manufacturing
VOC capture systems paired with component content analyses to support environmental permit applications and meet strict compliance standards.
3. Oil & Gas and Petrochemicals
Integration of scrubbers for hazardous service streams, often combined with thermal oxidizers to neutralize toxic vapors before release.
4. Oleochemicals & Glycerin
Custom pump‑around condenser beds acting as integrated condensers in deep‑vacuum systems, improving recovery efficiency without redesigning upstream processes.
Engineering for Your Industry’s Needs
Sulzer works closely with operators to ensure every Overhead System is:
Process‑Specific: Designed for the unique temperature, pressure, and composition of the vapor stream.
Technology‑Compatible: Configurable for liquid ring or dry screw vacuum pump systems.
Compliance‑Ready: Built to meet or exceed all relevant industry standards, from VOC control to OSHA safety requirements.
The Sulzer Advantage
Decades of Cross‑Industry Experience: Knowledge gained from pharma clean‑room requirements, petrochemical hazard control, and fine chemical VOC management.
Tailored Performance: Systems designed to maximize recovery, safety, or both depending on the client’s priority.
Long‑Term Reliability: Robust materials and strategic component placement protect pumps, extend equipment life, and maintain stable performance.
Conclusion: One System, Infinite Possibilities
Whether safeguarding delicate pharmaceutical processes, controlling VOCs in chemical manufacturing, or ensuring safe hazardous vapor management in oil & gas, Sulzer Overhead Systems deliver precisely what your operation needs. Adaptable, reliable, and compliance‑ready, they are the engineered answer for diverse industrial challenges.
Contact Sulzer today to learn how our custom overhead solutions can be configured to your process and deliver both technical and economic advantages.
