Process Development
As a commercial toll processor, CHEM Group offers products and services that add value, help conserve the world’s natural resources, and extend the limits of modern chemical process technology.
Short Path Distillation System I
51.2 sq. ft. Pfaudler style short path evaporator equipped with a 75 sq. ft. internal condenser, dual stage vacuum set, degasser, cryowell style cold trap and dedicated Fulton FT-0240-C natural gas fired hot oil system.
Short Path Distillation System II
51.2 sq. ft. Pfaudler style short path evaporator equipped with a 172 sq. ft. internal condenser, fully hot oil jacketed distillation and residue skids, dual stage vacuum set, degasser, cryowell style cold trap and dedicated Fulton FT-0160-C natural gas fired hot oil system.
Short Path Distillation System III
51.2 sq. ft. Pfaudler style short path evaporator equipped with a 232 sq. ft. internal condenser, fully steam jacketed distillation and residue skids, three stage vacuum set, dual cryowell style cold trap and dedicated Fulton FT-0160-C natural gas fired hot oil system.
Short Path Distillation System IV
51.2 sq. ft. Pfaudler style short path evaporator equipped with a 172 sq. ft. internal condenser, hot oil jacketed residue skids, two stage vacuum set, cryowell style cold trap, integrated fl ash system and dedicated Fulton FT-0160-C natural gas fired hot oil system.
Hot Oil Jacketed Kettles
Dual 3,500 gallon hot oil jacketed blend kettles equipped with weigh cells, mechanical agitation, inert purging capabilities and independent temperature control. These 304 SS kettles can be operated separately, in parallel, or in series to perform complex blending and encapsulation operations. Both have a maximum operating temperature of 360°F.
Sandvik Pastillator
A 60’ long Sandvik pastillator with a maximum operating temperature of 518°F for materials with viscosities up to 50,000 cP. This system is equipped with a 15 ton chiller and offers throughputs of up to 2,500 pounds per hour.
Reactor I
A 10,000 gallon 316 stainless steel reactor with an operating range from full vacuum to 50 psi at 400°F. This reactor is hot oil jacketed and equipped with a 50 HP drive.
Carbon Filtration
Filtration system consisting of four 10,000 pound activated carbon beds suitable for operation in multiple configurations for batch or continuous operation. Various pretreatment and post filtration polishing operations are also available.