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Vapor Recovery Units (VRU)

Vapor Recovery Units (VRU)

Vapor Recovery Units (VRU)

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I am preparing to search for manufacturers of vapor recovery units to recover alcohol from a vapor stream.

What manufacturers are active in this area? Any comments about them and the method of processing would be appreciated.

At this time, I do not have any information on the quantity of vapor to be processed.

Comments appreciated!

RE: Vapor Recovery Units (VRU)

There are several types of units available.  Sliding vane, screw (oil or dry), liquid ring, ect.  Capacity, contamination will dictate which type, so just a little info on capacity and what the ethanol will be used for.

Generally, the sliding vane is the lowest cost, but they usually only operate from beteewn -10 psi to 100 psig and are usually under 200HP. The screw type are the most versitle over a wide range up to 1000 HP.

Materials can be carbon steel for the most part, but it depends on water content.

RE: Vapor Recovery Units (VRU)

John Zink is the leader in Vapor Recovery. You may want to contact them.

RE: Vapor Recovery Units (VRU)

(OP)
SeanB and dcasto,

Thanks for the quick replies. I anticipated the questions but the project is very new and I am collecting preliminary information. I can say that it is isopropyl and used in food additive processing. That is all that I have at the present.

I will add to my post when I get additional info.

Thanks again.

Paul Ostand
www.ostand.com

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