Chemicals

Our systems are used in both basic and specialty chemical industries for the recovery, distillation, and purification of a wide range of chemical products and intermediates.

Application examples:

Separation of:

• Butanediol (BDO) from high-boiling components

• By-products from synthetic fiber production

• Hexane from PP and PE waxes

Recovery of:

• Methanol from high-boiling residues

• Ionic liquids

Distillation of intermediates used in the production of crop protection agents

Drying of salts by evaporating water and solvents

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Food and Feed

We provide energy-efficient solutions for the concentration, evaporation, and drying of natural raw materials and by-products.

Application examples:

Drying of:

• Lecithin

• Molasses

• Organic substances

Concentration of:

• Lactic acid

• Sugars (glucose, fructose, dextrose, maltose, and sorbitol)

• Tartaric acid derivatives

• Extracts

Distillation of:

• Edible and olive oil

• Fish oil

• Alcohols

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Starch

GIG Karasek provides comprehensive processes for the concentration and treatment of a wide range of products and side streams in the starch industry.

Application examples:

Concentration of:

• Steep water and washing water

• Sweeteners

• Modified starch

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Alternative Fuels and Oleochemicals

Our technologies support the production and purification of biodiesel, bio-oils, and related by-products through thermal separation processes.

Application examples:

Purification of biodiesel in accordance with EN 14214

Concentration / Dehydration of glycerin solutions

Drying / Solid recovery from glycerin-containing streams

Separation of:

• Free fatty acids from mono-, di-, and triglycerides

• Residual glycerin from biodiesel production residues

Distillation of:

• Monoglycerides

• Fatty acids from tall oil processing

• Fatty acid derivatives and methyl esters

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(Bio)Plastics

For both bio-based and conventional plastics, GIG Karasek provides technologies for the production and purification of high-quality materials.

Application examples:

Separation of:

• HDI, MDI, and TDI monomers (isocyanates)

• Toluene from epoxy resins

Purification of:

• Silicone oils and silicone polymers

• Pyrolysis oils

• Resins

• Waxes

Solvent recovery (DMAC, DMF, NMP, etc.)

Concentration and distillation of lactic acid for PLA production

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Petrochemicals

Our systems also contribute to the drying and processing of valuable substances in the petrochemical industry.

Application examples:

Purification of:

• Lubricants

• Used motor oil

Solvent recovery

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Wastewater and Sludge

For industrial and municipal applications, GIG Karasek offers solutions for the evaporation, concentration, and drying of aqueous or pasty residual materials.

Application examples:

Drying of:

• Municipal sewage sludge

• Industrial sludges

• Hydroxide sludges

Concentration of liquid fermentation residues from biogas production

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For all industries - With a Focus on Energy-intensive Sectors

• Electrochemical reduction of captured CO₂ and conversion into chemicals and alternative fuels

• Recovery and utilization of industrial waste heat for the generation of fresh steam

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