Sustainability is not only a key element in our corporate strategy, but also one of the most important KPIs in many industries for which we supply equipment and process solutions. Saving energy, boosting efficiency and conserving resources are more important than ever, and as a mechanical engineering company we see ourselves as having a special responsibility to continuously improve our machinery and production processes, which are crucial for value creation. Here, a special focus is the easy operability and integration of our solutions into existing processes.
Small effort, big savings
Depending on the individual machine setup, the GEA Centrifuge Water Saving Unit enables our customers to save around 1 million liters of fresh water per year by reusing and recycling resources that are already part of the production process.
Sample calculation*:
- Cooling water throughput: 3,600 liters per day
- Savings potential: 99.9 percent compared with the previous generation, totaling around 1.3 million liters of water per year
*coolant requirement for hood, solids catcher and drive: 180 l/h – daily operating time 20 h/day – annual production days 350 days/a
Due to the tiny size* and low installation efforts, neither large investment costs nor extensive conversions or shutdowns are necessary. Installation takes no more than half a day, and the unit requires little maintenance during operation. The fast payback time also makes the unit a cost-effective alternative to larger wastewater treatment plants.
*new machine version: 380 (w) x 380 (l) x 485 (h) mm / retrofit version: 380 (w) x 580 (l) x 495 (h) mm