Why Should You Consider both Cost and Value When Choosing an Industrial Solvent Distillation Unit?

Of course, cost forms a significant factor while selecting an industrial solvent distillation unit. However, in the long run, what also matters is the value you expect from the distillation unit. Accordingly, this blog discusses the cost and functionality-based factors while choosing the right industrial solvent distillation unit.

Ask the Right Questions

Remember, you need a unit that integrates fundamental features and add-ons that provide the best value for money. To do so and get the unit that serves your purpose, you must consider a few factors that include,

-          Solvents you want to recycle, and each one’s boiling point

-          The contaminants you want to remove or recycle the solvent from

-          The contaminants present in the solvent

-          The percentage of solids

-          The presence and volume of water present

-          The ambient temperature

-          The supply of voltage

-          Liquid processing volumes and frequency

Factors Affecting the Cost of the Industrial Solvent Distillation Unit (Direct and Indirect)

-          The Solvent’s Cost (Volume and Type): The volume of solvent to be distilled impacts the cost. However, the solvent type also has quite a significant effect on the solvent cost. For instance, solvents such as toluene and acetone aren’t as expensive. But solvents such as fluorinated solvents can be costly.

-          Continual or Batch Recycling: Continual recycling is done through automation, and batch recycling involves the use of standalone machines unincorporated into the automation process. Batch recycling thus involves a higher labor cost, and hence many companies prefer continual recycling.

-          Labor Costs: Labor costs prove a significant factor affecting investment returns. However, the daily workforce and labor-related costs to operate a distillation unit are minimal.

-          Safety Features: Some of the essential safety features include automated shutoffs, fill-level sensors, RTD sensors. Besides, the surrounding environment, its safety requirements, and subsequent safety features also play an essential part in the cost of the industrial solvent distillation unit.

-          Maintenance: Maintenance too plays a vital role in determining the overall cost of the industrial solvent distillation unit. Most companies go for a quarterly maintenance schedule that costs around five to six percent of the unit’s initial annual price. The higher the equipment cost, the lower the maintenance cost.

Areas Where Industrial Solvent Distillation Units Ensure Savings

-          Waste-Collection: Waste disposal forms a critical cost within the industrial sector. However, with an industrial solvent distillation in place, you save the waste disposal and transportation costs.

-          Solvent-Spend: If you’ve got your own solvent supply, you reduce the solvent purchase costs.

-          Maintenance: Machines with clean solvent results suffer lesser down waves, and thus a lot of savings on the maintenance cost and time.

-          Labor: Automation saves labor costs to a considerable, ensures operational accuracy, and enhances functional output. As a result, you save a lot of machines and operational handling costs.

-          Quality-Improvement: When your products are appropriately cleaned through a cleaning solvent, you considerably reduce the chances of rejections. Additionally, it indicates your manufacturing unit’s efficiency and approach toward delivering quality products.

Remember, striking a balance between costs and value is critical from the viewpoint of achieving the purpose of deploying an industrial solvent distillation unit. So, while you try and keep costs under control, you must keep your operational objectives in mind and make an informed choice.

 

 

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