Low Emissions Distilleries
Sustainable Innovation for the Future of Distillation and bio-ethanol production
The Low Emissions Distilleries technology optimizes every stage of the distillation and bio ethanol process through the implementation of an advanced heat recovery system (MVR).
Frilli’s Low Emissions Distilleries technology is designed to drastically reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption, offering sustainable, high-efficiency solutions for both new distillation plants and the revamping of existing facilities.
It moves the energy use towards electricity, perfectly coupled with renewable sources, without compromising the quality of the final spirit.
The condensation heat is recovered to generate low-pressure steam, which is then sent to a mechanical compressor. Using electricity, the compressor increases the steam’s energy level that, in this way, can be used as heating source, significantly reducing energy consumption and improving overall effciency.
These configurations are compliant with ATEX standards.
Thanks to the advanced heat recovery set-up, MVR creates a high-performance system. Discontinuous distillation energy demand can be decreased to 1.1 kWh/LPA, whereas the index can be further reduced to 0.6 kWh/LPA within Continuous processes. MVR system can guarantee COP (Coefficient Of Performance) higher than 10.
Fossil fuel usage and freshwater demand for cooling are drastically lowered thanks to steam demand reduction and energy recovery. Both CO2 emissions and water consumption can be cut down of 90%. Electricity is the main source of energy; thus, the technology can be perfectly matched with renewable sources.
Process
The Low Emissions Distilleries technology optimizes every stage of the distillation
and bio ethnol process through the implementation of an advanced heat recovery systems (MVR).
Alcoholic vapors heat is recovered at falling film condenser, creating low pressure steam.
Low pressure steam is sent to the mechanical multistage compressor, where its energy level is increased using electricity as power
Compressed steam is conveyed at the reboiler and used as hot medium for pot distillation.
Steam condensates are recycled towards the condenser to generate low pressure steam again.
Alcoholic vapors heat is recovered at falling film condenser, creating low pressure steam.
Low pressure steam is sent to the mechanical multistage compressor, where its energy level is increased using electricity as power
Compressed steam is conveyed at the reboiler and used as hot medium for pot distillation.
Steam condensates are recycled towards the condenser to generate low pressure steam again.
Alcoholic vapors heat is recovered at condenser, creating low pressure steam.
Low pressure steam is sent to the mechanical multistage compressor, where its energy level is increased using electricity as power
Compressed steam is conveyed at the reboiler and used as hot medium for column still distillation.
Steam condensates are recycled towards the condenser to generate low pressure steam again.
Alcoholic vapors heat is recovered at condenser, creating low pressure steam.
Low pressure steam is sent to the mechanical multistage compressor, where its energy level is increased using electricity as power
Compressed steam is conveyed at the reboiler and used as hot medium for column still distillation.
Steam condensates are recycled towards the condenser to generate low pressure steam again.
Our numbers
Essential figures that reveal how low-emission practices are transforming distillery operations. These numbers highlight the progress toward greater efficiency and a sustainable future.
Midleton Distillery
At Midleton Distillery | Irish Distillers our steam generators have resulted in a significant reduction in overall energy demand at the distillery. With an annual production of over 70 million liters of pure alcohol, Midleton is now leading the way in energy efficiency and sustainability. We interviewed Tommy Keane | Operations Director at Irish Distillers for an overview of the project.
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At Simei 2024, MVR was recognized as a breakthrough technology, underlining Omnia Technologies’ dedication to pioneering innovation and sustainable solutions.
Omnia Technologies Group, with its portfolio of renowned brands, is a leading provider of innovative, sustainable solutions for the spirits industry—covering the entire production process from raw materials to final packaging.