This example proves the cost efficiency of our VACUDEST vacuum distillation systems. This reference customer treats annually 5,000 m³ mixed industrial wastewater from plating and parts cleaning as well as used cooling lubricant emulsions instead of treating them in a chemical physical treatment system. Formerly the treated water has been disposed of into the public sewer system; however problems regarding legal limits for disposal occured frequently. Today the distillate is recycled to create a zero liquid discharge production. A valuable contribution to improved economic efficiency and higher sustainability.
Type of cost |
VACUDEST process |
Chemical-physical treatment |
Interest cost for raising of capital |
10,000 €/Year |
depreciated |
Operating cost (electricity, |
60,000 €/Year |
120,000 €/Year |
Fresh water |
1,000 €/Year |
15,000 €/Year |
Disposal used emulsion / |
25,000 €/Year |
30,000 €/Year |
Total |
86,000 €/Year |
165,000 €/Year |
Annual savings |
79,000 €/Year |
|
Return on Investment (ROI) |
2.9 Years |