Large production facilities require up to 20 plate heat exchangers for the implementation of the complex fermentation process used in ethanol production.  In almost all of the production stages – from starch digestion through fermentation up to distillation – exact temperature control is essential and GEA EcoFlex plate heat exchangers play a key role in this.

In all processes involved in ethanol production GEA EcoFlex plate heat exchangers have proved their worth over and over.  Their quality and unbeatably high service life ensure that the temperature is precisely controlled at all stages in the process and that cleaning intervals are extended considerably. 

You also benefit from the higher thermal performance in comparison with fully-welded or spiral heat exchangers.  In addition to performance flexibility that enables the use of GEA EcoFlex plate heat exchangers throughout the process, our gasketed plate heat exchangers provide a clear price advantage compared to other designs.