Sodium Sulphate

Sodium sulphate is a common by-product of many chemical operations and can be recovered by evaporative crystallisation from aqueous solutions.

Mechanical Vapour Recompression (MVR)

Multiple Effect Evaporator (MEE)

Recrystallisation

Value

  • Broad range of feed compositions can be processed
  • Product purity greater than 99.8% 
  • Narrow crystal size distribution with minimal fines
  • High efficiency due to lower cooling water requirements
  • High plant availability

Process

  • Mechanical Vapour Recompression or Multiple Effect Evaporation depending on utility cost
  • Cooling crystallisation of Glauber's salt
  • Direct conversion of Glauber's salt to anhydrous in a melter 
  • Utilization of Glauber's salt route to minimize energy consumption

Flow Diagram

Sodium Sulphate Flow Diagram
Pusher-Type Centrifuges
Pusher-Type Centrifuges
Tubes of a Heating Chamber
Tubes of a Heating Chamber