EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KG

The plant will process various biogenic feedstocks, primarily vegetable waste and residues, to produce HVO diesel, HVO naphtha and bio-LPG. The site is one of the largest producers of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in Europe and ranks among the top producers worldwide, with a capacity of around 500 kt per year. The conversion uses a well-established ecofining process developed by two globally recognized process licensors. An international engineering and construction contractor served as EPC for the project.

EagleBurgmann delivered two tandem dry gas seals with an intermediate labyrinth seal, DiamondFace coating and high-temperature O-rings, ensuring reliable, leak-tight operation for the hydrogen compressor. One Rotech Booster was also supplied.

A key challenge in this project is achieving reliable seal performance during the start-up phase, where nitrogen is used as the process gas at temperatures of approximately 200 °C. Careful material selection, thermal management and design optimization are critical to ensuring stable performance throughout start-up.

We extend our sincere thanks to our colleagues from the relevant technical, EPC and OEM support and end-user account teams. Their collaboration was essential in securing this first reference for this process type. This creates a strong foundation for future opportunities with similar technologies.

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