
Solvent Recovery in the Pharmaceutical industry
DEC.SRU™ ♻️ SRU | SRS | SRP
The pharmaceutical industry faces increasing pressure to optimize processes, reduce environmental impact, and achieve stringent VOC emission compliance. Effective solvent recovery is not merely an option, but a critical imperative for sustainable and efficient pharmaceutical manufacturing. As a global leader in VOC emission control technologies, DEC offers unparalleled expertise and innovative solutions designed to meet and exceed these evolving demands. Our cutting-edge systems ensure significant VOC emission reduction, solvent reuse, and resource conservation, delivering substantial operational cost savings while safeguarding both public health and the environment. Partner with DEC to transform your pharmaceutical production into a greener, more compliant, and ultimately more profitable operation.
Explore our specialized page designed for the Pharmaceutical industry sector. We're excited to introduce you to our state-of-the-art solutions that transform how you manage VOC emissions and boost your sustainability efforts.
why DEC?
As the industry leader, DEC has cultivated deep expertise in Solvent Recovery (SRU, SRS, SRP), tailored specifically for the pharma industry. Our aim is to provide innovative, value-driven solutions that meet your business needs while promoting a cleaner, greener environment.

Our Innovative Offerings
Leveraging decades of experience and a passion for innovation, we offer:
Pharma industry, the challenge
DEC Solvent Recovery Units are designed to capture and recover solvents used throughout the pharmaceutical production lifecycle. This encompasses a wide range of sources, including:
The core advantage of DEC's SRUs lies in their ability to enable the direct reuse of recovered solvents. This paradigm shift from "destruction" to recovery yields substantial benefits across multiple dimensions of sustainability:
• Economic Advantages
• Environmental Advantages
Key Scenarios for DEC Solvent Recovery
DEC Solvent Recovery Units are strategically deployed in different primary scenarios within the pharmaceutical industry:
Recover for Reuse (R4R): this is the most straightforward application, where solvents recovered from a specific task (e.g., a purification step) are directly re-introduced into the same or a similar process. This closed-loop approach maximizes efficiency and minimizes waste.
Recover for Sale (R4S): in cases where direct reuse within the pharmaceutical facility is not feasible or economically viable, DEC SRUs enable the recovery of solvents to a purity level suitable for sale to other industries. This scenario allows the pharmaceutical site to avoid the GHG emissions that would result from incinerating the solvents and, importantly, avoids the CO2 emissions associated with their disposal. The recovered solvents, instead of being waste, become a valuable commodity for applications outside the pharmaceutical sector, further contributing to a circular economy and enhancing the site's overall sustainability credentials.
Non-Oxidizable Streams: certain pharmaceutical processes generate VOC streams that are either difficult to oxidize efficiently in a thermal oxidizer or contain components that could lead to undesirable byproducts during combustion. In such cases, DEC SRUs provide a vital solution. They effectively treat these challenging streams, ensuring compliance with emission regulations while simultaneously adhering to GHG reduction schemes by avoiding direct CO2 emissions at the site. This is particularly crucial for maintaining a sustainable operational profile.
Achieve Superior Solvent Recovery and Environmental Compliance with DEC Advanced Solutions
Our state-of-the-art Solvent Recovery technologies are meticulously designed to maximize the yield of recovered solvents while dramatically lowering VOC emissions, ensuring compliance with the most stringent regulations. This strategy promotes optimal resource use, significant cost savings, and a substantial reduction in your environmental footprint.
By harnessing our years of experience and relentless pursuit of innovation, we have developed a comprehensive range of Solvent Recovery solutions modular (SRU_SMS™ • series) or tailor-made (SRU_CBS™ • series) for the unique challenges faced by pharmaceutical industries. Our state-of-the-art technologies ensure optimal recovery and purification of solvents, allowing you to maximize your resources, reduce costs (savings), and minimize environmental impact.
Partnership with DEC
Choosing DEC means embarking on a journey towards sustainable success. Our expert team is here to tailor solutions that integrate perfectly with your operational needs, fostering enduring partnerships built on trust and mutual growth.
Making a Difference Together
Join us in revolutionizing Solvent Recovery with DEC.SRU™: together, we can drive change towards a more efficient and eco-friendly future.
a sustainable choice: Solvent Recovery applications in pharmaceutical industries
Solvent Recovery Units (DEC.SRU™), also known as Solvent Recovery Systems (SRS) or Solvent Recovery Plants (SRP), are devices used to recover solvents from air emissions of pharma production.
Solvents are used in a variety of industrial processes, including pharma, and can be harmful to human health and the environment if released into the air. SRU systems work by capturing the solvents from the air emissions and then recycling them back into the production process. This helps to reduce air pollution and can also save businesses money on the cost of solvents (ROI).
Solvent Recovery Units (DEC.SRU™) dedicated to pharmaceutical industries are the best solution to reduce solvent emissions (VOCs) in a sustainable way: no thermal oxidation, no CO2 (DECarbonization).
The solvent is recovered, for direct reuse, at a fraction of its purchase cost and with a purity even higher than the fresh virgin solvent or for disposal.

how it works? Solvent Recovery Units (SRU | SRS | SRP)
SLA (Solvent Laden Air) is pushed by the fans through a multi-adsorber (activated carbon) system, to allow a high efficiency VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) capture.
Once the adsorbent is saturated (automatically monitored by a VOC analyzer), the system is automatically cleansing the adsorbent, through a regeneration cycle. The system is using an exclusive DEC.PHD™ dehydration process (in gaseous phase), allowing the direct recovery of an anhydrous solvent mix.
For further info: DEC.RSG™ activated carbon Solvent Recovery systems for pharmaceutical industries, nitrogen regeneration.

savings and return of investment: Solvent Recovery Units (SRU | SRS | SRP)
Solvents used pharmaceutical industries represent a significant cost: DEC Solvent Recovery Units ♻️ SRU | SRS | SRP provide a valuable return on investment by capturing these solvents for direct reuse in the process, leading to reduced operating expenses and improved competitiveness.
To remain competitive and profitable, pharmaceutical companies must prioritize sustainability. Solvent Recovery Units minimize waste, significantly reduce CO2 emissions (potentially to zero), and offer a proactive approach to mitigating the potential impact of future carbon taxes.
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Recent advancements in process technology have significantly reduced the thermal energy required for activated carbon regeneration (up to 30%), leading to a substantial decrease in operating costs.
Industry Relevance: the pharmaceutical industry
The pharmaceutical industry faces a dual challenge: producing life-saving medications while adhering to stringent environmental regulations. Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions are a significant concern in pharmaceutical manufacturing, arising from various operations such as synthesis, extraction, purification, and general facility ventilation. Effective VOC emission control is not just a regulatory mandate but also a critical aspect of sustainable industrial practice.
Pharmaceutical companies have traditionally depended on technologies like thermal oxidation to eliminate Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). While effective at destroying VOCs, thermal oxidizers have a significant drawback: they also destroy valuable solvents. This not only represents a loss of reusable materials but also contributes to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Increasingly, Solvent Recovery Units (SRUs) are becoming the preferred solution. SRUs offer a compelling alternative by capturing and recovering these valuable solvents instead of incinerating them.
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If you are looking for a reliable and efficient Solvent Recovery Unit, DEC.SRUs™ (Solvent Recovery Units) are the right and best option: DEC.SRUs™ are the most advanced and reliable Solvent Recovery Units on the market, with processes, configurations and options to meet the needs of different applications, present and future challenges. Feel free to contact DEC: we can help you assess your needs and recommend the best SRU for your operation.
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