Separation expertise since the very start

Ever since Alfa Laval was established in 1883 to capitalize on Gustaf de Laval’s invention, the cream separator, separation has been a central part of the operations. The technology is used to separate liquids from other liquids and solid particles from liquids. Recently, the use of the technology has been extended to include separation of particles from gases.

Separation plays an important role in a range of industrial processes. Examples include:

• Processing of liquids in food, pharmaceutical, chemical and petrochemical processes
• Extraction and treatment of crude oil
• Treatment of fuel and lubricating oils in vessels and electric power plants
• Treatment of industrial fluids
• Dewatering of sludge in wastewater treatment plants
• Cleaning of crankcase gases from truck and ship diesel engines