Stock #
54189001
Unused Babcock & Wilcox 1000 kg/hr Ethanol Distillation System MEGTEC, Stainless Steel, Built 2017. MEGTEC. Rated for 1000 kg/hr of 20% food-grade ethanol to 90% ethanol concentration, or alternatively 500 kg/hr of 45% ethanol to 90% ethanol. The stainless steel column weighs 15.5 tons (34,100 lbs) and stands at a height of 31 10", with a recommended clearance height of 34 for installation and service. The base footprint of the column measures 12.5 x 12, though a 20 x 20 area is recommended to accommodate piping, access, and operational clearances. Utility requirements include 575V, 3-phase and 120V, 3-phase electrical connections. The system requires 1100 lb/hr of steam at 100 PSIG, along with chilled water supplied at 349 L/min at 5C. Instrumentation is supported by 20 SCFM of compressed air at 100 PSIG. Drainage access is required for proper installation and operation. The system has been fully preserved in unused condition since fabrication and is suited for food-grade ethanol recovery and industrial distillation applications. Built in 2017, never used due to project cancellation.
Used Equipment Facts About This Machine
Manufacturer Information
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Manufacturer: Babcock & Wilcox / MEGTEC
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Type: Continuous Ethanol Distillation System
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Year Built: 2017
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Condition: Unused – fully preserved since fabrication (never installed, project cancellation)
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Construction: Stainless Steel
Description
This unused Babcock & Wilcox MEGTEC Ethanol Distillation System is a stainless steel, continuous operation distillation unit rated for up to 1000 kg/hr of 20% food-grade ethanol feed (yielding 90% ethanol), or alternatively 500 kg/hr of 45% ethanol feed.
Designed for industrial and food-grade ethanol recovery, the system combines robust mechanical design, precise process control, and high thermal efficiency, offering scalable distillation performance for ethanol concentration, recovery, and dehydration processes.
The stainless steel distillation column stands 31’ 10½” high, weighs 15.5 tons (34,100 lbs), and includes an engineered support base with a 12.5’ x 12’ footprint (recommend 20’ x 20’ operational space).
Utilities include 575V, 3-phase and 120V, 3-phase electrical service, 1100 lb/hr of steam at 100 PSIG, chilled water at 349 L/min (5°C), and 20 SCFM compressed air for instrumentation. Drainage access is required for proper installation and maintenance.
Never used since construction, this system offers a near-new distillation unit suitable for ethanol production, recovery, and solvent processing in food, chemical, and biofuel industries.
Specifications
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Manufacturer: Babcock & Wilcox / MEGTEC
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Type: Continuous Ethanol Distillation System
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Capacity:
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Construction: Stainless Steel
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Column Weight: 15.5 tons (34,100 lbs)
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Column Height: 31’ 10½”
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Recommended Clearance Height: 34’
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Base Footprint: 12.5’ x 12’
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Recommended Installation Space: 20’ x 20’
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Utilities Required:
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Electrical: 575V 3-phase and 120V 3-phase
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Steam: 1100 lb/hr @ 100 PSIG
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Chilled Water: 349 L/min @ 5°C
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Air: 20 SCFM @ 100 PSIG
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Drain access required
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Condition: Unused, fully preserved
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Year Built: 2017
Applications
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Food-grade ethanol production
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Industrial ethanol concentration and recovery
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Biofuel and renewable energy distillation
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Solvent recovery systems
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Beverage-grade and fermentation alcohol purification
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Chemical process and solvent dehydration
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Pharmaceutical-grade ethanol purification
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Distillation pilot or production-scale system
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Essential oil and botanical alcohol recovery
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Research and specialty chemical distillation
What Might This Be Used For?
This Babcock & Wilcox MEGTEC Ethanol Distillation System is designed for industrial-scale separation and purification of ethanol and solvent mixtures. Ideal for ethanol producers, food processors, biofuel plants, and chemical recovery facilities, it enables continuous operation at high throughput, ensuring 90% ethanol purity from variable feedstock concentrations.
Because it is unused and fully preserved, it provides an excellent opportunity for turnkey installation or integration into existing distillation or solvent recovery operations — with the quality of new equipment at a reduced cost.
