About Sample Test2023/08/18

1) Model Selection

Firstly, please provide us with the following three items of information. Then we will provide you a standard price quotation for the equipment.

1) Type of solvent used.
2) Amount of waste solvent generated per month (kg/day). Units in liters is also acceptable.
3) Operating hours per day (hrs/day)

Point

For general solvents, recovery benefits can often be obtained if the discharge volume is 500 kg/month or more. However, if the unit price of the solvent is high, there is a positive return on investment even if the volume is small. 

As a guideline for selecting a model, if the amount is less than 2 ton/month, select the Compact Solvent Recovery Equipment CA-100 Series 
For more than 2 ton/month, up to several tens of tons/month, select the Vacuum Distillation Continuous Recovery Equipment CA-800 Series

2) Sample Test

Next, we will conduct a sample test to determine if the customer’s waste solvent is recyclable or reusable. The required sample quantities to be prepared by the customer are as follows:

Test Equipment	CA-101	CA-103V	CA-801
Target Solvent	Boiling point: below 150℃	Boiling point: 150℃ or higher	Boiling point: up to 220℃
Distillation Method	Atmospheric Distillation	Vacuum Distillation	Continuous Vacuum Distillation
Required Amount	Waste liquid x 1 Can (about 15L)	Waste liquid x 1 Can (about 15L) New liquid x 1 Can (about 10L)	Waste liquid x 1 drum (about 180L)  1 empty drum for recovered liquid New liquid x 1 Can (about 15L)
Witness Test	Yes	Yes	Yes
Remote Test	Yes	Yes	Yes
3D Actual Machine	Test Machine 3D	Test Machine 3D	Test Machine 3D

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Hazardous material are not handled nor shipped by Sagawa Express, Yamato Transport, and Seino Transportation. Collection is possible through Niigata Transportation or JP Logistics. If your plant does not have a relationship with a shipping company, liquids can be collected by KOBEX, prepaid. Please feel free to contact us.  

3) Report on test results and calculation of cost-effectiveness

After the test, we will submit the distillation data. Since the recovery rate will be identified, we will also calculate the benefits, if necessary. Please share the information on unit consumption.

Distillation data

・CA-100 Series Cost Effectiveness

・CA-800 Series Feasibility Study

Point

Recovered solvents are evaluated for reusability on two axis

Quantitative evaluation: Solvent purity is measured by chromatography analysis (fees apply)
Qualitative evaluation: We will return the recycled solvent to the customer. Customers are requested to use the solvent in the cleaning process, etc., and evaluate if there is any difference in solubility, odor, color, etc., compared to new solvent.

If we determine that the recycled solvent can be reused and is cost-effective, we will discuss detailed equipment specifications for the customer’s facility and safety measures to be taken. We will submit a final estimate and specifications for the installation site.