Glycerin Purification

LCI pioneered both the development of Thin-film Drying and its application to the purification of glycerin. LCI (Luwa) thin-film drying technology has been used successfully to distill glycerin from all manner of salts and MONG for over 40 years worldwide. LCI Glycerin Dryers and systems provide the following benefits:

  • More than 100 man-years experience in glycerin purification
  • Biodiesel and other crudes readily processed
  • Spare parts and other support service available 24/7
  • Operating plants with capacities to 17,000+ metric tons per year glycerin
  • USP Glycerin (after carbon bleaching) can be produced from most crudes
  • Powder or slurry concentrate possible
  • Experience with dehydration prior to glycerin evaporation
  • Scope of supply: Glycerin Dryer only to a complete dryer system with cooling, vacuum system, and controls
  • Skid mounting available


LCI Corporation (formerly Luwa) • PO Box 16348, Charlotte NC 28297 USA • Ph. 704-394-8341 • Fax 704-392-8507
Email: info@lcicorp.com