Advanced Novel Separations

Report Highlights

• The present U.S. market for all of the advanced novel separation techniques covered in this report is believed to be about $1,026 million in 2000. It is estimated that the market for these products is growing at about 23.4% per year and that this market will reach $2,939 million in 2005.
• Electrically driven separation systems have been around for decades. Some, such as fuel cells, are fairly advanced, even though research and development work continues. It is estimated the U.S. market for all electrically driven novel separations is $633 million in 2000 and is growing at 28.4% per year. As a result, sales levels should reach $2,205 million in 2005.
• Rotating and small moving membrane systems are a mature market that has been in existence for many years. These products are believed to represent a $332 million market in 2000. It is estimated that the market for these products is growing at about 13% per year and that it will reach $612 million in 2005.

INTRODUCTION

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The market for separations is quite large. Any industry using pure water or chemicals represents a potential market, along with those industries that produce waste materials or industries that purify and/or concentrate liquids and gases. Market opportunities are expanding due to improved technology and energy savings. Increased enforcement of waste cleanup legislation also provides an opportunity for the separations industry. This report serves as an in introduction to state-of-the-art separations techniques. A process description is provided for each technique, along with background, applications, and patent information when available.

REASONS FOR PUBLISHING THE REPORT

The field of separation science continues to grow and evolve. Researchers in university and industrial laboratories continue to explore, develop, and improve processes and technologies. This report examines novel techniques for separations and analyzes the markets for these techniques. A few of the processes described in this report are already available commercially and have become well known. Others are still in the research phase and are somewhat obscure.

CONTRIBUTION OF THE REPORT AND FOR WHOM

Advanced Novel Separations provides in-depth information and state-of-the-art technological evaluations for decision making by those involved in, or considering becoming involved in, the supply of separations systems to the various industries in which such equipment and systems are used. The study can assist clients in strategic planning, acquisition analysis, technology analysis, commercial development of new products, and analysis of competitors' strategies, strengths, weaknesses, pricing, market share, and profitability.

SCOPE AND FORMAT OF THE REPORT

This report analyzes the products, applications, technology, international aspects, industry structure, and profiles of key companies/organizations involved in the supply of advanced novel separations systems.

The this report is formatted to present, in an organized manner, all values, projections, and forecasts in terms of constant dollars, unless otherwise noted. The origin of all numbers and projections are substantiated or noted.

METHODOLOGY

The background research for this report consisted of a thorough analysis of trade, government, and company literature, and the information contained in BCC’s vast database. An extensive series of personal and telephone interviews with key executives and officials in the industry, trade associations, and government followed the background work. The expert and reasoned comments of these people, combined with BCC experience and analysis, provided the basis for the content of this report. The major sources of information are noted throughout the report. The numbers in the tables that follow, which reflect forecasts for individual markets, are based on a consensus of information provided by multiple industry sources, followed by reasoned and expert BCC analysis.

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BCC CREDENTIALS

The author of this report has worked on many assignments dealing with the supply of technologically advanced materials to industry, and has analytical familiarity with many of the important issues influencing advanced novel separations systems.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained herein is intended to be as reliable as possible and of a professional nature. The author and BCC, Inc. assume no liability for the information within this report, for its use, or for any loss or damage as a result of reliance on any materials or information developed herein. This is not a legal or accounting document, and much of the information is of a speculative nature.