Industry • Pharmaceutical

Sustainable Emission Control for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Q: Can scrubbers be integrated into cleanrooms?

Yes — minimal footprint, correct pressure hierarchy and HVAC/BMS integration. Documentation is audit-ready (URS, FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ as required).

Pharmaceutical manufacturing must protect product integrity, workers and the environment. Processes can release solvent vapours (VOCs), fumes from cleaning agents and fine powders. Ravebo designs and builds tailored wet scrubber systems to reliably reduce these emissions — efficient, safe and fully compliant with strict pharma standards.

Book a consultation Explore solutions

Why emission control matters in pharma

Without effective abatement, product quality, worker safety and regulatory compliance are at risk. The right solution safeguards cleanroom requirements and keeps production reliable.

Product quality & purity
Prevent cross-contamination from vapours and dust.
Worker protection
Limit exposure to solvents and active ingredients.
Regulatory compliance
Meet EU emission limits and GMP documentation needs.
Operational continuity
Stable, predictable operation with low life-cycle cost.

Key challenges in pharmaceuticals

From solvent vapours to potent powders, pharma off-gas needs robust abatement without disturbing sensitive HVAC regimes.

Top challenges

VOCs from solvents
Ethanol, IPA, acetone and others during mixing, drying and coating.
Fine dust & potent powders
Containment and proper droplet/particle separation are essential.
Cleanroom integration
No disturbance of pressure hierarchy or cleanliness classes.
Validation & documentation
GMP expectations for URS, FAT/SAT and change control.

Ravebo solutions for the pharmaceutical industry

We configure wet scrubbers per application—matching chemistry, hydraulics, hygiene and controls for predictable, compliant performance.

Tailored absorption

Packed-bed configurations for solvent vapours and acidic/basic gases with the right scrubbing liquor and residence time.

Mist elimination & polishing

High-efficiency droplet separators and optional polishing (e.g. carbon) to minimise residual odour/VOCs.

Hygienic materials

PP, PVC-C, FRP or stainless (304/316L) selected for chemical compatibility, cleanability and GMP environments.

Integration & control

Interfaces with HVAC/BMS, inline monitoring (pH/ORP/conductivity), redundancy and documentation for validation.

View project matrix

Compact scrubber integrated with pharma line

Case Study

VOC reduction at API manufacturer

During solvent handling and drying, off-gas caused exceedances at the stack. Ravebo delivered a compact, cleanroom-friendly scrubber with packed-bed absorption, mist elimination and carbon polishing — fully integrated with the site’s BMS.

>95% VOC reduction at stack
Full compliance with site emission limits and GMP documentation
Minimal footprint and quiet operation for sensitive areas

Why partner with Ravebo

Deep process know-how, Dutch engineering and in-house manufacturing — from concept and design to installation and aftercare.

40+ years of wet scrubber expertise
In-house engineering & production in the Netherlands
Proven performance across pharma applications

Ravebo engineering & manufacturing for pharma

Discuss your challenge with our scrubber specialist

Get targeted advice for VOC reduction, cleanroom integration and compliant operation on your site.

Pharma FAQ

What emissions occur most often in pharma?

Predominantly VOCs from solvents (ethanol, IPA, acetone) plus fumes from cleaning agents and occasional acid/base gases.

Can scrubbers be integrated into cleanrooms?

Yes — we design for minimal footprint, correct pressure hierarchy and seamless HVAC/BMS integration. Documentation is audit-ready (URS, FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ as required).

What reduction efficiency is typical?

Application-dependent; >95% VOC reduction is common with the right packed-bed chemistry, mist elimination and optional polishing.