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    Plate Evaporators

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    Plate evaporators concentrate liquids by pumping them between thin heated plates, generating a high-velocity vapor that provides efficient heat transfer. They are suitable for applications that require up to 27,000 kg/h water removal, future expansion capability, limited headspace, and particles under 600 microns. Plate evaporators come in various models like rising/falling film, falling film, Paravap, and Paraflash evaporators, which are used to concentrate liquids like fruit juices, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals at capacities from 50-27,000 kg/h while protecting heat-sensitive products.

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    Plate Evaporators

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    Plate evaporators concentrate liquids by pumping them between thin heated plates, generating a high-velocity vapor that provides efficient heat transfer. They are suitable for applications that require up to 27,000 kg/h water removal, future expansion capability, limited headspace, and particles under 600 microns. Plate evaporators come in various models like rising/falling film, falling film, Paravap, and Paraflash evaporators, which are used to concentrate liquids like fruit juices, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals at capacities from 50-27,000 kg/h while protecting heat-sensitive products.

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    Plate evaporators concentrate liquids by pumping them between thin heated plates, generating a high-velocity vapor that provides efficient heat transfer. They are suitable for applications that require up to 27,000 kg/h water removal, future expansion capability, limited headspace, and particles under 600 microns. Plate evaporators come in various models like rising/falling film, falling film, Paravap, and Paraflash evaporators, which are used to concentrate liquids like fruit juices, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals at capacities from 50-27,000 kg/h while protecting heat-sensitive products.

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    Plate Evaporators

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    Roger Andres Ordoñez
    Plate evaporators concentrate liquids by pumping them between thin heated plates, generating a high-velocity vapor that provides efficient heat transfer. They are suitable for applications that require up to 27,000 kg/h water removal, future expansion capability, limited headspace, and particles under 600 microns. Plate evaporators come in various models like rising/falling film, falling film, Paravap, and Paraflash evaporators, which are used to concentrate liquids like fruit juices, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals at capacities from 50-27,000 kg/h while protecting heat-sensitive products.

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    Plate Evaporators

    During the plate evaporation process, liquid is pumped between thin plates with the
    heating medium on the mating surfaces. The product is then evaporated with the vapor
    generated forming a high velocity core. This expansion in volume causes a high-
    velocity, thin film on the heat exchange surface providing efficient heat transfer.

    Plate evaporators should be considered for applications that have:

     Capacities up to 27,000 kg/h water removal


     A need for future expansion
     Limited head space
     A particle size smaller than 600 Micron.
    Product Range
    Rising/falling film plate evaporators
    The original plate type evaporator, the Rising/Falling Plate system is a flexible, multi-
    duty unit engineered to handle medium size production runs of heat sensitive products.
    Most are used by fruit juice and other food processors where low residence time and
    104°F to 203°F ( 40°C to 95°C) operating range temperatures are essential for the
    production of quality concentrate. In increasing numbers, many are being used in
    pharmaceutical and chemical plants for antibiotics and inorganic acids. To permit
    relatively high concentration ratios to be carried out in a non-recirculatory, single pass
    flow, these evaporators may be designed as multi-effect and/or multi-stage systems.
    Water removal capacities range from 500 to 15,000 kg/hour. For much smaller
    production or pilot plant runs ranging from 50 to 700 kg/hour a "Junior" plate evaporator
    is offered. This packaged system can be provided as a single effect unit requiring only
    3.5 m² of floor space or with multiple effects for larger operations.

    Falling film plate evaporator


    Combining all the advantages of the original Rising/Falling Film Plate Evaporator with
    the added benefits of even shorter product residence time and larger capacities, the
    APV Falling Film Plate Evaporator is widely used by many processors. With its larger
    vapor ports, evaporation capacities typically are up to 20 to 27,000 kg/hour of water
    removal. Furthermore, residence time is about 25% shorter, providing even greater
    assurance of protection against thermal degradation.

    Paravap
    The APV Paravap is specially designed to process high solids concentrates or those
    having non-Newtonian viscosity characteristics. Operating advantages include low rates
    of fouling and minimal product residence time to protect against thermal degradation.
    Unlike wiped film evaporators, this unit has no moving parts, reducing both capital and
    operating costs. Under normal operation, feed liquor and the heating medium are
    directed to alternate passages formed by the positioning of heat transfer plates within
    the evaporator. As the feed contacts plates heated by steam or hot water, boiling
    occurs. Small plate gaps and corrugated plate patterns create high vapor velocities and
    turbulence which result in a very high rate of heat transfer. The liquor is vaporized, and
    the concentrated product and vapor are discharged to the separator.

    Paraflash
    For products which tend to crystallize during concentration or those that contain a high
    percentage of suspended solids, SPX offers the APV Paraflash. This compact unit
    combines a plate heat exchanger, an external separator, and a vacuum system. It is
    designed to operate as a forced circulation, suppressed boiling evaporator. By using
    liquid static head above the heat exchanger or a special orifice piece in the discharge
    line, vaporization is arrested until the product liquor flashes into the separator. Any
    crystallization then occurs and a suspended slurry results. High liquid velocity flow
    combined with induced turbulence deters scaling on heat transfer surfaces, and
    promotes longer production runs.
    Features/Benefits:

     Improved product quality. The short heat contact period resulting from single
    pass operation and low liquid holdup eliminates product deterioration even when
    highly heat sensitive liquids are involved. The resulting concentrate is of the
    highest quality possible.
     Higher product concentration. The variety of plate evaporators available from
    SPX allows custom concentrates to be produced. Ninety seven percent total
    solids or better are possible depending on feed material characteristics.
     Low liquid holdup. Very little product is actually in the plate evaporator at any
    time. This permits rapid start-up and shutdown with minimal waste. Small
    quantities of product may be processed economically.
     Easily cleaned. All stainless steel surfaces within the plate packs are fully
    accessible for easy cleaning. Normal CIP is done with low consumption of
    cleaning chemicals due to the low liquid holdup.
     Flexible capacity. By simply adding or removing plate units, varying evaporation
    rates may be achieved. Large expansions are possible with additional frames
    and plate units.
     Low installation costs. Due to the compact size and low weight, no cranes or
    special foundations are required for installation. Typically, an existing building on
    site is suitable and installation time is minimal.

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