Climbing film plate evaporator for food industry
In food processing, efficient concentration of heat-sensitive and low- to medium-viscosity products is crucial. Traditional methods take up significant space and often require substantial maintenance. Minimizing retention time to enhance product quality is a key challenge faced by many industries.
Efficiently concentrate food products
The AlfaVap Inline by Alfa Laval is a climbing film plate evaporator designed to efficiently concentrate low- to medium-viscosity and low- to medium-fouling products. This multi-effect system is purpose-built on a modular process skid, making it ultra-compact and energy-efficient, reducing capital and operational costs. Unlike comparable systems, it takes up less floor space and requires less fuel to transport, thanks to its lightweight and lower height design. It minimizes product exposure to heat by up to five times compared to traditional falling film evaporators, resulting in higher product quality. Typical applications include fruit juices, sugar and sweeteners, herbal extracts, and protein hydrolysates.
Benefits
- Reduced floor space requirements
- Lower product retention time
- High product quality due to minimized heat exposure
- Lower installation costs
- Energy-efficient operation