Continuous evaporator for dairy products

Enhance your production efficiency with a fully automatic evaporator designed to minimize energy use while ensuring the highest quality condensate, making it ideal for continuous processing of various liquid products.

Evaporates and Recovers Condensate Efficiently

The Tetra Pak® Evaporator Falling Film MVR is a cutting-edge system designed for energy-efficient evaporation in the dairy and beverage industries. Notable for its cyclone-type separators, this equipment ensures optimal flow patterns to minimize build-up and bacterial risk, supporting continuous 20-hour operation cycles. Tailored to process a range of liquids, from condensed milk to whey protein powder, it efficiently removes water while maintaining high-quality condensate. Capable of handling up to 100 tonnes per hour depending on product type, it integrates seamlessly with existing lines and reduces energy usage through its use of MVR technology. Its smart design minimizes floor space, and options for steamless operation enhance sustainability. With robust construction and low total cost of ownership, this evaporator is engineered for reliable, uninterrupted performance and precise engineering support for customization.

Benefits

  • Minimizes energy costs with reduced steam and electricity usage.
  • Extends production runs to 20 hours without bacterial growth.
  • Reduces floor space requirements with compact, smart design.
  • Ensures superior product quality with high-grade condensate recovery.
  • Facilitates seamless integration with versatile processing capabilities for diverse liquid products.

General


Applications
Nectar,Still drinks,Cheese,Whey powder,Plant-based products,Milk powder,Plant-based powder,Ice cream,Infant formula powder,Juice,Dairy products
End products
Skim milk powder,Baby formula,Orange juice,Apple nectar,Iced tea,Almond milk,Vanilla ice cream,Condensed milk,Cheddar cheese,Soy protein powder,Whey protein powder
Steps before
Pasteurization,Homogenization,Preheating
Steps after
Spray Drying,Condensation,CIP (Cleaning In Place)
Input ingredients
dairy products,milk,cream,flavored milk,value-add milk,condensed milk,yoghurt,fermented dairy
Output ingredients
condensate,evaporated dairy,milk powder,concentrated dairy products
Market info
Tetra Pak is renowned for providing innovative packaging solutions, specializing in carton packaging for the food and beverage industry. It is esteemed for high-quality, sustainable, and efficient processing and packaging equipment on a global scale.

Technical Specifications


Automation
Fully automatic and continuous
Capacity
1-100 tonnes per hour
Energy Efficiency
Low energy due to reduced steam and electricity consumption
Production Run Time
20-hour production without bacterial growth
Floor Space Requirement
Minimal due to smart design
Condensate Quality
Highest quality thanks to cyclone-type separators
Preheat Temperature
100°-125°C
Steamless Operation
All-electric using MVR fan technology
Cleaning System
Effective cleaning-in-place cycles

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Falling film evaporation
Integrated steps
Continuous evaporation
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
CIP/SIP
CIP capable
Automation level
Fully automatic
Energy efficiency
Low energy cost due to reduced steam and electricity consumption
Production without bacterial growth
20 hours for most dairy products
Floor space requirements
Minimal

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Footprint
Small factory footprint due to compact design
Component arrangement
Close proximity placement of components

Custom Options


High heat system
Additional indirect and/or direct heaters
Additional evaporator system
24/7 spray dryer feeding
Steamless evaporator system
All-electric operation