Falling film concentrators for low viscosity fruit juices

Achieve high concentration levels in fruit and dairy products while preserving natural qualities and reducing energy costs, thanks to advanced modular design and efficient heat exchange processes.

Concentrates and Purifies Liquid Products Efficiently

The TFF ARES Falling Film Evaporator by Tropical Food Machinery offers an innovative solution for juice and dairy product concentration. Utilizing a vacuum-assisted falling film process, this evaporator excels in preserving delicate organoleptic qualities by operating under reduced temperatures, ideal for products like grape and orange juice concentrates, coconut water, and sweetened condensed milk. With a throughput of 10,000 to 50,000 liters per hour, it efficiently maximizes yield while minimizing energy consumption through a steam recompression system. Its modular design ensures seamless integration into existing production lines, and the system’s multiple-effect stages (up to six) allow for precise temperature control, enhancing concentration accuracy. Constructed with durable materials suitable for food-grade applications, the TFF ARES is designed for easy cleaning and maintenance, offering options for fully automated operation and monitoring for minimal downtime and increased productivity.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality by preserving natural flavors and nutrients with careful temperature control.
  • Minimizes energy costs through efficient steam recompression and recovery systems.
  • Expands production capabilities with flexible integration into existing lines and modular scalability.
  • Decreases maintenance time with streamlined design and easy cleaning features.
  • Increases production efficiency with continuous operation and high-capacity processing.

General


Applications
Concentrated juice,Jam,Fruit purée,Fruit in pieces or chunks,Fruit beverages,Fruit juices,Tomato sauce,Dairy products
End products
Sweetened condensed milk,Grape juice concentrate,Strawberry jam,Coconut water concentrate,Mixed berry beverage,Evaporated milk,Pineapple juice concentrate,Orchard fruit chunks in syrup,Tomato paste,Orange juice concentrate,Citrus fruit medley juice,Mango purée
Steps before
Extraction,Juice Preparation,Filtration
Steps after
Sterilization,Pasteurization,Aseptic Filling,Packaging
Input ingredients
grape juice,orange juice,coconut water,pineapple juice,dairy products
Output ingredients
concentrated juice,high pulp content juice,fruit concentrate,dairy concentrate
Market info
Tropical Food Machinery is known for manufacturing engineered-to-order (ETO) industrial equipment, specializing in fruit and vegetable processing machinery. They are reputed for innovation, quality, and global service in the food processing industry.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
10,000 l/h up to 50,000 l/h of evaporated water
Concentration
20 – 70 °Brix
Maximum Working Temperature
1° Stage 70 ± 2 °C,2° Stage 50 ± 2 °C (Double Effect)
Maximum Working Temperature
1° Stage 76 ± 2 °C,2° Stage 62 ± 2 °C,3° Stage 48 ± 2 °C (Triple Effect)
Maximum Working Temperature
1° Stage 78 ± 2 °C,2° Stage 70 ± 2 °C,3° Stage 60 ± 2 °C,4° Stage 48 ± 2 °C (Quadruple Effect)
Evaporation Effects
3 to 6 effects
Installation
Modular,quick installation
Energy Efficiency
Steam re-compression and recovery system
Pulp Content
High pulp content without losing organoleptic qualities

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Falling film evaporation
Integrated steps
Modular installation
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
CIP/SIP
Available
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Automation level
PLC
Energy efficiency
Steam re-compression and recovery system

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Viscosity
Low viscosity

Physical Characteristics


Evaporator size
Depends on required work capacity
Evaporation effects
3 to 6 effects
Modular system
Yes
Steam re-compression system
Available
Installation type
Quick installation

Custom Options


Integration possibilities
Integrates with pre-existing lines
Installation flexibility
Modular system for quick installation
Evaporator size
Adjustable depending on line capacity
Number of effects
3 to 6 effects
Energy reduction features
Steam re-compression and recovery system
Evaporation capacity
10,000 l/h to 50,000 l/h