Forced circulation fruit juice concentrator

Optimize your fruit juice production with advanced forced circulation technology that maintains natural organoleptic qualities while achieving high concentration levels, even with high viscosity juices.

Concentrates and Evaporates Fruit Juices Efficiently

The TFF ZEUS Evaporators by Tropical Food Machinery are designed for food and beverage producers seeking efficient fruit juice concentration. Utilizing a vacuum and forced circulation system, these evaporators maintain natural juice qualities by operating at low temperatures. Suitable for various applications, including jams and concentrated juices, they handle products with viscosities ranging from liquid to slurry. Capable of evaporating from 500 to 50,000 liters per hour, the TFF ZEUS Evaporators are adaptable to different processing line capacities, facilitated by double, triple, or quadruple effect operations. Integration into existing production lines is seamless, enhancing capabilities with minimal energy consumption—the evaporated steam from each stage powers subsequent processes, optimizing energy use. Constructed from durable materials to withstand continuous operation, these evaporators offer customizable configurations to meet specific production needs.

Benefits

  • Maintains natural organoleptic qualities through low-temperature operation.
  • Enhances production flexibility with capacity ranges from 500 to 50,000 liters per hour.
  • Reduces energy usage by recycling steam across multiple evaporation stages.
  • Easily integrates into existing lines, expanding production capabilities.
  • Customizable to meet specific line requirements and processing demands.

General


Applications
Concentrated juice,Jam,Fruit in pieces,Fruit beverage,Fruit purée,Tomato sauce,Fruit juice
End products
Citrus beverage,Apple juice,Mango puree,Passion fruit chunks,Peach juice concentrate,Tomato puree,Pineapple jam
Steps before
Extraction,Initial Purification
Steps after
Sterilization,Aseptic filling,Blending,Packaging
Input ingredients
tropical fruit juice,pineapple juice,mango juice,passion fruit juice,mild climate fruit juice,apple juice,peach juice,citrus juice
Output ingredients
concentrated juice,fruit concentrate,high pulp content juice
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


Type
Vacuum and Forced Circulation Evaporators
Pulp Content Handling
High pulp content
Concentration Capacity
500 l/h to 50,000 l/h of evaporated water
Stage 1 Temperature (Double Effect)
70 ± 2 °C
Stage 2 Temperature (Double Effect)
50 ± 2 °C
Stage 1 Temperature (Triple Effect)
76 ± 2 °C
Stage 2 Temperature (Triple Effect)
62 ± 2 °C
Stage 3 Temperature (Triple Effect)
48 ± 2 °C
Stage 1 Temperature (Quadruple Effect)
78 ± 2 °C
Stage 2 Temperature (Quadruple Effect)
70 ± 2 °C
Stage 3 Temperature (Quadruple Effect)
60 ± 2 °C
Stage 4 Temperature (Quadruple Effect)
48 ± 2 °C
Sugar Concentration
20 – 70° Brix
Evaporation Effects
Double,Triple,Quadruple
Energy Efficiency
Reduced steam consumption

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Vacuum and forced circulation
Integrated steps
Evaporation with multiple effects
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP Not specified
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Energy efficiency
Reduced steam consumption
Pulp handling
High pulp content capability

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Variable,depending on operational capacity
Tank shape
Cylindrical
Feed method
Forced circulation
Discharge method
Integrated system for process line compatibility
Size of evaporation effects
Double,triple,or quadruple

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC / HMI
Integration possibilities
Compatible with existing process lines
Evaporation effects
Double,Triple,or Quadruple Effect
Size adjustments
Different dimensions available based on capacity