Multi-flash evaporators for alumina industry

Experience efficient thermal separation with enhanced heat recovery, ideal for industries requiring large throughput handling and minimal scaling during liquid concentration and evaporation processes.

Processes Liquids for Efficient Heat Recovery and Concentration

The Multi-Flash Evaporators by GEA are engineered to streamline heat recovery and concentration processes across a variety of sectors, including alumina, chemical, and food industries. These systems leverage a multi-stage flash evaporation process, ensuring efficient handling of liquids with a low concentration factor. Operating continuously under gravity-fed conditions, they reduce scaling through non-heat exchanger evaporation, thus minimizing maintenance demands.

Strategically designed with shell-and-tube heat exchangers, these evaporators excel in reducing energy needs by maximizing heat recovery across multiple stages, with a capability comparable to a 13-stage system. Ideal for applications ranging from alumina hydrate production to concentrated fruit juices and caustic soda, they support large-scale operations with limited power consumption.

The evaporators are frequently used where low boiling point elevation is crucial, yielding significant cost savings. Constructed with robust materials, they maintain medium heat transfer coefficients, suitable for diverse operational conditions. Their design facilitates minimal cleaning interruptions, with an easy bypass for maintenance, enhancing overall operational efficiency. Customization options are available to align with specific industrial needs.

Benefits

  • Enhances operational efficiency by maximizing heat recovery, reducing energy consumption.
  • Cuts maintenance time with easy stage bypass for uninterrupted cleaning operations.
  • Supports large-scale processing with minimal power requirements due to gravity-fed design.
  • Adapts to various industry needs, from chemical to food, ensuring versatile application potentials.
  • Decreases operational costs by leveraging low boiling point elevation for efficient concentration.

General


Applications
Chemicals,Beverages,Food,Gas,Energy,Oil,Environment,Alumina,Dairy,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Concentrated fruit juices,Wastewater sludge,Bioethanol,Concentrated protein solutions,Milk powder,Distilled water,Specialized chemicals,Alumina hydrate,Caustic soda,Heavy water for nuclear reactors
Steps before
Pre-heating,Heat recovery,Feed preparation
Steps after
Cooling,Concentration adjustment,Heat recovery utilization
Input ingredients
liquid to be concentrated,live steam,feed liquid
Output ingredients
concentrated liquid,vapor,cooled down liquid
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Heat Recovery
Multiple effect pre-heater systems
Stages
Up to 13 stages
Heat Exchanger Type
Shell-and-tube
Power Consumption
Limited
Turn-down Ratio
Short (no recirculation)
Floor Space Requirement
Larger
Heat Transfer Coefficient
Medium compared to falling film
Boiling Point Elevation
Low
Throughputs
Large
Cleaning Method
Easy bypass of flash stage
Bypass Capability
Yes (for cleaning)
Pumps
Few required
Working Principle
Flash evaporation with pressure gradient
Heating Options
Live steam and waste heat
Cooling Method
Vapor cooling of liquid

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Multi-stage flash evaporation
Integration steps
Pre-heater systems for heat recovery
CIP/SIP
Easy bypass of flash stage for cleaning
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Heat recovery
Maximized through multiple stages
Energy source
Live steam and waste heat
Power consumption
Limited due to gravity transfer
Scaling potential
Minimal
Automation level
Manual / Automated for stages
Space requirements
Larger floor space
Maintenance
Easy
Turn-down ratio
Short
Number of stages
High

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
High
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel compatible
Cleanability
CIP / Manual
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Footprint
Larger floor space
Heat exchanger type
Shell-and-tube
Gravity transfer method
Between stages
Flash stages
High number of stages possible
Turn-down ratio
Short (no recirculation)
Bypass capability
Easy bypass of a flash stage

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC/Manual
Heating source
Live steam/Waste heat
Number of stages
Customizable