Plate flash evaporator for high-viscosity and high-fouling fluids
Efficiently concentrate challenging high-viscosity and shear-thinning liquids while minimizing fouling and disposal costs with this compact, self-cleaning evaporator.
Concentrates and Separates High-Viscosity Fluids
The AlfaFlash Plate Flash Evaporator from Alfa Laval is engineered to efficiently concentrate and separate high-viscosity, shear-thinning fluids with minimal fouling. This forced circulation evaporator utilizes a unique plate design to create a self-cleaning, highly turbulent flow, reducing downtime and maintenance needs. It excels in applications such as wastewater treatment, food and beverage processing, and industrial fermentation, producing end-products like protein concentrates and olive mill effluent. Capable of handling a wide range of viscosities, the AlfaFlash system provides reliable performance with reduced energy consumption, thanks to its ability to operate under vacuum and integrate with mechanical or thermal vapor recompression. Constructed from corrosion-resistant materials, it supports sustainable operations by facilitating medium to zero-liquid discharge processes. Fully automated with PLC control, this evaporator offers seamless integration into existing production lines and compatibility with various upstream and downstream processes, ensuring continuous, high-speed operation. Alfa Laval also offers comprehensive engineering support and customization options to adapt the system to specific operational requirements.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency with continuous operation and minimal downtime.
- Decreases operational costs through reduced energy usage and maintenance needs.
- Facilitates zero liquid discharge, supporting sustainability and compliance goals.
- Provides flexibility in processing a variety of high-viscosity and shear-thinning fluids.
- Integrates easily into existing systems, minimizing installation complexity and time.
- Applications
- Food,Proteins,Olive oil production,Vegetable purees,Fruit purees,Beverage,Plant-based protein,Starch,Effluent,Industrial fermentation,Life science,Sweeteners,Wastewater
- End products
- Fruit juice concentrates,Sweetened beverages,Plant-based protein isolates,Vegetable stock,Pot ale,Olive mill effluent,Protein concentrates,Distillery waste products,Wine reduction,Corn syrup,Biodegradable cake,Vegetable purée concentrates
- Steps before
- Filtration,Preheating,Recirculation,Initial Concentration
- Steps after
- Cooling,Storage,Packaging,Transport
- Input ingredients
- high-viscosity fluids,high-fouling fluids,shear-thinning fluids,process liquids with suspended solids,supersaturated salt solution,olive mill effluent,non-Newtonian fluids,stillage,corn steep liquor,protein solutions,fruit and vegetable purées,high viscosity liquids with fibres and solids,effluent
- Output ingredients
- concentrated liquid,clear water,biodegradable cake,Pot Ale
- Market info
- Alfa Laval is renowned for its expertise in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling technologies, providing innovative, energy-efficient engineered-to-order solutions for various industries including food, marine, and energy.
- Circulation Type
- Forced circulation
- Self-cleaning
- Yes
- Footprint
- Compact,space-saving
- Turndown capabilities
- Excellent
- Viscosity Handling
- High-viscosity liquids
- Operating Environment
- Medium to zero liquid discharge
- Height and Weight
- Reduced compared to shell-and-tubes
- Heat Source Options
- Mechanical compression,thermal compression
- Steam Consumption
- Reduced with Multi-effect,TVR,MVR
- Evaporation Application
- High-fouling,shear-thinning fluids
- Recirculation
- Vessel to plate flash evaporator
- Boiling Process
- Boils under pressure,flashes in separator
- Shear Rate
- Higher shear rate reduces fouling
- Feed Composition Adjustment
- Automatic
- Evaporation Capacity
- Effective with integrated systems
- Cleaning Method
- Self-cleaning,flushing at intervals
- Control System
- PLC-controlled
- Working Mechanism
- Forced Circulation Flash Evaporation
- Flow Type
- Inline Continuous
- Self-Cleaning Effect
- Higher Shear Rate and Turbulence
- CIP/SIP
- Clean in Place (CIP)
- Changeover Time
- Minimal
- Energy Efficiency
- High Efficiency due to Multi-Effect Design and Recompression
- Automation Level
- PLC-Controlled
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Biological compatibility
- N/A
- Cleanability
- Self-cleaning
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- High
- Liquid discharge requirement
- Medium to zero liquid discharge
- Footprint
- Compact,space-saving
- Weight
- Reduced compared to shell-and-tube systems
- Height
- Reduced height compared to traditional systems
- Discharge method
- Forced circulation
- Control panel type
- Local programmable logic controller (PLC)
- Control panel type
- Local programmable logic controller (PLC)
- Compact footprint
- Space-saving design
- Integration possibilities
- Pre-assembled in workshop
- Installation location
- Flexible for new or retrofit installations