Plate surface condenser for vapour under vacuum
Experience high-efficiency condensation in space-constrained environments with the innovative design of this vacuum condenser, perfect for recovering condensates and reducing energy use in continuous production processes.
Condenses Vapors and Separates Non-Condensables
The AlfaCond Vacuum Plate Condenser from Alfa Laval revolutionizes the way vapors are condensed under vacuum conditions in bioethanol plants, sugar refineries, and small power plants. By utilizing a unique porthole configuration and asymmetric channel gaps, it minimizes pressure drops and maximizes heat transfer efficiency, handling a variety of vapors with precision. This condenser is compact yet capable of high throughput, fitting seamlessly into space-constrained environments. It integrates smoothly into your existing operations, removing non-condensable gases via an efficient vacuum system. AlfaCond’s design is optimized for energy efficiency and effective condensate recovery, offering optional subcooling to meet specific processing needs. Maintenance is simplified with a CIP system and robust gasket technology that ensures reliability under rigorous cleaning regimes. With options to configure materials for enhanced chemical compatibility, AlfaCond adapts to a diverse range of industrial applications while providing robust engineering support to tailor solutions to your operation’s requirements.
Benefits
- Optimizes space utilization in compact facilities with its compact design.
- Enhances production efficiency by minimizing pressure drops and maximizing heat transfer.
- Simplifies maintenance and reduces downtime with its Cleaning-in-Place system.
- Increases energy savings through efficient condensate recovery under vacuum.
- Adaptable to diverse applications with configurable material options for chemical compatibility.
- Applications
- Condensate recovery,Sugar,Bioethanol,Evaporation systems,Power plants
- End products
- Concentrated solution,Ethanol fuel,Purified condensate,Refined sugar,Electricity
- Steps before
- Vapour generation,Evaporation
- Steps after
- Condensate recovery,Non-condensable gas removal
- Input ingredients
- vapour,cooling water
- Output ingredients
- condensate,non-condensable gases,cooling water
- 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.
- Design Type
- Plate-and-frame heat exchanger
- Condensing Use
- Vapour under vacuum
- Compact Design
- Highly compact
- Cleaning Method
- CIP / Mechanical
- Configuration Options
- With or without subcooling
- Non-condensables Removal
- Condensate outlet pipe
- Porthole Configuration
- For vacuum condensation
- Channel Gap Size
- Asymmetric
- Pressure Drop
- Very low on vapour side
- Heat Transfer Efficiency
- Maximized
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- CIP/SIP
- CIP
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Mechanical
- Energy efficiency
- High / Compact design
- Changeover time
- Quick / Easy
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Discharge method
- Non-condensables removed from outlet pipe
- Shape and Size
- Plate design
- Condensation method
- Vapour condenses in welded channel
- Porthole configuration
- Unique for vacuum condensation
- Channel gap size
- Asymmetric,larger on vapour side
- Subcooling of condensate
- Optional
- Configuration Options
- With or without subcooling
- Size
- Compact
- Cleaning Method
- CIP or mechanical