Scraped surface heat exchanger for high-pressure applications
Handle high-viscosity and particulate-rich products with precision while maintaining product integrity using a reliable heat exchanger designed for demanding pressure conditions.
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Processes Viscous and Heat-Sensitive Materials Efficiently
The Contherm® HP from Alfa Laval is a single-wall scraped surface heat exchanger engineered for continuous and semi-continuous processing under high product pressures. Known for its robust construction, the Contherm® HP efficiently handles materials with viscosities exceeding 50,000 cP and particles up to 36 mm, catering to diverse industries like food processing, pharmaceuticals, and personal care. The equipment’s unique design incorporates a self-aligning rotating shaft to eliminate coupling components, enhancing reliability and reducing energy consumption. It can be installed vertically or horizontally, providing flexibility to fit into existing production lines. The heat exchanger excels in applications requiring precise heat exchange, such as processing viscous products like ketchup, mayonnaise, creams, and sauces. Contherm® HP supports capacities needed for large-scale operations, integrating seamlessly with upstream and downstream processes. Its easy-to-clean design minimizes downtime, and material options ensure durability and compliance with industry standards. Additionally, Alfa Laval offers customization and engineering support to tailor the equipment precisely to your production needs.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency by processing high-viscosity products with ease.
- Minimizes operational costs through reduced energy usage with self-aligning technology.
- Reduces contamination risk and cleaning time with easy-to-clean design.
- Adapts to space constraints with flexible installation options.
- Ensures product integrity with gentle handling, reducing shear and pressure drop.
- Applications
- Personal care,Beverages,Convenience foods,Pet food,Nutraceuticals,Confectionery,Food processing,Bakery goods,Sauces and dressings,Meat and poultry,Dairy products,Pharmaceutical
- End products
- Whipped cream,Lard,Caramel sauce,Processed cheese,Peanut butter,Vegetable mixes,Chocolate spreads,Nougat,Licorice,Chicken pieces,Beer,Liquid eggs,Pizza sauces,Gelatin broths,Hummus,Fruit pie fillings,Mascara,Gelatin desserts,Wine,Rice pudding,Fondant,Toothpaste,Cream cheese,Petroleum jelly,Pet food pellets,Margarine,Salsa,Deboned chicken,Fish meal,Lecithin preparations,Frosting,Shampoos,Whey protein concentrates,Salad dressings,Coffee extracts,Gravies,Tea extracts,Scrambled eggs,Sugar concentrates,Solvents,Fatty acids,Bread dough,Meat chunks,Cheese sauce,Baby food,Taco fillings,Meat emulsions,Fruit purées,Icing,Ketchup,Shortening,Starch-based products,Biscuit cream,Skin lotions,Jams,Confectionery items,Yeast extract,Gums,Omelette preparations,Mayonnaise,Yogurt with fruit,Fruit preserves,Puddings,Aerated mousse,Sandwich spreads
- Steps before
- Mixing,Heating,Blending,Pumping
- Steps after
- Cooling,Filling,Packaging,Crystallizing
- Input ingredients
- high-viscosity ingredients,heat-sensitive products,crystallizing products,particulate matter products,sticky products,ketchup,mayonnaise,hummus,chocolate spreads,fruit pie fillings,gravies and sauces,whipped products,peanut butter,pizza sauces,puddings,salad dressings,salsa,taco fillings,sandwich spreads,bread dough,mechanically deboned meat,gelatine,omelettes,baby food,nougat,skin lotions,shampoos,liquorice,liquid egg products,scrambled egg products,meat emulsions,fruit preparations,cream cheeses,whey proteins,coffee/tea extracts,icings,frostings,sugar concentrates,margarines,shortening,spreads,gelatine broth,lard,fondant,biscuit creams,solvents,fatty acids,petroleum jelly,beer,wine,meat,chicken pieces,fish meal,pet food,jams,preserves,yoghurt with fruits,rice pudding,vegetable pieces,caramel,cheese sauces,lecithin,processed cheese,confectionery,yeast extracts,gums,mascara,toothpaste,starch
- Output ingredients
- processed viscous liquids,processed heat-sensitive products,processed crystallizing products,processed particulate matter products,processed sticky products,finished ketchup,finished mayonnaise,finished hummus,finished chocolate spreads,finished fruit pie fillings,finished gravies and sauces,whipped products,finished peanut butter,finished pizza sauces,finished puddings,finished salad dressings,finished salsa,finished taco fillings,finished sandwich spreads,finished bread dough,processed mechanically deboned meat,processed gelatine,finished omelettes,finished baby food,finished nougat,formulated skin lotions,formulated shampoos,processed liquorice,liquid egg products,scrambled egg products,prepared meat emulsions,prepared fruit preparations,finished cream cheeses,formulated whey proteins,processed coffee/tea extracts,prepared icings,prepared frostings,concentrated sugar products,finished margarines,formed shortening,formed spreads,processed gelatine broth,rendered lard,formed fondant,prepared biscuit creams,processed solvents,refined fatty acids,processed petroleum jelly,finished beer,finished wine,cooked meat,cooked chicken pieces,rendered fish meal,formulated pet food,prepared jams,prepared preserves,prepared yoghurt with fruits,finished rice pudding,cooked vegetable pieces,finished caramel,formulated cheese sauces,refined lecithin,processed cheese,produced confectionery,formulated yeast extracts,processed gums,formulated mascara,formulated toothpaste,processed starch
- 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.
- Product pressure resistance
- Up to 41.4 bar (600 PSI)
- Particle handling capability
- Up to 36 mm
- Viscosity range
- Well over 50,000 cP
- Installation flexibility
- Vertical or horizontal
- Heat transfer method
- Scraped-surface
- Product flow direction
- Upwards in a corkscrew pattern
- Rotor speed adjustability
- Yes
- Pressure Resistance
- Up to 41.4 bar (600 PSI)
- Product Viscosity Range
- Well in excess of 50,000 cP
- Particulate Handling Capability
- Up to 36 mm
- Installation Orientation
- Vertical or Horizontal
- Cleaning Method
- Easy-to-clean design
- Shaft Alignment
- Self-aligning rotating shaft
- Heat Exchange Mechanism
- Scraped-surface with rotating blades
- Continuous or Semi-continuous Operation
- Both supported
- Mechanical Performance
- Reliable under high pressure
- Shear Reduction
- Gentler product handling
- Product Flow Direction
- Corkscrew pattern
- Abrasion resistance
- Suitable for high-pressure applications and viscosities
- Biological compatibility
- Supports a broad range of viscosities,adaptable to food-grade applications
- Cleanability
- Easy-to-clean design for quick transitions and minimal downtime
- Density/particle size
- Can handle particles up to 36 mm
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Robust construction for mechanical performance
- Machine footprint
- Flexible (Vertical or Horizontal installation)
- Feed method
- Bottom entry,corkscrew pattern
- Discharge method
- Top exit
- Shaft type
- Self-aligning rotating shaft
- Particle handling size
- Up to 36 mm
- Surface type
- Scraped surface
- Installation orientation
- Vertical / Horizontal
- Rotating shaft feature
- Self-aligning
- Product handling capability
- Handles particles up to 36 mm
- Viscosity range
- Up to 50,000 cP
- Pressure resistance
- Up to 41.4 bar (600 PSI)