Film Evaporation Equipment: A Powerful Tool for Efficient Concentration and Separation

Film evaporation is a highly efficient thermal separation process used to concentrate or separate heat-sensitive materials. It is particularly well-suited for handling viscous liquids, heat-sensitive materials, and those prone to foaming.

How Film Evaporation Works

In a film evaporator, the product is fed into a heated chamber where it forms a thin film on the heated surface. This thin film maximizes heat transfer and minimizes residence time, reducing the risk of product degradation. The solvent evaporates, leaving behind a concentrated product.

Types of Film Evaporators

There are several types of film evaporators, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Some of the most common types include:

• Falling Film Evaporators: In this type, the product flows downward as a thin film along the heated surface.

• Wiped Film / Thin Film Evaporators: These evaporators use mechanical agitation to enhance heat transfer and prevent product buildup.

Applications of Film Evaporation

Film evaporation is used in a wide variety of industries, including:

• Pharmaceutical industry: Concentration of vitamins and other pharmaceuticals

• Food and beverage industry: Concentration of fruit juices, milk, and other food products

• Chemical industry: Concentration of polymers, resins, and other chemicals

• Wastewater treatment: Concentration of wastewater streams

Our Film Evaporation Equipment

We offer a wide range of film evaporation equipment to meet the needs of our customers. Our equipment is designed and manufactured to the highest standards, and we offer a variety of options to customize our equipment to your specific process requirements.

Contact us today to learn more about our film evaporation equipment and how we can help you improve your process.