- One of the specific technologies that Economy Evaporators offers is the Agitated Thin Film Evaporator (ATFE), also known as a Wiped Film Evaporator. This technology is widely used in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries for the efficient and reliable concentration, purification, and recovery of solvents from heat-sensitive liquids.
- The ATFE operates by passing a liquid feed through a distributor plate on an internally-heated wall, creating a thin film that is agitated by a high-speed rotor. The vapor generated in this process flows counter-currently and passes through an entrainment separator. For customers who are interested in testing the performance of the ATFE technology before making a purchase, Economy Evaporators also offers a pilot plant on a rental basis.
- The ATFE pilot plant is a skid-mounted unit that includes a feeding arrangement, pre-heater, flash separator, external condenser, and receivers for concentration and residue. It occupies a small footprint of just 0.5 square meters and is suitable for feed rates of 10-20 liters per hour. It is heated by hot water or steam, with temperatures reaching up to 200 degrees Celsius, and can operate at pressures as low as 1 mbar.
- The low residence time required for the evaporating process makes the ATFE pilot plant ideal for heat-sensitive products, and the external condenser allows for efficient recovery of solvents. The unit is constructed with MOC stainless steel, which is suitable for heat-sensitive products and ensures durability and longevity.
- Economy Evaporators team of experts can help you customize the ATFE pilot plant to suit your specific application needs. They are available to provide you with a prompt response and assist you in determining the best configuration for your pilot trial. With the ATFE pilot plant, you can test the technology at your own facility and see how it performs with your specific feed materials. This allows you to make an informed decision on whether to invest in a larger, industrial-scale ATFE.
- Occupies just 0.5 m2 area
- Suitable for a feed rate of 10-20 lit/hr
- Heating by hot water or steam up to 200°C
- Achievable pressure down to 1 mbar
- Very low residence time Required recovery of the solvent can be achieved with external condenser
- Suitable heat sensitive product
- MOC stainless steel
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