CE Certification WFE Evaporator Manufacturers & Suppliers

ASME & CE Certified Industrial Concentration, Evaporation, and Thermal Drying Solutions

Industrial Whitepaper

Global Commercial & Industrial Status of WFE & Evaporation Technology

In the modern process industries, thermal separation technologies are undergoing a paradigm shift driven by energy conservation, carbon neutrality mandates, and the need to process highly complex, heat-sensitive, and viscous media. Wiped Film Evaporators (WFE), alongside advanced Falling Film and Forced Circulation systems, represent the pinnacle of high-efficiency thermal concentration. By utilizing mechanical agitation to create a highly turbulent, thin liquid film on the heat transfer surface, WFEs facilitate exceptionally high heat transfer coefficients even with highly viscous materials, while maintaining extremely short residence times to prevent thermal degradation.

Globally, the demand for CE-certified and ASME-compliant evaporation plants is surging. Industries ranging from food fermentation, starch processing, and bio-ethanol production to chemical synthesis, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) wastewater treatment require robust, certified equipment. The European Union's Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU, represented by the CE marking, has become a global benchmark for safety, reliability, and mechanical integrity. As leading manufacturers, we integrate advanced thermodynamic modeling with state-of-the-art mechanical fabrication to deliver systems that meet these stringent regulatory frameworks while optimizing operational expenditures (OPEX).

Engineering Excellence

Technical Roadmap & Future Outlook

MVR Integration

Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) represents the future of energy-efficient evaporation. By recycling the latent heat of secondary vapor through mechanical compression, MVR systems reduce steam consumption by up to 90%, offering rapid return on investment and aligning with global decarbonization goals.

Advanced Metallurgy

To handle corrosive media, high-chloride wastewater, and acidic process streams, our systems utilize advanced alloys including Duplex Stainless Steel (2205/2507), Titanium Gr. 2, Hastelloy C276, and high-purity Austenitic steels, ensuring long-term structural integrity and corrosion resistance.

Smart Automation & IoT

Future-ready evaporation plants incorporate real-time fouling monitoring, predictive maintenance algorithms, and automated CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems. By integrating PLC-based control architectures, we optimize thermodynamic performance dynamically under varying feed conditions.

Core Technologies

Advanced Thermal Processing Systems

Airflow Dryer

Jiangsu Zongheng Industrial Airflow Dryer

Jiangsu Zongheng's MQG Airflow Dryer employs high-speed hot air to suspend and fluidize the material. By utilizing impulse airflow generated from precisely varied tube diameters, it continuously tumbles the particles while conveying them. This design ensures rapid, uniform, and efficient drying throughout the entire transportation process within the system.

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Falling Film Evaporation Plant

Falling Film Evaporation Plant

A falling film evaporator efficiently concentrates heat-sensitive liquids. The feed liquid forms a thin film flowing down heated vertical tubes, where it partially evaporates. Vapor generated flows parallel to the liquid, enhancing the process. It ensures a short residence time and low operating temperature, preserving product quality. The system requires proper liquid distribution and complete surface wetting to prevent fouling and maintain high thermal efficiency and operational stability.

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Jiangsu Zongheng Factory

About Jiangsu Zongheng

Jiangsu Zongheng Concentrating and Drying Equipment Co., Ltd (formerly Yixing Yangxi Light Industry Machinery Factory), founded in 1992, is located in Zhoutie Town, Yixing City, on the shores of the beautiful Taihu Lake. The company covers an area of over 54,000 square meters, with a production workshop area of over 22,000 square meters.

Jiangsu Zongheng is a modern high-tech enterprise specializing in the manufacturing of concentration, drying, starch industry, alcohol DDGS, and Category III medium & low-pressure vessel equipment. It is currently a member enterprise of the China Starch and Alcohol Association. Its products are widely used in industries such as food fermentation, alcohol, chemical, pharmaceutical, environmental protection, and petrochemical.

30+
Years of Experience
20+
Professional Engineers
54,000+
Factory Area (m²)
22,000+
Production Workshop (m²)
Our Journey

Development History

1992

Jiangsu Zongheng Concentrating and Drying Equipment Co., Ltd, formerly known as Yixing Yangxi Light Industrial Machinery Factory, was established in 1992. The company covered a total area of approximately 15 mu and had a total of 45 employees.

2002

The company took the lead in obtaining ISO9001 quality management system certification, establishing a robust foundation for standardized manufacturing processes.

2007

Recognized as a Jiangsu Provincial High-Tech Enterprise, reflecting our commitment to technical innovation and R&D in thermal separation technologies.

2009

Obtained the Special Equipment Manufacturing License of the People's Republic of China (License No.: TS2232C42), authorizing the production of Category III pressure vessels.

2012

Acquired the ASME "U" Stamp authorization, marking the company's entry into the high-end international industrial equipment market.

2015

Achieved international quality system certification (Certificate No.: 45021), aligning our quality assurance systems with global standards for export markets.

2026

Today, the company covers over 54,000 square meters, with workshop space exceeding 22,000 square meters. It employs 3 senior engineers, over 20 engineers, and a total staff of 120 people, delivering state-of-the-art evaporation plants worldwide.

Applications

Macro Industry Solutions

Our thermal concentration and drying technologies are engineered to address the specific process challenges of diverse industrial sectors, ensuring high yield, energy efficiency, and compliance.

Starch & Sweetener Industry

We provide complete evaporation and drying lines for corn, cassava, and wheat starch processing. From starch washing cyclones to falling film evaporators and airflow dryers, our systems ensure high purity and optimal moisture control.

Alcohol & DDGS Systems

Our integrated waste heat evaporators and tube bundle dryers are optimized for Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) production, recycling thermal energy to minimize fuel consumption and maximize byproduct value.

Chemical & Pharmaceutical ZLD

For highly concentrated, fouling-prone chemical effluents, our forced circulation and wiped film evaporators achieve Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD), recovering pure water and crystallizing salts efficiently.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary advantage of a Wiped Film Evaporator (WFE) over a Falling Film Evaporator?
A Wiped Film Evaporator (WFE) uses a mechanical rotor with blades to actively spread the process fluid into a thin, highly turbulent film on the heated wall. This mechanical agitation allows the WFE to process highly viscous, fouling-prone, or concentrated materials that would otherwise plug or dry out in a standard Falling Film Evaporator. The residence time in a WFE is also extremely short (seconds), making it ideal for highly heat-sensitive compounds.
Why is CE Certification critical for WFE and other industrial evaporators?
CE Certification indicates compliance with the European Union's Pressure Equipment Directive (PED 2014/68/EU). Because industrial evaporators operate under pressure or vacuum conditions and process high-temperature steam or hazardous fluids, CE certification ensures that the pressure vessel design, materials, welding, and testing meet strict safety and structural integrity standards required for operation in Europe and many other global markets.
How does Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) improve energy efficiency?
In an MVR evaporation system, the secondary vapor generated from the boiling liquid is compressed using a mechanical compressor (centrifugal fan or blower). This compression increases the temperature and pressure of the vapor, allowing it to be recycled back as the heating medium for the same evaporator. This eliminates the need for continuous fresh steam input, reducing energy consumption by up to 90% compared to single-effect thermal systems.
What materials of construction are available for corrosive process streams?
Jiangsu Zongheng offers a wide range of materials tailored to the chemical properties of the process fluid. This includes standard Austenitic stainless steels (304, 316L), Duplex and Super Duplex stainless steels (2205, 2507) for high-chloride environments, Titanium, and nickel-based alloys like Hastelloy, ensuring maximum corrosion resistance and equipment longevity.
What certifications does Jiangsu Zongheng hold for pressure vessels?
We hold the ASME "U" Stamp authorization, the Special Equipment Manufacturing License of the People's Republic of China (Category III pressure vessels), ISO9001 Quality Management System Certification, and international quality system certifications required for CE-compliant exports.

Ready to Optimize Your Thermal Process?

Contact our engineering team today to discuss your specific concentration, evaporation, or drying requirements. We provide custom-engineered, CE and ASME-certified systems tailored to your plant's operational goals.