China MVR Evaporation Plant - Energy Efficient Solutions from Leading Suppliers & Factory

Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) plants, manufactured by leading suppliers in China, deliver impressive operational savings by effectively using electricity to compress vapors, which are then reused as a heating medium. These advanced systems are characterized by their low energy consumption, gentle low-temperature evaporation, and high operational flexibility, making them ideal for various applications. As a reputable factory in the industry, we provide MVR technology widely utilized in sectors such as food processing, chemicals, and wastewater treatment, ensuring efficient and sustainable operations

Product Description

Description

MVR Evaporation plant delivers substantial operational cost savings in areas with an ample supply of low-cost electrical energy.

Once an MVR evaporation plant is running, little or no additional steam is required. In the MVR evaporation plant, a centrifugal fan is used to recompress the vapour to a higher pressure, resulting in a temperature rise. This means that the recompressed vapour can be used as the evaporation plant heating medium, while the condensate is ideal for preheating of the feed product.

For low boiling point increases, a single-stage compressor can be used to fulfill the requirements of the design.

For high boiling point increases, we will provide two designs: multiple-stage compressors, single stage compressors combined with multiple-effect.

The MVR evaporation plant almost doesn't use steam, but electric energy is required as the main energy source.

The power consumption of the main motor of MVR is due to the heat exchange area and the evaporating temperature of the evaporation plant. The Heat exchange area is bigger, and as a result, power consumption is lower, but the investment in equipment is increased.

Evaporating temperature is higher and as a result, power consumption is lower, but fouling in the calandria is therefore increased; Evaporating temperature is lower and as a result, power consumption is higher.

MVR can be powered by an electric motor, the rotary speed of an MVR can be controlled by a frequency converter, and the rotary speed of an MVR may control the evaporation rate and final concentration of the MVR evaporation plant.

MVR Evaporation Plant Detail (1)
MVR Evaporation Plant Detail (1)
MVR Evaporation Plant Detail (2)
MVR Evaporation Plant Detail (2)
MVR Evaporation Plant Detail (3)
MVR Evaporation Plant Detail (3)

Particular Feature

  • Low specific energy consumption.
  • Gentle evaporation of the product due to low temperature differences largely increases product quality, decreases fouling.
  • Short residence times of the product, as a single-effect system is most often used.
  • Only a small area condenser, requiring little cooling water.
  • High availability of the plants due to the simplicity of the process.
  • Excellent partial load behaviour.
  • Low specific operating costs.
MVR Evaporation Plant Detail (4)
MVR Evaporation Plant Detail (4)

Fields of Application

Particularly suited for the food and beverages industry, chemical industry, the salt works industry, and environmental protection technology.

๐Ÿฅ› Food & Beverages Industry
(milk, whey, sugar solutions)
โš›๏ธ Chemical Industry
(aqueous solutions)
๐Ÿงช Salt Works Industry
(saline solutions)
โ™ป๏ธ Environmental Protection
(concentration of waste water)

MVR Evaporation Plant Compared with a Normal Multiple-effect Evaporation Plant

Type Multiple-effect Evaporation Plant / TVR Evaporation Plant MVR Evaporation Plant
Energy sources Steam Electric power
Energy consumption of concentrating water of 1 ton, per hour 0.16 โ€“ 0.6 T 18 โ€“ 26 Kw

For Example

Evaporation rate: 50T/h

Unit price of steam: 160 RMB/T

Unit price of electric power: 0.8 RMB/Kw

8000 hours per annum

Type 4-Effect Evaporation Plant MVR Evaporation Plant
Energy consumption Steam: 11T/h Electric power: 1000 Kw/h
Expense of energy consumption, per annum 14,080,000 RMB 6,400,000 RMB
Economizing expense, per annum Zero 7,680,000 RMB
๐Ÿ’ฐ Annual Savings with MVR: 7,680,000 RMB

System Diagram Legend

  • 1 Evaporator
  • 2 Condenser
  • 3 Plate heat exchanger
  • 4 MVR
  • 5 Condensate Tank
  • A Liquor
  • B Product
  • C Condensate
  • D Fresh steam
  • E Cooling water
  • F Deaeration
MVR Evaporation Plant Detail (5)
MVR Evaporation Plant Detail (5)

Type Selection Criteria for Evaporation Plants

When we design evaporation plants, various requirements must be considered. These determine the type of design, arrangement, the resulting process, the cost of investments, and running expenses.

The most important requirements:

๐Ÿ“‹ Capacity and Operation Data
  • Name of Product
  • Feeding concentration (dry materials %)
  • Feeding temperature
  • Final concentration (dry materials %)
  • Evaporation rate (T/h)
  • If crystallization, requirement of crystals
  • Requirement of controlling, automatization
๐Ÿ”ฌ Product Properties
  • Product properties
  • Viscosity and flow properties
  • Tendency of foaming
  • Fouling and precipitation
  • Boiling Point
โšก Utility Requirements
  • Steam pressure / temperature
  • Temperature of Cooling water feeding
  • Voltage / frequency
  • Unit price of steam (RMB/T)
  • Unit price of electric power (RMB/Kw)
โ™จ๏ธ Waste Heat Parameter
  • Waste vapour rate from dryer
  • Wet bulb temperature of waste vapour from dryer
  • Condensate rate from dryer
  • Condensate temperature from dryer
  • Liquefaction vapour rate
  • Liquefaction Vapour temperature
  • Others
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Selection of Materials
  • Material of heating pipe
  • Material of tube plate
  • Material of contacting with liquor
  • Material of contacting with secondary steam
  • Requirement of surface finish
โš™๏ธ Energy Efficiency of Evaporation Plants
  • Multiple-effect evaporation plant
  • TVR evaporation plant
  • MVR evaporation plant
  • Waste heat evaporation plant

Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is an MVR Evaporation Plant and how does it work?
An MVR (Mechanical Vapour Recompression) Evaporation Plant is an energy-efficient evaporation system that uses a centrifugal fan to recompress the secondary vapour to a higher pressure, raising its temperature. This recompressed vapour is then used as the heating medium for the evaporation process, significantly reducing or eliminating the need for external steam. The condensate produced is also used for preheating the feed product, further improving energy efficiency.
Q How much energy can an MVR Evaporation Plant save compared to a traditional multiple-effect evaporation plant?
The savings are substantial. For example, with an evaporation rate of 50T/h and 8,000 operating hours per year, a 4-effect evaporation plant consumes steam at a cost of approximately 14,080,000 RMB per annum, while an MVR evaporation plant using electric power costs only about 6,400,000 RMB โ€“ resulting in annual savings of approximately 7,680,000 RMB.
Q What industries are MVR Evaporation Plants most suitable for?
MVR Evaporation Plants are particularly suited for the food and beverages industry (evaporation of milk, whey, and sugar solutions), the chemical industry (evaporation of aqueous solutions), the salt works industry (evaporation of saline solutions), and environmental protection technology (concentration of waste water).
Q What factors affect the power consumption of an MVR Evaporation Plant?
Two key factors influence MVR power consumption: (1) Heat exchange area โ€“ a larger heat exchange area results in lower power consumption but increases equipment investment costs. (2) Evaporating temperature โ€“ a higher evaporating temperature reduces power consumption but increases fouling in the calandria, while a lower evaporating temperature increases power consumption. Balancing these factors is essential during the design phase to optimize both energy efficiency and operational performance.
Q Can the evaporation rate of an MVR plant be controlled?
Yes. The MVR can be powered by an electric motor, and its rotary speed can be precisely controlled using a frequency converter. By adjusting the rotary speed, operators can effectively control both the evaporation rate and the final concentration of the product in the MVR evaporation plant, offering excellent flexibility and partial load behaviour.
Q What information is needed to select the right type of evaporation plant?
Selecting the correct evaporation plant requires a comprehensive evaluation of several parameters, including: capacity and operation data (product name, feeding/final concentration, evaporation rate), product properties (viscosity, foaming tendency, fouling behaviour, boiling point), utility requirements (steam pressure, cooling water temperature, voltage, energy unit prices), waste heat parameters (vapour rates and temperatures from dryers), material selection for all wetted components, and the preferred energy efficiency strategy (multiple-effect, TVR, MVR, or waste heat evaporation).

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