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China Suppliers MVR Evaporation Plant Factory for Energy-Efficient Mechanical Vapor Recompression Solutions

Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) plants are a revolutionary solution for industries seeking operational efficiency and cost savings in China. These innovative systems leverage electricity to compress vapors, enabling their reuse as a heating medium, which results in significant energy savings. Known for their low energy consumption and gentle low-temperature evaporation, MVR plants provide high operational flexibility, making them an ideal choice for various applications, including food processing, chemicals, and wastewater treatment. As a leading supplier of MVR technology, our factory in China delivers reliable and efficient solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Discover how our MVR plants can optimize your operations and contribute to a more sustainable future

    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.

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    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.
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    Fields of Application
    🏭 Particularly suited for the food and beverages industry (evaporation of milk, whey, sugar solutions), chemical industry (evaporation of aqueous solutions), the salt works industry (evaporation of saline solutions), and environmental protection technology (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 0.16–0.6T 18–26 Kw
    💡 For Example
    Evaporation rate: 50T/h  |  Unit price of steam: 160 RMB/T  |  Unit price of electric power: 0.8 RMB/Kw  |  8,000 hours per annum
    Type 4-Effect Evaporation Plant MVR Evaporation Plant
    Energy consumption Steam: 11T/h Electric power: 1,000 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

    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

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    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:

    📊 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
    🧪 Product Properties
    • Product properties
    • Viscosity and flow properties
    • Tendency of foaming
    • Fouling and precipitation
    • Boiling Point
    ⚙️ 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)
    ♨️ 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
    🔩 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
    Energy Efficiency of Evaporation Plants
    • Multiple-effect evaporation plant
    • TVR evaporation plant
    • MVR evaporation plant
    • Waste heat evaporation plant
    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    Q What is an MVR Evaporation Plant and how does it work?
    An MVR (Mechanical Vapour Recompression) Evaporation Plant uses a centrifugal fan to recompress vapour generated during evaporation to a higher pressure, which raises its temperature. This recompressed vapour is then reused as the heating medium within the evaporation plant, dramatically reducing the need for external steam and lowering overall energy costs.
    Q How does MVR compare to a traditional multiple-effect evaporation plant in terms of energy cost?
    MVR evaporation plants use electric power instead of steam as the primary energy source. For example, at an evaporation rate of 50T/h running 8,000 hours per year, a 4-effect evaporation plant may cost approximately 14,080,000 RMB annually in energy, while an MVR plant costs only about 6,400,000 RMB — saving approximately 7,680,000 RMB per year.
    Q What industries are MVR Evaporation Plants suitable for?
    MVR Evaporation Plants are particularly suited for the food and beverages industry (e.g., evaporation of milk, whey, and sugar solutions), the chemical industry (aqueous solutions), the salt works industry (saline solutions), and environmental protection applications such as wastewater concentration.
    Q What factors affect the power consumption of an MVR Evaporation Plant?
    Power consumption of the MVR main motor is primarily influenced by two factors: the heat exchange area and the evaporating temperature. A larger heat exchange area results in lower power consumption but increases equipment investment. A higher evaporating temperature lowers power consumption but increases fouling risk; a lower evaporating temperature increases power consumption.
    Q Can the evaporation rate of an MVR plant be controlled?
    Yes. The MVR is powered by an electric motor whose 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.
    Q What information is needed to select the right evaporation plant design?
    To select the most suitable evaporation plant, several key parameters are required, including: capacity and operation data (product name, feed/final concentration, evaporation rate), product properties (viscosity, foaming tendency, boiling point), utility requirements (steam pressure, cooling water temperature, electricity pricing), waste heat parameters, material selection requirements, and the preferred energy efficiency configuration (MVR, TVR, multiple-effect, or waste heat evaporation).