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Explore our leading selection of engineered thermal concentration technologies, optimized to meet the environmental and energy goals of the Algerian market.
As the largest country in Africa, Algeria is undergoing a rapid industrial transformation. Historically anchored by its robust oil and gas sector (concentrated in hubs like Hassi Messaoud and Skikda), the Algerian government is actively diversifying its economy. Key growth sectors now include agri-food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing, and heavy metallurgy. This industrial expansion, however, is accompanied by rigorous environmental regulations and a pressing need for resource conservation.
Water scarcity is a defining challenge in North Africa. Algeria's National Water Plan strictly regulates industrial water consumption and discharge. Consequently, Algerian manufacturing plants are increasingly adopting advanced thermal separation technologies, such as Multi-Effect Evaporators (MEE), to implement Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) strategies. By recycling up to 95% of industrial process water, factories in Algiers, Oran, and Constantine can reduce operational costs and comply with national ecological directives.
"Implementing high-efficiency Multi-Effect Evaporators allows Algerian industrial enterprises to turn environmental compliance into economic profitability by reclaiming valuable by-products and recycling pure water."
Furthermore, energy efficiency is a primary driver in modern Algerian plant design. With global energy transition targets influencing regional policies, local factories are moving away from traditional single-effect thermal systems. They are actively integrating Multi-Effect Evaporators equipped with Thermal Vapor Recompression (TVR) or MechanicalVapor Recompressors (MVR) to minimize steam consumption. This shift is crucial in Algeria, where optimizing energy inputs directly correlates with enhanced global competitiveness for local manufacturers.
Different industrial processes require distinct thermal concentration configurations. Selecting the correct type of Multi-Effect Evaporator is essential to prevent fouling, optimize thermal efficiency, and ensure product quality. Below, we analyze the primary types of evaporators and their specific application scenarios within the Algerian industrial landscape.
In a falling film evaporator, the process liquid enters at the top of the heating tubes, flowing downward as a thin film along the inner walls while boiling and evaporating. This design ensures extremely short residence times and low temperature differences, making it ideal for heat-sensitive materials.
Algerian Application: The agri-food sector in Algeria is expanding rapidly, particularly in the production of fruit concentrates, dairy processing, and starch derivatives. In regions like Mitidja and the Chlef Valley, falling film evaporators are extensively used to concentrate fruit juices and corn steep liquor without degrading their nutritional value or flavor profiles. Additionally, sugar refineries in Bejaia and Oran utilize these systems for the initial concentration of sugar juices, benefiting from their high steam economy.
When dealing with liquids prone to fouling, high viscosity, or crystallization, forced circulation evaporators are the standard choice. The liquid is pumped at high velocity through the heat exchanger tubes, preventing boiling on the heat transfer surfaces. Boiling only occurs when the liquid enters the separator vessel, minimizing scaling.
Algerian Application: This technology is critical for Algeria's chemical and mining sectors. In the concentration of inorganic salts, ammonium sulfate, and high-salinity wastewater from oil and gas fields, forced circulation ensures continuous operation without frequent shutdowns for cleaning. It is a cornerstone technology for Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plants operating in arid southern Algerian regions.
Waste heat evaporators utilize low-grade thermal energy—such as flash steam, dryer exhaust, or hot wastewater from other parts of the factory—to drive the evaporation process. This significantly reduces the demand for fresh boiler steam.
Algerian Application: Large-scale industrial complexes in Algeria, including steel mills, petrochemical plants, and large food processing factories, generate substantial waste heat. By installing waste heat evaporators, these facilities can treat high-volume wastewater streams or concentrate process liquids virtually free of utility steam costs, aligning with Algeria's national energy conservation initiatives.
Jiangsu Zongheng Concentration & Drying Equipment Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Zongheng Concentration & 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.
The industrial landscape in Algeria is rapidly adopting global standards for resource conservation. When evaluating Multi-Effect Evaporators, Algerian engineers and procurement managers prioritize three major technological trends:
MVR systems utilize a centrifugal compressor to recompress the secondary vapor generated during evaporation. This raises the temperature and pressure of the vapor, allowing it to be reused as the heating medium for the same effect. By recycling the latent heat of vaporization, MVR systems require only electricity to run the compressor, reducing steam consumption by up to 90%. In Algeria, where electrical infrastructure is expanding and steam production relies on fossil fuels, MVR technology offers a highly sustainable operational model.
For plants where high-pressure steam is readily available, TVR technology offers an excellent balance of capital cost and energy efficiency. A steam ejector is used to entrain and compress a portion of the secondary vapor, reusing it to heat the first effect. This simple, robust design has no moving parts, making it highly reliable for remote industrial sites across Algeria.
Algerian industrial water often contains high concentrations of dissolved minerals, which can accelerate scaling and corrosion. Modern Multi-Effect Evaporators destined for the Algerian market are fabricated using high-grade stainless steels (such as 316L, Duplex 2205, or Titanium) and are equipped with automated Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems. Advanced PLC-based control systems monitor temperature profiles, flow rates, and concentrations in real-time, ensuring optimal performance and minimal manual intervention.
In March 2002, the company took the lead in obtaining ISO9001:2015 international quality system certification (Certificate No.: 45021), establishing a complete quality assurance system aligned with international standards. In July 2007, it became a Jiangsu Provincial High-Tech Enterprise. In April 2009, the company obtained the Special Equipment Manufacturing License of the People's Republic of China (License No.: TS2232C42). In August 2012, it acquired the ASME "U" Stamp authorization, marking the company's entry into a new phase of development. The company possesses strong R&D capabilities and advanced manufacturing processes, currently employing over 3 senior engineers and more than 20 engineers and assistant engineers. Multiple innovative technologies have been patented, and many products hold leading positions domestically.
The company's other main products include Tube Bundle Dryers, with design and manufacturing capabilities reaching 1600m² (making it a primary manufacturer of large tube bundle dryers). Other main products such as Single Screw Fiber & Germ Dehydrators and Wash Cyclones are recognized as high-quality products by starch manufacturers and the industry. High-quality products and a sincere service attitude have won consistent praise and trust from numerous users at home and abroad, fully demonstrating the company's first-class technical advantages and manufacturing capabilities for large-scale equipment.
Jiangsu Zongheng is always committed to exploration and innovation. Through years of sincere effort and user support, it has achieved sustained development. Main products include evaporation plants, comprising Multi-Effect Evaporators, Thermal Vapor Recompressors (TVR), Waste Heat Evaporators, and Mechanical Vapor Recompressors (MVR, achieving minimal unit energy consumption). These are widely used for liquid concentration, including distillates, alcohol stillage, ammonium sulfate, corn steep liquor, itaconic acid, threonine, starch sugar, sorbitol, glucose, fructose, trehalose, erythritol, organic wastewater, high-salinity wastewater, etc., making the company one of the domestic manufacturers with the most extensive product variety.
The company currently holds an absolutely leading position in evaporation technology and has extensive cooperation with many renowned large domestic group companies, including Zhuofeng Biology, Meihua Group, Yufeng Group, Yihai Kerry, North China Pharmaceutical Group, Harbin Pharmaceutical Group, Shouguang Juneng, Qilu Pharmaceutical, Qiyuan Pharmaceutical, Xiwang Group, Shengtai Biology, Zhejiang Huakang, Kelun Pharmaceutical (Yili), and Shandong Tianli.
While meeting domestic market demand, the company's DDGS alcohol equipment and tube bundle dryer series products have been exported to Russia and Southeast Asian markets. We are capable of providing professional technical support and after-sales service nationwide for our vast user base. High-quality products and their unique solutions not only enhance our corporate economic benefits but also bring us satisfaction by solving processing challenges for our clients.
For the Algerian market, we offer customized engineering solutions, ensuring that every evaporator is designed to match the local ambient temperature, water quality, and specific energy costs. We provide remote monitoring support, commissioning, and on-site engineering consultations to guarantee that our industrial installations in Algiers, Oran, Constantine, and Annaba operate at peak efficiency.
We warmly welcome friends from various industries, both domestic and international, to visit us for cooperation and mutual development!
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