Triple-Effect Evaporation System
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The three-effect evaporation system is an efficient and energy-saving evaporation technology, which is composed of three interconnected evaporators to cooperate to complete the evaporation task. In the chemical industry, environmental protection and other fields, this evaporation system with its characteristics of multi-level evaporation and heat energy recycling, to achieve the dual goals of energy saving and emission reduction and improve production efficiency.
The main components of the three-effect evaporation system include
Feed pump: Responsible for transporting the material to be treated to the first effect heater.
First effect heater: Use an external heat source (such as raw steam) to initially heat the material to a boiling state.
Second effect and third effect evaporator: The second effect and third effect sequence use the secondary steam generated by the previous effect as a heat source to form a series evaporation process.
Evaporation chamber and separator: Here the material is heated to evaporate, and the vapor and unevaporated liquid are separated by a gas-liquid separator.
Circulation pump: The separated liquid is returned to the heater to form a closed-loop circulation system.
Condenser: Used to condense the evaporated steam for collection or further processing.
Solute separator: Solid materials (such as salts, etc.) produced during evaporation are separated here.
Features of the triple-effect evaporation system include
High energy saving efficiency: Through three-stage evaporation, the heat energy utilization rate is greatly improved, and the energy consumption is saved about 70% compared with the traditional single-effect evaporation system.
Easy operation: equipped with intelligent control system, precise control of heat input, optimize energy use.
Clean and hygienic: the material evaporates in the closed system to keep the production environment clean. The equipment design includes a foam removal device to prevent overflow. The contact material part is made of corrosion-resistant imported stainless steel and has been polished, which is easy to clean and meets the hygiene standards of the food and drug industry.
Triple-effect evaporation systems are widely used
Chemical production: effectively remove inorganic salts and other solutes to achieve solution purification and concentration.
Food processing: suitable for the concentration of liquid foods, such as juice, milk, etc., while improving the concentration of flavor and nutrition.
Oil and gas collection and processing: for the treatment of saline water, reducing environmental impact and improving operational efficiency.
Technical principle of
The principle of triple-effect evaporator technology is based on multiple stages of evaporation and heat reuse to improve overall energy efficiency and production efficiency.
First, a triple-effect evaporator is a system composed of three evaporators in series. During operation, the pressure and solution boiling point of each subsequent effect are lower than that of the previous effect, so that the secondary steam produced by the previous effect can be used as a heating medium for the next effect. In other words, the heating chamber of the after-effect is actually the condenser of the pre-effect secondary steam. In general, the first effect requires the consumption of raw steam to provide heat, while the subsequent second and third effects rely mainly on the secondary steam generated by the previous effect for heating.
Second, this design has the advantage of significantly reducing energy consumption, since no additional heat source is required for all effects except the first. The condensate of the first effect is returned to the heat source, while the condensate of the other effects is pooled and exported as desalinated water. Through this process, a single raw steam input can evaporate many times the amount of water.
In addition, in practical industrial applications, three-effect evaporators are particularly suitable for the evaporation and crystallization of solutions that have crystal precipitation. They are widely used in chemical industry, metal mining smelting, large steel pickling waste liquid treatment and power plant wet desulfurization waste liquid treatment. Due to the complex and changeable characteristics of the solution in various factories, it is usually necessary to formulate specific technical solutions for users to choose from for the composition and content of the solution with crystal precipitation.
Production of equipment
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Capacity and size
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Three-effect evaporation equipment parameter table |
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Evaporation capacity（t/h） |
Evaporator type |
Gross power（KW/h） |
Steam consumption（t/h） |
Circulating water consumption（t/h） |
Floor area (L *W * H/m) |
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1.5 |
Forced-circulation evaporator |
56 |
0.7 |
60 |
2*10*12 |
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5 |
Forced-circulation evaporator |
118 |
1.92 |
150 |
10*8*14 |
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4 |
Forced-circulation evaporator |
97 |
1.6 |
135 |
10*6*12 |
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8 |
Forced-circulation evaporator |
94 |
3.2 |
200 |
14*6*12 |
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15 |
Forced-circulation evaporator |
144 |
6.5 |
500 |
12*8*14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What if the heat transfer efficiency of the triple-effect evaporator system decreases?
A: The decrease in heat transfer efficiency may be caused by scale or sediment buildup on the heater surface. The heater needs to be cleaned and maintained regularly, using a CIP (on-site cleaning) system or according to the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedures to remove dirt. Ensure pre-treatment of incoming materials to reduce components that may form deposits.
Q: How to optimize the energy performance of the triple-effect evaporator?
A: In order to optimize energy consumption, ensure that all operating parameters (such as feed concentration, temperature, pressure, etc.) are precisely controlled. Check and maintain equipment seal performance to avoid steam leakage. At the same time, waste heat can be recovered through energy recovery systems such as heat pumps or thermal recompression, further improving the overall energy efficiency of the system.
Q: What is the cause of excessive noise when the triple-effect evaporator is running?
A: Noise may be caused by the failure or wear of pumps, compressors or other mechanical parts. The equipment should be checked to see if lubrication or parts need to be replaced. In addition, check whether there is air entering the system, because air can cause an air lock phenomenon in the system, producing noise.
Q: How to deal with crystallization blockage in triple-effect evaporator system?
A: Crystallization plugging is usually caused by precipitation of solutes with low solubility at low temperatures. The crystallization process can be controlled by adjusting the operating temperature and pressure, ensuring that the solution evaporates at higher temperatures to avoid crystallization. If a blockage has occurred, the blockage can be dissolved by increasing the temperature or using a chemical solvent.
Q: What if the vacuum degree of the three-effect evaporator can not reach the set value?
A: Insufficient vacuum may be caused by poor vacuum pump performance, system leakage, or inefficient condenser. First, check the performance of the vacuum pump and repair or replace it. Then, the system is fully inspected to determine if there is a leak point and fix it. Finally, clean the condenser to ensure its efficiency.
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