AlfaVap Inline

Efficiently concentrate a wide range of heat-sensitive, low- to medium-viscosity and low- to medium-fouling products with the Alfa Laval AlfaVap Inline plate evaporator. Designed as a modular process skid, this ultra-compact, energy-efficient rising film evaporator reduces both capital and operating expenses while minimizing your carbon footprint. It also enhances product quality and accelerates time to market for your food and beverage processes

Evaporation optimized for the food industry

Ultra-compact evaporator, like no other
Lower retention time, higher product quality
Easy to operate
Easy to access, minimal maintenance
Global company with 140 years of food processing expertise and extensive local service network

Sustainably concentrate food products with the Alfa Laval AlfaVap Inline climbing film plate evaporator. It takes up less floor space, is lower in height, and is more lightweight than comparable evaporators. Manufactured using less steel, it requires less fuel to transport and a smaller concrete foundation for support. It fits into tight spaces or existing structures, reducing installation costs.

Compared to traditional falling film evaporators, the AlfaVap Inline reduces retention time to minutes and minimizes product exposure to heat by up to five times.

This results in superior product quality, especially for heat-sensitive liquids applications like fruit juices, herbal extracts, protein hydrolysates, and sweeteners

With the Alfa Laval plate evaporation system, we achieve better ginseng flavour- Mr. Lee Kumwoo, Production Manager at Daedong Korea Ginseng Co. Ltd.

Comparison: Falling film, traditional AlfaVap system and AlfaVap Inline

	Falling film	AlfaVap	AlfaVap Inline
Length(m)	9	8	6
Width(m)	8	4	2.5
Height(m)	15	6	4
Installation time	4 weeks	2 weeks	2 days

How does this Alfavap inline plate evaporator work

The AlfaVap Inline is a high-performance plate evaporator designed for enhanced concentration. It features a modular design. It comprises a complete module with one or more evaporator plate packs connected to a vapor-liquid separation vessel. Each evaporator consists of a plate pack. The liquid feed enters the evaporator through two inlets at the unit’s bottom. As the liquid flows over the plates in one channel, the steam in the other channel heats the plates, causing the liquid to evaporate. The heated vapour rises through the channels. The vapour-liquid mixture leaves the plate heat exchangers and enters a vapour separator, an integral part of the AlfaVap Inline module. The mixture separates into a vapour, which exits through an outlet at the top, and a liquid, which flows through an outlet at the bottom of the separator for subsequent processing is directed to the next process or final extraction point.

This rising film evaporator operates with small temperature differences, allowing for an increased number of effects without increasing the overall temperature difference. This enhances energy efficiency by reducing steam consumption and operating costs.

Fossil free concentration process

A lot of water is transported on our roads today, and by reducing the water content in food products using an evaporation system, you will reduce the energy consumption in transportation.

The concentration step is often the highest energy consumer in your processing plant. With the AlfaVap Inline, you can reduce the energy required for your concentration process by shifting from fossil fuels to electrical energy. This makes it possible to achieve a fossil free energy solution for concentration, significantly reducing carbon emissions and lowering operational costs.

Watch our webinar: Learn how you can produce more food and beverages while using less water and emitting less carbon.

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Food system services

Alfa Laval Food system services help extend the performance of your food systems by maximizing the performance of your processes. This enables you to: