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  • Falling film evaporation involves feeding the material liquid from the top of the heating chamber of the falling film evaporator, which is then evenly distributed into each heat exchange tube through a liquid distribution and film-forming device. Under the action of gravity, vacuum induction, and airflow, the liquid forms a uniform film and flows downward. During this flow, the liquid is heated and vaporized by the heating medium in the shell side. The generated steam and liquid phase enter the separation chamber together, where they are fully separated. The steam then enters the condenser for condensation (in single-effect operation) or proceeds to the next-effect evaporator as the heating medium, while the liquid phase is discharged from the separation chamber.

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    Tube falling film evaporator Process Description

    Co-current (Parallel Flow)

    In co-current flow, both the solution and steam flow in the same direction, sequentially from the first effect to the last. The feed liquid is pumped into the first effect and automatically flows into the next effect due to the pressure difference between them. The completed liquid is pumped out from the last effect (typically operated under negative pressure). Due to the lower pressure in subsequent effects, the boiling point of the solution also decreases. When the solution enters the next effect from the previous one, some water flashes off, generating more secondary steam. Since the concentration in subsequent effects is higher and the operating temperature is lower, the heat transfer coefficient in the first effect is often much higher than that in the last effect. The co-current process is generally suitable for handling thermosensitive materials at high concentrations.

    Counter-current

    In counter-current flow, the feed is pumped into the last effect and sequentially sent to previous effects, while the completed liquid is discharged from the first effect. The feed liquid and steam flow in opposite directions. This process is generally suitable for handling solutions with large viscosity changes with temperature and concentration but is not suitable for thermosensitive materials.

    Mixed Flow (Cross Flow)

    Mixed flow combines the advantages of both co-current and counter-current processes while avoiding their disadvantages. However, it is complex to operate and requires a high degree of automation.

    Horizontal Flow

    In horizontal flow, feed is added and completed liquid is discharged from each effect. Crystallization occurs in each effect and can be separated in a timely manner. This process is generally used for the evaporation of saturated solutions.

    Falling film evaporators are suitable for materials with high concentration and viscosity. They have high heat transfer efficiency and short residence time, making them suitable for thermosensitive materials. With a small liquid retention volume, they can quickly respond to changes and use low temperature difference evaporation to avoid foam formation.

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    Suitable for Materials with High Concentration and Viscosity

    The feed liquid in a falling film evaporator is introduced from the top of the evaporator and forms a film that descends along the tube wall under gravity. During this process, the liquid evaporates and concentrates, resulting in a concentrated liquid at the bottom. Falling film evaporators can evaporate materials with high concentration and viscosity.

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    High Evaporation Efficiency

    Due to the film-like flow of the solution in single-pass evaporators, the heat transfer coefficient is relatively high.

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    Short Residence Time Prevents Material Degradation

    The short residence time reduces the likelihood of material degradation, making falling film evaporators suitable for handling thermosensitive materials

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