Thermal and Mechanical Vapor Recompression (TVR & MVR)

Thermal Vapor Recompression (TVR)

In multiple-effect evaporators with Thermal Vapor Recompression (TVR), the heating medium in the first calandria is the product vapor from one of the associated effects, compressed to a higher temperature level by means of a steam ejector Thermal Vapor Recompression. The heating medium in any subsequent effect is the vapor generated in the previous calandria. Vapor from the final effect is condensed with incoming product, supplemented by cooling water if necessary. The condensate can be used a boiler feedwater, CIP liquid, for frac water, or for preheating the drying air of an associated spray dryer.

Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR)

In evaporators with (Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR), the heating medium in the first effect is vapor developed in the same effect, compressed to a higher temperature by means of a high-pressure fan Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR). Any excess vapor from the high heat section is condensed or may be utilized in a high concentrator. The condensate temperature is, however, too low for further beneficial waste heat utilization.

Energy Consumption

Since prices for steam and electricity vary by region, the choice between Mechanical Vapor Recompression and Thermal Vapor Recompression (and in the case of TVR, the number of stages) depends on local prices, possible utilization of hot condensate, and depreciation of the capital cost. Both systems produce the same product quality as long as certain critical design parameter requirements are met.

MVR and TVR Features

• External straight tube preheaters give short residence time, better deaeration of the calandrias, and easy inspection and cleaning.
• Manufactured in either tubular or plate and frame designs where space is of ultimate concern.  As an example, we manufacture containerized and truck mounted portable systems for brine evaporation in the natural gas drilling fields for frac water.
• Pasteurizing systems (indirect or direct) meet the most stringent product specifications.
• Static liquid distribution system ensures that all tubes in the calandrias receive equal amounts of liquid at all times and can accept wide variations in liquid flow and flash vapor.
• Freestanding design reduces floor space requirements and building costs, and is flexible in arrangement for installation in existing buildings.
• Efficient liquid-vapor separation results from controlled vapor velocities with tangential inlet and outlet ensuring minimum pressure losses.
• Cleaning costs are minimized by CIP procedures, which may be fully automated.
• Instrumentation is per customer requirements, including PLC controllers that can optimize product output and quality.

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