Vacuum Systems
For Efficient Evaporation
E
vaporation is a process
that is utilised in countless
industries, from water and
food processing to chemical
and metal recovery. Vacuum evaporation
allows this process to be carried out at
reduced energy costs, and enables the
process to be utilised across a wide range
of industries.
As experts in vacuum and air moving,
EuroVacuum Products Ltd supply a wide
range of vacuum systems and support
to enable industrial vacuum evaporation
processes. Adrienne Houston, Director
at EuroVacuum Products, explores the
options available to end users.
Evaporation is the process of separating
matter from a solution. Vacuum
evaporation allows the state change from
liquid to gas at temperatures lower than
For example a typical process
enabled by vacuum evaporation is
the dehydration of egg whites,
which could not be carried out
at 100°C. In all cases, the aim
is to extract highly concentrated
substances and a high quality of
distillate liquid. For the vacuum
system, creating a constant
automatic vacuum is the key
performance factor to attain these
results. Another consideration is air
cooling, where a side channel
blower may be required to aid the
process.
When specifying a vacuum system for an
been ascertained, specifying options such
as variable frequency drives can greatly
the overall disposal costs of resulting
increase the energy efficiency of the
elements.
required vacuum pump and the system in
and food industries.
This also serves to minimise potential
contamination within the system,
preserving the service life of the pump and
associated pipework. This method can also
serve to save space on the factory floor.
Once installed, regular maintenance
checks by a vacuum expert can ensure
the system stays efficient throughout its
service life, minimising downtime and
extending the time to replacement.
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be assessed by a qualified engineer.
users. Furthermore, this method reduces
perfectly applicable to the pharmaceutical
requires less energy to circulate gases.
the requirements and specification must
Once the appropriate specification has
temperatures attained make the system
boosts efficiency, as the vacuum pump
client budget is the principle aim. Firstly,
greatly reducing energy costs for end
can be recycled, plus the lower
corners to allow adequate airflow also
evaporator, maximising efficiency within
traditional atmospheric boiling points,
A large quantity of extracted substances
Ensuring pipework contains minimal
general. Variable frequency drives can also
offer increased consistency with regard to
vacuum levels due to inherent adaptability
to atmospheric conditions.
EuroVacuum Products is a
leading supplier of all types of
vacuum pumps and low pressure
compressors. Headquartered
in Rushock near Droitwich; but
also with a Scottish based outlet,
EuroVacuum Products undertakes
all aspects of pump and vacuum
projects including design, build,
project management and
professional servicing.