Plate Evaporators

Name: Plate Evaporators
Brand: Buflovak
Availability: InStock

Plate Processing Systems are used for evaporating, desolventizing, devolatilizing and stripping solvents from viscous and heat-and-shear sensitive materials. Buflovak’s patented plate design ensures high turbulence and high heat transfer rates. High levels of concentration can be obtained for a wide range of materials.

Product Details

Buflovak plate evaporators are specialized heat exchange devices designed for efficient evaporation of liquids and are commonly used in the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Utilizing a series of thin, vertically stacked plates, these units create a large surface area for heat transfer, enabling rapid and controlled evaporation at relatively low temperatures. This design not only conserves energy but also helps preserve the quality of heat-sensitive products. They feature a compact footprint with easy cleaning and maintenance, and ability to handle a variety of viscosities and product consistencies. Its modular design allows for scalability and customization to suit specific process requirements.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Plate Evaporators

Rapid, single pass product processing for minimal product degradation of heat-sensitive materials.

Patented plate design virtually eliminates foam production.

Simultaneous process capability for evaporation and stripping to extremely low volatile content.

Versatile design with easily controlled continuous or batch processing.

Plates can be added or removed as required for versatility in various product applications.

Tower-less design accommodates low headroom requirements.

Provide Your Design Requirements

Design Requirements

Patented Plate Design

Ensure high turbulance and high heat transfer rates. High levels of concentration can be obtained for processing a wide variety of materials.

Typical Configuration

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Our experienced application engineers stand ready to address your plate evaporation needs.

Plate Evaporators – FAQs

What are plate evaporators best suited for?

Plate evaporators are ideal for applications requiring efficient heat transfer and compact equipment footprint, including food processing, pharmaceuticals, and chemical concentration processes.

How do plate evaporators improve heat transfer efficiency?

Plate evaporators use thin channels between plates to maximize heat-transfer surface area, enabling rapid evaporation and improved thermal efficiency.

What types of liquids can be processed in plate evaporators?

They work well with relatively low- to medium-viscosity liquids such as food extracts, beverage concentrates, chemical solutions, and pharmaceutical liquids.

When should plate evaporators be used instead of shell-and-tube systems?

Plate evaporators are often chosen when space is limited, high heat transfer efficiency is needed, or processes require a quick temperature response and easy cleaning.

Can plate evaporators be used in multi-effect systems?

Yes. Plate evaporators are often integrated into multi-effect evaporation systems to reduce energy consumption by reusing heat from vapor between stages.

Testing & Lab Rentals

Test your materials in one of our world-class pilot scale testing facilities. The Buflovak Research & Test Center located in Tonawanda, NY provides access to multiple dryers, flakers, single and double drum units, and cast iron and chrome plated drums. CPEG’s Innovation Center & Testing Lab in Louisville, KY, provides access to a variety of additional process equipment technologies for multistep processing. Lab rentals are available when it is not feasible to perform testing at one of our facilities.

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