The Agitated Thin Film Evaporator (ATFE), also known as Thin Film Evaporator (TFE) or Wiped Film Evaporator (WFE), is an advanced system for efficient evaporation and separation. It features a jacketed shell with a precision-machined inner surface and a high-speed rotor with blades that evenly agitate a thin liquid film on the heated wall.

How It Works:

• Feed Distribution: The liquid is distributed as a thin film across the heated surface.
• Agitation: The rotor ensures uniform heat transfer, enhances evaporation, and prevents
  fouling.
• Vapor Flow: Vapours flow counter-currently and are purified using an integrated entrainment separator.

Operating Principles

1. Thin Film Formation: The feed distributor spreads the liquid uniformly as a thin film over the heated inner wall.
2. Agitation: The rotor rapidly agitates the film, enhancing heat transfer and evaporation while preventing fouling.
3. Counter-Current Vapor Flow: Vapours rise against the downward liquid flow, increasing separation efficiency.
4. Entrained Vapor Separation: An integrated entrainment separator ensures purified vapours for high product quality.

Applications:

• Food Processing: Concentration of juices and delicate products.
• Chemical Industry: Separation of heat-sensitive substances.
• Petrochemicals: Purification of oils and waxes.

Key Benefits:

• High Efficiency: Faster evaporation with uniform heat transfer.
• Gentle Processing: Minimal thermal degradation, ideal for sensitive materials.
• Versatile: Suitable for a wide range of viscosities and materials.
• Compact Design: Space-saving and energy-efficient.

Material of Construction: SS 304 / SS 316 / MS / As per client needs