MVR (Mechanical Vapor Recompression) technology is a high-efficiency energy-saving evaporation method. It utilizes a compressor to upgrade low-quality secondary steam to high-quality steam, which is then returned to the evaporation system for reuse. This innovative MVR evaporation system is widely used in various industries, including lithium batteries, hydrometallurgy, chemicals, and environmental wastewater treatment. A well-designed MVR evaporation system is key to ensuring its stability and longevity.
When designing an MVR evaporation system, it is crucial to consider multiple factors such as raw material properties, process requirements, and space constraints. Selecting the appropriate process flow is essential for different materials. Here are several common process options:
This process uses afalling film evaporator as a pre-concentrator and a forced circulation evaporator as the final evaporative crystallizer, suitable for handling materials with an initial concentration of 5-450 cp. The falling film evaporator's high heat exchange efficiency makes it an ideal choice for improving system energy efficiency. By combining falling film and forced circulation, the MVR evaporation system can effectively reduce energy consumption, save space, and handle materials of different concentrations, increasing flexibility in output. This combination method also reduces the evaporator's circulation rate, achieving better energy savings.
The forced circulation evaporator is suitable for handling nearly saturated materials, especially easily crystallized and foaming solutions. This process can be systematically designed according to the concentration and processing volume of the materials, ensuring maximum efficiency. When dealing with high-salinity wastewater, the forced circulation evaporation system demonstrates excellent anti-scaling capabilities, making it more versatile.
The rising film evaporator requires the incoming material to reach the evaporation temperature. This process is suitable for handling large volumes of concentrated solutions, especially temperature-sensitive materials like traditional Chinese medicine extracts. Preheating ensures the material meets the required temperature before entering the evaporator, thus improving evaporation efficiency.
When designing an MVR evaporation system, the following principles should be followed to ensure optimal performance:
First, effectively reduce and eliminate the supersaturation of the feed solution, providing a good growth condition and environment for the crystals.
Second, reduce the short-circuit temperature loss of the feed solution to favor flash and steam-liquid separation, minimizing liquid foam carryover as much as possible.
Third, ensure the evaporation chamber's internal surface is as smooth and clean as possible to prevent salt scaling and block formation, ensuring normal and continuous operation.
The main aspects to address during design include the selection of the compressor, the calculation of evaporation area, the choice of material in contact with the feed solution, the selection of auxiliary equipment, and the design of the automation control system.
MVR evaporation systems, with their high efficiency and energy-saving features, have been widely used in numerous industries. When designing an MVR evaporation system, one must comprehensively consider raw material properties, process requirements, and space constraints. By selecting reasonable process flows and adhering to design principles, one can ensure the system's stability and longevity. With continuous technological advancements,MVR evaporation systems will play an increasingly important role in resource utilization and environmental protection.