Agitated Thin Film Evaporator (ATFE)

At SRP Engineering and Tech, we specialize in providing innovative, high-performance solutions for industrial process applications. Our Agitated Thin Film Evaporator (ATFE) is a state-of-the-art heat transfer system designed for efficient evaporation of high-viscosity, heat-sensitive liquids. With advanced mechanical agitation, the ATFE ensures optimal heat transfer and accelerated evaporation, making it ideal for handling delicate, viscous, or challenging materials.

The Agitated Thin Film Evaporator (ATFE) introduced by SRP Engineering and Tech uses a unique mechanism where liquid feed is introduced at the top of the evaporator through a distributor. The liquid spreads into a thin film over a heated surface, where it is continuously agitated by a rotor or scraper. This agitation ensures uniform distribution of the liquid, maximizing heat transfer and preventing the formation of stagnant zones.

As the thin film travels down the heated surface, it evaporates, and the vapor is separated and condensed for further use or processing. The remaining concentrated liquid exits from the bottom. The continuous agitation also prevents scaling, fouling, and overheating, making this system particularly suitable for high-viscosity fluids, slurries, and heat-sensitive products.

Pressure Range - Full Vacuum / Atm. / Under Pressure

Offered MOC - SS304L, SS316L, SS310, Duplex / Super Duplex Stainless Steel, Hastelloy C22 & C276, Mild Steel and any specific as per process requirement etc.

  • High Heat Transfer Efficiency: The mechanical agitation creates a thin film that ensures optimal heat transfer, enhancing the evaporation process even for viscous and heat-sensitive liquids.
  • Versatile Applications: Our ATFE systems are suitable for a wide variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food and beverages, biotechnology, and water treatment.
  • Prevention of Fouling and Scaling: The continuous agitation and thin film formation reduce the risk of fouling and scaling, improving operational reliability.
  • Energy Efficient: The efficient heat transfer mechanism reduces overall energy consumption and operational costs while maintaining high evaporation rates.
  • Gentle Processing of Heat-Sensitive Liquids: The design ensures that heat-sensitive materials are processed gently, preserving their quality and integrity during evaporation.
  • Handling Viscous Liquids: The ATFE is highly effective for processing high-viscosity fluids, slurries, and suspensions, ensuring efficient operation with challenging materials.
  • Compact and Space-Efficient: With a compact design, the ATFE is perfect for installations with limited space, offering high performance without requiring a large footprint.
  • Reduced Maintenance: The efficient operation and ability to handle high-viscosity liquids reduce the need for frequent maintenance, increasing uptime.
  • Skid-Mounted Design: For smaller capacities, our ATFE can be supplied in skid-mounted configurations for easy installation and mobility.
  • Pharmaceuticals: Concentrating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and extracts while maintaining the stability and quality of sensitive compounds.
  • Chemical Processing: Evaporating solvents, acids, and other chemicals with minimal thermal degradation and ensuring high recovery rates.
  • Food and Beverage: Concentrating juices, milk, syrups, and other liquids while preserving flavor, nutrients, and texture.
  • Biotechnology: Concentrating biological materials, extracts, and fermentation broths for further processing or purification.
  • Water Treatment: Used in processes like desalination and water recycling, where efficient evaporation is essential for high-quality water production.
  • Recovery of solvent and products from effluent or waste: Recovered concentrated liquid can be used as feed of ATFD (Agitated Thin Film Dryer) to achieve higher concentration or dry powder can be easily reused or disposed of.
  • Zero Liquid Discharge System: Remove TSS, TDS, BOD, COD, and TKN from pharmaceutical & chemical effluents.