The advantages of an agitated thin-film evaporator are as follows:
1. Short residence time: The residence time of the feed liquid in an agitated thin-film evaporator is short, usually measured in seconds to minutes. This ensures that the raw liquid does not degrade throughout the evaporation process and helps to preserve its quality.
2. High heat transfer coefficients: The turbulence imparted by the rotor in an agitated thin-film evaporator leads to high heat transfer coefficients. This allows for faster heat transfer, leading to quicker evaporation.
3. Plug flow with minimum back-mixing: An agitated thin-film evaporator provides plug flow, which means that the liquid flows as a continuous stream without mixing with previously evaporated material. This minimizes back-mixing and ensures efficient separation of volatile compounds.
4. Preservation of heat-sensitive products: The short residence time and rapid surface renewal in an agitated thin-film evaporator make it suitable for handling heat-sensitive products. The low temperature differences between the heating media and the boiling liquid in a falling evaporator film also contribute to preserving the integrity of heat-sensitive materials.
Overall, an agitated thin-film evaporator offers advantages such as short residence time, high heat transfer coefficients, plug flow with minimum back-mixing, and the preservation of heat-sensitive products. These advantages make it a preferred choice for various applications where efficient and gentle separation of volatile compounds is required.
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