GEA meVap®
The meVap® is our brand name for all processes heated with mechanical vapor recompression. GEA meVap® provides a powerful, future‑ready solution for decarbonizing industrial processes.
Product family GEA meVap®
Across all four product areas, the unifying principle is the temperature increase generated by electrically driven mechanical fans. This higher temperature serves as an efficient energy source for downstream thermal process steps. The meVap® concept combines two strong components into one integrated solution:
- Mechanical vapor recompression technology
- Process units such as evaporation, distillation, and crystallization
GEA has been a pioneer in this field for decades and offers an extensive track record of successful installations. As one of Germany’s top 40 industrial companies, GEA provides cross‑industry expertise, solid financial strength, and long‑term reliability. Innovation is driven by in‑house R&D and the transfer of concepts across different application areas.
GEA takes a holistic approach to process engineering, focusing equally on plant performance, operational simplicity, and user‑friendliness. meVap® systems offer strong performance reserves, ensuring stable operation even under challenging conditions. Customers trust GEA not only for proven technology and process know‑how, but also for its strong global presence and comprehensive service network—today and in the future.
What are the customer benefits of using GEA meVap®?
- We deliver added value through CO2 reduction and electrification.
- Pioneer and innovator – our experience gives customers confidence.
- We focus on the performance of our plants.
- Production process optimization, combined with digital solutions after commissioning, ensures constant availability, sustainability, and productivity.
- Customer-centric approach, strengthened by performance partnerships.
- We deliver more! We offer a complete package: energy savings and sustainable process responsibility. We provide what customers need – not just what we have.
Why is MVR technology the game changer for efficient thermal separation?
Mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) is an advanced energy recovery technique used in thermal separation plants like evaporators, crystallizers and distillation systems that drastically reduces the external energy input required for the process, resulting both in significantly improved energy efficiency and reduced operating costs.
Coefficient of performance (COP)
COP examples |
η = 0,7 |
η = 0,5 |
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ΔT = 6K |
40,7 |
29,1 |
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ΔT = 60 K |
4,7 |
3,4 |
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ΔT = 120 K |
2,7 |
1,9 |
Opciones de calentamiento para las plantas de separación térmica
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