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GEA develops new compact evaporator series CompaCon
14 Jun 2021
GEA has developed a new, compact evaporation series for the concentration of all kinds of liquids. All components needed for operation are installed in two modules which meet the standards for container transportation. All parts are accessible as platforms are provided up to the top. The unit is delivered fully cabled and pre-commissioned with a fully automatic control system based on the GEA Codex Standard (Siemens PLC).
GEA's CompaCon falling film evaporator is designed for the concentration of all types of liquids. (Photo: GEA)
These evaporation units are designed for evaporation capacities from 50 to 3000 kg/h. Depending on the product and requested concentration two evaporation technologies are used: falling film evaporation (FF) and forced circulation (FC) evaporation. Additionally, GEA is offering two heating options: thermally (T), as direct steam or thermal vapor recompression (TVR) or electrically with mechanical vapor recompression (MVR). The thermal vapor compressors are designed by GEA with high efficiency. GEA has more than 80 years of experience in the development and design of jet pumps and compressors. The latest compact design available on the market is used for mechanical vapor recompression. They are controlled by a frequency converter. The plant then does not require live steam during operation.
The CompaCon (FF) series is available in 4 sizes - XS, S, M, L ranging from 50 to 3000 kg/h evaporation. Heating options of FF series are thermally (T) for the sizes XS, S, M and electrically (E) for the sizes M and L The FC series is available in 2 sizes (S and M) with a range from 100 kg/h to 1500 kg/h evaporation. The heating option for these units is thermally (T) by direct steam or with TVR.
Due to the high degree of modularization the timeline from order to first product run is very attractive as long installation and commission periods are not necessary. Capacity increase is possible in many cases by exchange of one of the modules.
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GEA is one of the world’s largest suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
The international technology group, founded in 1881, focuses on machinery and plants, as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. For instance, every second pharma separator for essential healthcare products such as vaccines or novel biopharmaceuticals is produced by GEA. In food, every fourth package of pasta or every third chicken nugget are processed with GEA technology.
With more than 18,000 employees, the group generated sales of about EUR 5.5 billion in more than 150 countries in the 2025 fiscal year. GEA plants, processes, components and services enhance the efficiency and sustainability of customers’ production. They contribute significantly to the reduction of CO2 emissions, plastic usage and food waste. In doing so, GEA makes a key contribution toward a sustainable future, in line with the company’s purpose: ”Engineering for a better world.”
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