Used EPCON MVR Falling Film Vacuum Evaporator – 4,200 kg/h | AISI 316 | 1-Pass | Whey Concentration | Upgradeable

Manufacturer Information:

• Brand: EPCON

• Type: 1-Pass MVR Falling Film Vacuum Evaporator

• Construction Material: AISI 316 Acid-Proof Stainless Steel

• Condition: Used

• Documentation: Complete original technical documentation included

Description:

This Used EPCON 1-Pass Mechanical Vapour Recompression (MVR) Falling Film Vacuum Evaporator is designed for efficient and hygienic concentration of whey and similar liquid products, increasing solids from 5% to 20% in a single pass. Operating at an evaporation rate of 4,000–4,200 kg/hour, the system leverages MVR technology to recover and reuse energy by compressing evaporated water into reusable steam, offering significant energy savings and reduced operating costs.

Built from AISI 316 acid-resistant stainless steel, this unit features 745 pipes (Ø38 mm x 6 meters) and is fully compatible with demanding food, dairy, or biotech applications. Its compact design fits within an 8 x 8 meter footprint and stands at approximately 8 meters in height.

This evaporator is upgradeable to a 2-pass system, with engineering support available to increase water evaporation capacity by ~25%, offering even greater performance flexibility.

Specifications:

• Evaporation Technology: Falling Film Vacuum Evaporation

• Configuration: Single-pass (1-pass) – Upgradeable to 2-pass

• Water Evaporation Capacity: 4,000–4,200 kg/hour (product dependent)

• Product Concentration: 5% to 20% total solids (whey-based reference)

• Vapour Recompression: Mechanical Vapour Recompression (MVR)

• Pipe Details:

  • Number of Pipes: 745

  • Pipe Diameter: Ø38 mm

  • Pipe Length: 6 meters

• Construction Material: Acidproof stainless steel – AISI 316

• Installation Footprint: Approx. 8 m x 8 m

• Height: Approx. 8 meters

• Documentation: Includes original EPCON technical documents

• Condition: Used – Excellent build and retrofit potential

Features:

• Energy-efficient MVR system uses electricity to compress and reuse steam

• Single-pass operation reduces thermal stress and maximizes throughput

• AISI 316 stainless steel contact surfaces for sanitary processing

• Evaporation rate up to 4,200 kg/hour, depending on process variables

• Fully documented for easy installation, commissioning, and validation

• Compact footprint ideal for space-conscious facilities

• Upgradeable to 2-pass with potential for 25% increase in capacity

• Available engineering support for redesign, rebuild, and optimization

• Designed for dairy and food processing, but adaptable for biotech and industrial liquids

Applications:

• Dairy & Cheese Production: Concentrating whey, milk, or lactose solutions

• Food Processing: Juice, broth, plant-based liquids, coffee extract

• Beverage Industry: Tea extracts, syrup reduction, non-alcoholic concentrates

• Biotech: Fermentation broth concentration

• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceuticals: Herbal extract concentration

• Environmental: Wastewater concentration and recovery

• Pet Food & Protein Recovery: Processing of liquid side streams

What might this be used for?

• Concentrating whey in dairy facilities while recovering heat via MVR

• Reducing energy costs with efficient single-pass vacuum evaporation

• Increasing production efficiency by eliminating multiple evaporation stages

• Integrating into a whey powder or protein isolate production line

• Upgrading to a 2-pass evaporator for higher capacity and flexibility

• Supporting low-temperature evaporation of heat-sensitive products

• Replacing older, non-MVR systems with a modern energy-efficient unit

• Customizing to new products or process specs with engineering support

• Operating in cleanroom or food-safe environments with AISI 316 materials

• Processing waste or by-product streams into valuable concentrate