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Stock Number: #215279
Evaporation Rate: 16,800 lb/h
Total Heat Transfer Surface Area: 268 ft²
Pressure: 15 psi
Temperature: 90 °C
Vacuum: Yes
Additional Information: 4-effect (Kestner) falling film evaporator system product flow rate 5600 lbs/hr @ 48 degrees C, feed flow rate 22400 lbs/hr @ 90 degrees C, System consists of: (1) 24 square meter (268 square feet) 316 stainless steel tube, head and shell vertical falling film evaporator (1st effect), manufactured by APV Mitchell ltd, serial #9/388630/73, working pressure tube side 15 psig + full vacuum @ 100 degrees C, shell 9.5 psig + full vacuum @ 170 degrees C, (38) 1½” diameter x 16 swg x 20’ long 316 stainless steel tubes, 316 stainless steel tube sheets, 14” diameter 316 stainless steel shell, (2) 316 stainless steel dished heads, top head with distributor plate, mounted on lugs, (1) 57 square meter (616 square feet) 316 stainless steel tube, head and shell vertical falling film evaporator (2nd effect), manufactured by APV Mitchell ltd, serial #9/388640/73, working pressure tube side 9 psig + full vacuum @ 87 degrees C, shell 15 psig + full vacuum @ 100 degrees C, (88) 1½” diameter x 16 swg x 20’ long 316 stainless steel tubes, 316 stainless steel tube sheets, 21” diameter 316 stainless steel shell, (2) 316 stainless steel dished heads, top head with distributor plate, mounted on lugs, (1) 71 square meter (770 square feet) 316 stainless steel tube, head and shell vertical falling film evaporator (3rd effect), manufactured by APV Mitchell ltd, serial #9/388650/73, working pressure tube side full vacuum @ 71 degrees C, shell full vacuum @ 87 degrees C, (109) 1½” diameter x 16 swg x 20’ long 316 stainless steel tubes, 316 stainless steel tube sheets, 23” diameter 316 stainless steel shell, (2) 316 stainless steel dished heads, top head with distributor plate, mounted on lugs, (1) 99 square meter (1070 square feet) 316 stainless steel tube, head and shell vertical falling film evaporator (4th effect), manufactured by APV Mitchell ltd, serial #9/388660/73, working pressure tube side full vacuum @ 50 degrees C, shell full vacuum @ 70 degrees C, (151) 1½” diameter x 20’ long 316 stainless steel tubes, 316 stainless steel tube sheets, 27” diameter 316 stainless steel shell, (2) 316 stainless steel dished heads, top head with distributor plate, mounted on lugs, (1) 30 square meter (330 square feet) 316 stainless steel tube, head and shell vertical condenser (pre-heater), manufactured by Stainless Steel Plant Ltd, serial #4414, design pressure tubeside 110 psi @ 187 degrees C, shell 33 psi @ 130 degrees C, (63) 1” diameter x 20’ long 316 stainless steel tubes, 316 stainless steel tube sheets, 16” diameter 316 stainless steel shell, (2) 316 stainless steel flat heads, mounted on lugs (1) 99 square meter (1072 square feet) 316 stainless steel tube, head and shell horizontal condenser (vacuum condenser), manufactured by Stainless Steel Plant Ltd, serial #4415, design pressure tubeside 100 psi @ 50 degrees C, shell full vacuum @ 50 degrees C, (256) 1” diameter x 16’ long 316 stainless steel tubes, 2-pass tubeside, 316 stainless steel tube sheets, 25” diameter 316 stainless steel shell, (2) 316 stainless steel dished heads, mounted on saddles (1) approx 670 liter 316 stainless steel separator (1st effect), manufactured by APV, serial #388530, design pressure 17 psig + full vacuum @ 126 degrees C, 2’ 6” diameter x 4’ 6” straight side, bolt dished top, weld coned bottom, mounted on lugs, (1) approx 880 liter 316 stainless steel separator (2nd effect), manufactured by APV, serial #388540, design pressure full vacuum @ 100 degrees C, 2’ 9” diameter x 4’ 11” straight side, bolt dished top, weld coned bottom, mounted on lugs, (1) approx 1500 liter 316 stainless steel separator (3rd effect), manufactured by APV, serial #388550, design pressure 4.4 psi + full vacuum @ 80 degrees C, 3’ 3” diameter x 5’ 10” straight side, bolt dished top, weld coned bottom, mounted on lugs, (1) approx 4000 liter 316 stainless steel separator (4th effect), manufactured by APV, serial #388560, design pressure full vacuum @ 60 degrees C, 4’ 6” diameter x 8’ 3” straight side, bolt dished top, weld coned bottom, mounted on lugs,
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Used evaporators are thermal separation systems that concentrate solutions, recover solvents, or reduce waste volume by vaporizing liquid components. These systems are essential across industries where product purity, yield, and cost-efficiency matter. With more than 47 years of industry expertise, IPP offers used, secondhand and surplus evaporators from 20 complete plant sites and a massive inventory of over 15,000 systems ready to ship.

Evaporators are available in multiple configurations—falling film, rising film, forced circulation, wiped film and multiple-effect systems—each tailored for specific viscosity, temperature sensitivity and throughput needs.

Primary uses across industries

  • In pharmaceuticals, evaporators concentrate APIs and remove solvents during intermediate processing
  • In chemical manufacturing, they purify products and reclaim valuable solvents from process streams
  • In food and beverage, they concentrate juices, dairy products, extracts and syrups
  • In wastewater treatment, they reduce volume and recover reusable components

Types of materials processed

  • Heat-sensitive or solvent-based mixtures
  • Aqueous solutions, organic solvents and slurries
  • Viscous liquids and high-solid content mixtures

Common materials of construction

Evaporators are built for long service life, cleanability and chemical resistance:

  • Stainless steel for sanitary and corrosion-resistant applications
  • Hastelloy and other alloys for aggressive chemicals
  • Glass-lined steel for ultra-pure or reactive materials

Key features of industrial evaporators

  • Available as single-effect or multi-effect systems for energy efficiency
  • Options for vacuum operation to protect heat-sensitive materials
  • Integration with distillation, crystallization or solvent recovery units
  • Configurable heating sources: steam, hot oil, or electric
  • Designed for clean-in-place (CIP) and automated control systems

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What’s the difference between falling film and forced circulation evaporators?
Falling film evaporators are ideal for heat-sensitive materials and lower viscosities, while forced circulation systems handle higher solids and fouling-prone feeds.
Can used evaporators be modified for new applications?
Yes – many units can be reconfigured with new instrumentation, controls or materials of construction to meet changing process needs.
Are multi-effect evaporators more energy efficient?
Absolutely – they reuse vapor from one stage to heat the next, reducing overall steam consumption and operational costs.
What are the benefits of buying used or secondhand process equipment from IPP?
IPP provides faster lead times, cost savings and global support from a team with 47+ years of process plant experience.