
Product Overview
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The FFE series falling film evaporator (FFE-100L~2000L) is designed for pilot-scale to industrial applications, providing high-capacity material concentration and solvent recovery, especially for the efficient concentration of heat-sensitive products.
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The complete system features a floor-standing, compact layout for straightforward operation. The equipment complies with GMP requirements, and all product-contact parts are made of SUS316L stainless steel with vacuum jackets and food-grade EPDM seals, making it suitable for food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and wastewater treatment applications.
*Max. Evaporation Rate
*Max. Single-Pass Separation Efficiency
Residence Time
100 - 2000 L/h
90-99%
≤1 min
*Performance data based on pure ethanol evaporation tests.
Key Features

Energy-Efficient Insulation
All core components feature stainless steel jackets for full-process insulation, reducing energy loss and ambient temperature impact to ensure consistent batch quality

Broad Solvent Compatibility
Compatible with a broad range of organic solvents including ethanol, methanol, propanol, heptane, pentane, etc. (Sealing material shall be upgraded accordingly)
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High Recovery Efficiency
Single-pass film flow with optimized heat transfer achieve 90%–99% solvent recovery rates, minimizing product loss and operating costs
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Food & Pharma-Grade Compliance
All wetted parts in SUS316 stainless steel with EPDM seals, finished to Ra ≤ 0.6–0.8 μm — fully compliant with sanitary standards
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High Product Purity
Integrated cyclone separator minimizes product carryover in the recovered solvent, reducing residual content to as low as 3 ppm
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Continuous Operation Ready
Pneumatic actuation delivers intrinsically spark-free continuous processing for flammable solvents; optional PLC+HMI package for full automation
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Space-Saving Footprint: Skid-mounted and modular design simplifies installation, allows easy relocation
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Short Residence Time (≤1 min): Single-pass film flow minimizes thermal exposure, effectively protecting heat-sensitive active ingredients
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Multiple Material Options: SUS316L, Duplex stainless steel 2205, Super Duplex stainless steel 2507, Hastelloy, etc., accommodating various fluids
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Dual-Plate Condenser: upports different cooling units for staged condensation. Its high surface-area-to-volume design maximizes condensation efficiency while reducing energy consumption and system footprint
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CIP Compatibility: Clean-in-place design reduces manual cleaning work and production downtime
Other Features

Working Principle
Two stages take the feed from liquid inlet to separated concentrate and vapor, in a single continuous pass.
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Under differential pressure, the liquid feed is drawn into the tubular evaporator and evenly distributed into the tube bundle through an integrated liquid distributor.
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The liquid flows downward along the heated tube walls under gravity, forming a thin and continuously renewed film that maximizes heat transfer surface contact.
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Heat is transferred through the tube wall from the heating medium, rapidly vaporizing the volatile componentsduring the short residence time while minimizing thermal exposure.
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The concentrated liquid is collected in the buffer tank, while entrained droplets are separated by the gas-liquid separator before the vapor enters the condenser.

Technical Specifications
Model | FFE-100 L | FFE-200 L | FFE-300 L | FFE-500 L | FFE-1000 L | FFE-2000 L |
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Ethanol Evap. Rate (99% Efficiency) | 100 L/h | 200 L/h | 300 L/h | 500 L/h | 1000 L/h | 2000 L/h |
Evaporation Area | 3.7 m² | 6.7 m² | 9.4 m² | 18.1 m² | 31.3 m² | 45 m² |
Condensation Area | 2.7 + 1.2 m² | 5.7 + 2.7 m² | 7.2 + 2.7 m² | 14.5 + 7 m² | 30 + 15 m² | 45 + 20 m² |
Light-Phase Collection Tank | 100 L | 100 L | 100 L | 100 L | 250 L | 250 L |
Heavy-Phase Buffer Tank | 7.5 L | 15.5 L | 23.0 L | 31.0 L | 50 L | 100 L |
Unit Weight | 500 kg | 600 kg | 660 kg | 720 kg | 840 kg | 5500 kg |
Unit Dimensions | 1200×840×2400 mm | 1300×840×2400 mm | 1400×840×2400 mm | 1500×840×2400 mm | 1640×840×2400 mm | 4500×2500×5100 mm |
Flexible System Configurations
Upgrade Options
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Feed tanks and receiving tanks with customized size, material, and type
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Heat exchange module: converts high-pressure steam into controlled-temperature thermal fluid as the heating medium
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Material upgrades: Duplex stainless steel 2205, Super Duplex stainless steel 2507, Hastelloy® C-276, etc
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Sealing upgrade: FKM sealing
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Condenser type: shell-and-tube condenser with PTFE sealing
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Process monitoring: additional temperature sensors, vacuum pressure monitoring, flow monitoring, and online pH monitoring
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Electrical and explosion-proof compliance: ATEX, IECEx, UL, CSA, etc
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PLC control system
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CIP cleaning system
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Continuous feeding and discharging pumps
Industries & Applications
Pharma & Biotechnology
Gentle concentration of heat-sensitive biopharmaceutical products and natural extracts
Food & Beverage
Continuous concentration of food ingredients, fruit juices, dairy products, and functional materials
Chemical Processing
Organic solvent recovery, chemical solution concentration, and fine chemical processing
Environmental Protection
High-capacity waste liquid reduction and valuable resource recovery from industrial processes
Frequently Asked Questions



