Concentration tank characteristics and operating procedures

1. **Concentrator Overview**

- Suitable for concentrating materials like traditional Chinese medicine, Western medicine, starch sugar, dairy products, and recovering industrial organic solvents (e.g., alcohol).

- Ideal for low-temperature vacuum concentration of heat-sensitive materials in small batches.

- Components: vertical tube heater, concentrator, condenser, and pipeline valves.

- Vacuum system options: hydraulic ejector or vacuum pump.

2. **Key Features**

- **Alcohol Recovery**:

- High recovery capacity with vacuum concentration.

- 5–10 times higher productivity and 30% lower energy consumption compared to older equipment.

- **Liquid Concentration**:

- Combines externally heated natural circulation with vacuum evaporation.

- Fast evaporation rate and concentration ratio up to 1.3.

- Sealed, foam-free operation with pollution-free, flavorful concentrate.

- Easy to clean by opening heater covers.

- Compact design with stainless steel insulation and finishes (mirror or matte).

3. **Operating Procedures**

- **Pre-Operation Checks**:

1. Ensure equipment is clean.

2. Verify correct valve positions.

3. Open the vacuum valve.

4. Feed material until visible in the sight glass, then close the feed valve.

5. Open the steam drain valve, clear dirt from the steam pipe, and close the valve.

6. Heat the system by raising heater pressure to establish circulation.

7. Open condenser inlet and drain valves, adjusting as needed.

4. **Normal Operation**

- Maintain constant liquid level by adjusting the feed valve.

- Every two hours:

1. Open the exhaust valve above the heater to remove condensable gases.

2. Drain condensate from the heater and condenser as needed.

5. **Post-Operation**

- Clean the equipment thoroughly, including heater and evaporator.