With the continuous development of the food industry, the double-effect concentrator, as an efficient and energy-saving equipment, plays an increasingly important role in the juice production process. This article will give you a detailed introduction to the principle, characteristics and application of the double effect concentrator in juice production.
Concentrator. 1. The principle of double-effect concentrator.
The double-effect concentrator independently developed by Beijing Shunfu Technology adopts external heating natural circulation and vacuum negative pressure to achieve efficient concentration of materials through two-stage heating and evaporation. The one-effect tube heater is responsible for heating the material to a boiling state, and then entering the evaporation chamber for evaporation. The evaporated steam enters the two-effect tube heater and heats the material again, so that the moisture in the material further evaporates. Finally, the material after two-stage concentration enters the concentrator for paste-collecting.
Double-acting concentrator.
Second, the characteristics of the double-effect concentrator.
1.Energy-saving and efficient: The dual-effect concentrator adopts two-stage heating and evaporation, which can effectively reduce energy consumption and improve production efficiency.
2.Wide range of application: The double-effect concentrator is suitable for low-temperature vacuum concentration of a variety of heat-sensitive materials, such as traditional Chinese medicine, western medicine, glucose, wine, starch, oral liquid, chemical industry, food, monosodium glutamate, dairy products, etc.
3.Easy to operate: The double-effect concentrator adopts an automatic control system, which is easy to operate and can be unattended.
4.Environmental protection and safety: The double-effect concentrator adopts a closed design to reduce the contact between the material and the outside world and ensure the hygiene and safety in the production process.
Double-acting concentrator.
3. Application of double-effect concentrator in juice production.
In the juice production process, the dual-effect concentrator can be used for the concentration of fruit and vegetable juice and the extraction of pectin. First, the juice is heated to a boiling state and then entered the evaporation chamber for evaporation. The evaporated steam enters the two-effect tube heater to heat the fruit and vegetable juice again, so that the water in the fruit and vegetable juice can be further evaporated. After two stages of concentration, the fruit and vegetable juice enters the concentrator for pasteing. During this process, ingredients such as pectin will gradually precipitate and adhere to the walls of the pot. As the temperature of the pot wall increases, ingredients such as pectin will further dissolve in the juice. After a period of concentration and extraction, a high concentration of fruit and vegetable juice and pectin extract can be obtained.
In addition, the double-action concentrator can also be used for the processing of fruit juice drinks. Fresh fruits or vegetables are cleaned and juiced to be juiced, and the resulting juice is piped into a double-effect concentrator for concentration. During the concentration process, the water in the juice gradually evaporates, while the fruity, nutrients, and other components are retained. After a period of concentration, a high concentration of juice beverage puree can be obtained. Then add the right amount of water or other additives as needed to blend to get different flavors of fruit juice drinks.
As an efficient and energy-saving equipment, the double-effect concentrator plays an increasingly important role in the juice production process. It not only improves production efficiency, reduces energy consumption and costs, but also ensures the quality and taste of the product. With the continuous development and progress of the food industry, the double-effect concentrator will play an even more important role in the future.