Multi-effect Distillation Water Still

A multi-effect tubular distillation water still is a highly efficient device for producing distilled water.

Principle

- It operates based on the multi-effect evaporation principle. Feed water is sequentially heated and evaporated in multiple series-connected evaporation tubes (tubular bundles). The steam generated in the previous effect serves as the heating source for the next effect, allowing for efficient utilization of thermal energy and achieving energy-saving purposes. The steam condensed after each stage of evaporation forms distilled water.

Structural Features

- Tubular evaporator: This is the core component, consisting of multiple tubular bundles. Feed water flows inside the tubes, while heating steam circulates outside the tubes. This structure provides a large heating surface area and high heat exchange efficiency.
- Multiple effects in series: Typically, there are three-effect, four-effect, or even more effects. The more effects, the more fully thermal energy is utilized, though the equipment becomes more complex. The effects are connected via pipes and valves to ensure smooth circulation of steam and water.

Advantages

- Energy-efficient and highly effective: Compared to single-effect distillation water stills, the multi-effect design significantly reduces energy consumption. This is because subsequent effects utilize the secondary steam from previous effects, reducing reliance on external energy sources.
- High water quality: Effectively removes impurities, microorganisms, pyrogens, and other contaminants from water, producing high-quality distilled water that meets the stringent water standards required by industries such as pharmaceuticals and electronics.

Application Areas

- Pharmaceutical industry: Used for preparing water for injection, cleaning water, and other applications in drug manufacturing processes to ensure product quality and safety.
- Electronics industry: Provides high-purity distilled water for cleaning and preparing special solutions in the manufacturing processes of semiconductors and electronic components.