mechanical vapour recompression
machine setup - mechanical vapour recompression

Thermosag is a leading mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) manufacturer in India, specializing in providing innovative and efficient solutions for thermal separation processes. With a focus on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, Thermosag has established itself as a trusted name in the industry.

What is Mechanical Vapour Recompression?

As the name suggests, mechanical vapor recompression technology involves the use of a mechanical compressor that recompresses the vapor of an MVR evaporator to a higher pressure. It functions as a heat pump, adding more energy and increasing the temperature gradient to the vapor.

Our technology offers a whole gamut of benefits ranging from reduced specific energy consumption, low operational costs, seamless evaporation of the product owing to low-temperature differences, simplicity of the process, and top-notch partial load behaviour.

Product Overview

Evaporation, a vital thermal separation process, is widely used in chemical, pharmaceutical, agrochemical, specialty chemical, dye, food & beverage, salt, and environmental industries. To cut energy costs and boost sustainability, plants evolved from multiple-effect systems to thermal vapor compression and now MVR, reducing fossil fuel use, water loss, and TOE in production.

MVR Evaporator Working Principle Animation

MVR Working Principle Animation

MVR Working Principle

Mechanical Vapour Compression (MVR) machines use fast-spinning impeller blades and a diffuser to turn vapor speed into pressure. This design, called a Centrifugal Turbo Compressor, is chosen based on operating needs, vapor flow, and required pressure. In evaporation plants, the compressor raises the temperature and pressure of vapor, creating the difference needed to heat the system. This makes MVR evaporators more energy-efficient and sustainable.

MVR Product

Centrifugal Turbo Recompressors as MVR

Centrifugal recompressors are generally used in evaporation plants function with 8-20 degC temperature differences. These are also continuous flow machines with a speed range of 10,000 and 35,000 RPM. There is a spiral type housing in these compressors with an axial suction nozzle and a open rotating impeller.

Impellers are manufactured using titanium alloys. The high rotating speeds and the resulting forces necessitate the shape and stability of impellers and hence the construction. 

A single-stage turbo compressor helps achieve the compression ratio of more than 2 with a volume flow range of 1 and 140 m3/second.

Centrifugal turbo recompressors are designed with state-of-the-art construction and technology. Their supremacy to the centrifugal fan, Centrifugal Blower and rotary blower recompressors is unquestionable on account of a plethora of reasons and advantages. Stable performance, best cost-performance, optimum utilization of the equipment functioning, and perfect balance of investment and output ratio are some of the many reasons why centrifugal turbo compressors outperform other type of MVR’s.

Industrial MVR Benefits

Our evaporators deliver major energy savings by compressing all available vapor for full recovery, unlike thermal vapor compression, which relies on large steam supplies. Though MVR systems cost slightly more than conventional thermal plants, they quickly repay investment through reduced energy use and long-term benefits. Thermosag’s centrifugal turbo recompressors stand out for efficiency, productivity, and reliability. Designed for diverse industries such as chemicals, natural products, and food & beverage, they excel in high-temperature applications like Zero Liquid Discharge and Salt Recovery. Compared to centrifugal fans or blowers, centrifugal turbo compressors achieve higher temperature increases with superior energy efficiency. Built with advanced tools and precise engineering, Thermosag’s compressors feature wear-resistant impellers for durability, making them the ideal choice for sustainable MVR evaporation.

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    Salient Features

    Thermosag is one of the leading MVR evaporator manufacturers in India who are here to provide you the MVR systems with the below mentioned features and functionalities with further customization possibilities.

    Construction

    • Design optimization with the latest engineering tools
    • Computational fluid dynamics to achieve optimal impeller dynamics
    • Finite element analysis to achieve high efficiency and low stress component design
    • Single Piece Milled Titanium alloy Impeller for highest durability
    • Casing in Stainless Steel or higher
    • High-precision gear system
    • Four-level precision gears ensure long life
    • Single helical gear, balance fluid axial force
    • Tilting pad bearing design
    • Bearings with theoretically no life limit
    • PLC Based perfect equipment monitoring system with advanced safety interlocks

    Performance

    • Most Advanced Compressor
    • High Compression Ratio equivalent to 6-20 Deg C Saturated Steam Equivalent temperature rise in single stage
    • Single volume flow: 3000 ~ 280,000 m³ / h
    • High Compression Efficiencies; 75-88%
    • Low Noise Level; <85 dBA

    Comparison – MVR V/S TVR

    MVR

    • Lower Energy Requirement
    • Lower Operating Cost
    • Steam Requirement only for Startup and Seal. Even can be eliminated using Electric Heating for Startup and small quantity of Steam
    • Very small capacity of Boiler or No Boiler
    • No Cooling Water required
    • Usually 1 or 2 Effect which will simplify operation
    • More than 97% of recovered Water can be recycled to process
    • Smaller footprint
    • Lower Carbon footprint
    mvr-flow

    TVR

    • Higher Energy Requirements
    • Higher Operating Cost
    • Huge quantity of Steam/ Hot Oil/ Hot Water Required
    • Large Capacity of Boiler
    • Large capacity of Cooling Tower
    • More No. of Effects to reduce Steam so complex operation
    • Water Loss through Cooling Tower in the range of 20-100% based on no. of effects
    • Larger Footprint
    • Higher Carbon Footprint
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    MVR Usage For Energy Optimization and Environment Perspective

    Multiple-effect evaporation (MEE) plants have long been used worldwide, but rising steam costs have made them less viable. Once ideal, MEE systems heated with live steam or thermal vapor recompressors are now outperformed by modern MVR technology, which runs on electricity and offers sustainable efficiency. With energy costs continuing to rise, adding more effects is rarely effective, making retrofitting an optimal solution. Replacing MEE with MVR reduces cooling tower water loss, fossil or biofuel use, and carbon footprint, supporting green energy goals. Many MEE plants designed with 6–15°C temperature differences can be directly converted to MVR using centrifugal turbo compressors by installing recompressors and new vapor ducts, changing the plant’s energy flow so most vapor heats all effects with minimal steam and cooling water. For MEEs with larger temperature differences, an extra evaporator body can enable conversion to efficient MVR operation.

    Comparison with Different Mechanical Vapour Recompressor Types

    Type Turbo Compressor Turbo Blower Centrifugal Fan Roots Blower
    Compression Ratio ≤ 2 ≤ 1.4 ≤ 1.25 ≤ 1.4
    Saturated Temp. Rise(oC) ≤ 20 ≤ 8 ≤ 4 ≤ 8
    Flow Rate @ 100 oC > 100 T/hr > 100 T/hr > 100 T/hr < 1 T/hr
    Impeller Centrifugal Centrifugal Centrifugal Volumetric
    Impeller Manu. Process Mill Weld Weld Cast
    Manu. Cost High Lower Lower Lowest
    Maintenance Low Low Moderate High
    Downtime Low Low Low High
    Operating Speed (RPM) 5000-35000 4000-12000 2000-3000 1450-2900
    Noise Level (dBA) ≤ 85 ≤ 85 ≤ 85 ≤ 110
    Compression Efficiency in % 75 – 88 75 – 88 75 – 88 45 – 55

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    MVR Evaporator Applications

    The evaporation rate of an MVR evaporator can vary, making compressor capacity regulation essential. Common control methods include suction pressure, speed, pre-rotation, and by-pass control, each affecting the compressor curve. Capacity fluctuations often occur with changing upstream process conditions, so measures are needed to prevent long-term efficiency losses. Even small shifts in mass flow, product parameters, or temperature directly impact plant performance, requiring thermal flow adjustments. At Thermosag, as a leading MVR evaporator manufacturer, we ensure precise regulation by adjusting compressor pressure or saturated steam temperature. Both component design and operating point variations are critical in selecting the right regulation system, ensuring stable, energy-efficient performance across industries.

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