Project: Instant Coffee Production
Location: Indonesia
Equipment: Four-effect TVR Falling Film Evaporator
Working Medium: Coffee Extract
Treatment Capacity: 22,000 kg/hr
Inlet Concentration: 4–5 °Brix
Outlet Concentration: 45 °Brix
Unit Steam Consumption: 1 ton of steam evaporates 3.9 tons of water
In modern instant coffee production, efficient water removal from coffee extract is crucial to ensure high-quality powder, low energy consumption, and maximum flavor retention. A 4-effect TVR (Thermal Vapor Recompression) evaporator is applicable for this purpose, providing energy-efficient concentration of coffee liquor before spray drying.
Instant coffee production begins with high-temperature, high-pressure extraction of grinded coffee beans to obtain a coffee liquor containing soluble solids (around 4–5 °Brix). The extract is filtered to remove insoluble substances, producing a clear liquid suitable for concentration.
The coffee liquor is then concentrated in an evaporator to approximately 45 °Brix, significantly reducing water content and preparing it for spray drying, which produces high-quality instant coffee powder.
As a leading manufacturer of industrial evaporators, we proundly offer the 4-effect TVR (Thermal Vapor Recompression) evaporator, specially engineered for instant coffee production:
High Energy Efficiency: Multi-effect design combined with TVR recycles vapor, reducing steam consumption by up to 50%. In practical operation, 1 ton of steam can evaporate around 3.9~4.0tons of water, delivering exceptional energy savings.
Gentle Processing: Controlled temperatures throughout the evaporation process ensure the preservation of coffee aroma and flavor, maintaining premium product quality.
Reduced Downtime: Each effect features separate self-circulation, providing high flow rates to prevent fouling, ensure stable long-term operation, and simplifying maintenance.
Larger Separator Design: Coffee liquor tends to foam during evaporation. To address this, the separator is designed with increased diameter and height, effectively preventing material carryover with vaporized water.
High Automation: Equipped with a PLC control system, the evaporator can operate automatically with minimal manual intervention. The full process is visible and monitored in real-time, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
With our 4-effect TVR evaporator, coffee producers can maximize production efficiency, minimize energy costs, and maintain consistent product quality, making it the ideal solution for modern instant coffee manufacturing.
The multi-effect TVR evaporator is an essential solution for modern instant coffee production, combining high energy efficiency, gentle processing, robust design, and advanced automation. By integrating our evaporator into your production line, you can significantly reduce steam consumption, maintain premium coffee quality, and achieve long-term operational reliability.
Whether you are upgrading an existing plant or building a new facility, we provide the optimized balance of performance, efficiency, and automation, helping coffee producers remain competitive while delivering consistent, high-quality instant coffee to the market.
