Parameter | Typical Range* |
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Operation | Continuous, 24/7 |
Shell pressure (vacuum) | ~6-25 kPa(abs) (duty-dependent) |
Compressor discharge pressure | ~45-120 kPa(abs) (sets ΔT and capacity) |
Electric use (MVR) | ~15-40 kWh per ton of water evaporated |
Fresh steam demand | Very low after start-up (backup/ancillary only) |
Turndown | 50-100% with stable ΔT and quality |
Availability | ≥95-98% with redundancy and planned CIP |
Materials | SS316L / duplex; Ti/Hastelloy on request |