thermo vapour compressor
A thermo vapour compressor is a sophisticated industrial device designed to recover and reuse low-pressure steam in various processes. This innovative technology operates by utilizing high-pressure motive steam to entrain and compress low-pressure vapour, effectively creating medium-pressure steam that can be reused in industrial processes. The system consists of three main components: a converging-diverging nozzle, a mixing chamber, and a diffuser. The high-pressure motive steam enters through the nozzle, where it accelerates to supersonic velocities, creating a low-pressure region that draws in the low-pressure vapour. In the mixing chamber, these two streams combine, and the mixture then passes through the diffuser where its velocity decreases and pressure increases. This process enables significant energy recovery and steam conservation in industrial applications. Thermo vapour compressors find extensive use in industries such as chemical processing, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and power generation. They are particularly valuable in evaporation processes, distillation systems, and heat recovery applications. The technology's ability to upgrade low-pressure steam to a more useful pressure level makes it an essential component in energy-efficient industrial operations, contributing to both cost savings and environmental sustainability.