The product is pumped into the lower end of the vertical heat exchanger and flows through the cylinder. The product is continuously agitated and removed from the cylinder wall by the scraping blades. Heating and cooling media flow in the annular space between the heat transfer cylinder and the insulated jacket.
Contherm scraped-surface heat exchangers can be connected in series for in-line heating and cooling.
Features
• Vertical installation eliminates air pockets
• Driving unit on top
• Four sizes with heating area from 0.28 to 0.98 square meters
Benefits
• Minimal floor space
• Easy to open for inspection and exchange of scraping knives
• Ideal for sticky and lumpy viscous food products
Contherm is a trademark belonging to Alfa Laval Inc., USA