Trending In Wastewater Treatment: Industrial Vacuum Evaporation Systems

By Nikhil Kaitwade

Sought after in a variety of market sectors for their performance and utility, industrial vacuum evaporation systems are in the midst of a surge. For the unacquainted, this primer explains the reasons why.

Numerous campaigns and efforts are directed toward a single direction — to optimize the use of water. While at household levels there are various ways to conserve water and prevent wastage, at the industrial level the scenario is quite different.

At the industrial level, the focus is on using sophisticated technologies that can help conserve the good water and resolve the issue of wastewater management. Among these technologies, industrial vacuum evaporation systems have gained recent popularity.

Vacuum evaporation is a technique using evaporators to treat as well as recycle wastewater for a myriad of industrial purposes. Its popularity may be attributable to its efficiency in separating contaminants from water using high boiling points.

What Is The Underlying Technology?

Vacuum evaporation is an effective means for recycling wastewater to use it for various industrial processes such as metal forming and finishing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, and more. Wastewater is then combined with other processes — e.g., reverse osmosis — for the development of a complete wastewater treatment system. In addition, vacuum evaporation is a highly utilized process for the removal of water while manufacturing products.

These industrial vacuum evaporation systems are developed with high concentration ratios and separation to facilitate different industrial applications. Some of the industrial vacuum evaporation systems can treat wastewater from 150 liters to about 500 liters (~40 to 130 gallons) in as little as 24 hours. These vacuum evaporators are fully automated and support high levels of water removal.

While there are numerous concerns associated with the conservation of water, it should not be at the cost of the excess use of energy. Industrial vacuum evaporation systems occupy a lot less space and use less energy compared to the other evaporation technologies.

The technology is characterized by the transformation of liquid (i.e., water) into two different flows — treated water and concentrated waste. The water that is now separated from the waste is clean and safe. The vacuum evaporation process significantly reduces the volume of liquid waste.

Given the efficiency of the evaporation techniques, the industrial vacuum evaporation systems are gaining a lot of traction for wastewater treatment.

What Are The Top Benefits?

Industrial vacuum evaporation systems are highly suitable for all types of industries, including petrochemical and power, automotive, food and beverage, mining, and more. Below are some of the top benefits of the industrial vacuum evaporation systems:

• Two Types of Water Available — Industrial vacuum evaporation systems can produce reusable as well as clean water at the same time, thereby optimizing the use of the water.
• Reduction in Waste Volume — High-tech industrial vacuum evaporation systems enable a reduction in the volume of waste generated in the environment.
• Reduction in Water Pollution — Since the chief cause of water pollution is contaminated particles, it is crucial to get them separated from the water. The use of industrial vacuum evaporation systems helps prevent water loss by eliminating the pollutants.
• Environmental Conservation — Upon the treatment of the water, the harmful contaminants are disposed of in a way that does not harm the environment, thereby conserving it.
• Reusable Minerals and Elements — In addition to the conservation of energy and the environment, water treatment can also help in recovering methane. Even the natural fertilizers used for farming can be recovered.
• Adhering to Quality Standards — Every region has a particular standard for wastewater treatment. It is crucial to meet these standards through continuous monitoring, which makes industrial vacuum evaporation systems an important process.

Popularity In End-Use Industries

Since water is the basic requirement to serve various industrial purposes, a broad range of end-use industries have been striving to adopt industrial vacuum evaporation systems and are making them central to numerous processes.

At the forefront of demand for industrial vacuum evaporation systems is the food and beverage sector. The food and beverage industry is spreading horizontally with innovation and vertically with the proclivity of consumers toward packaged products. As a result, the pressure is on food and beverage manufacturers to develop products with utmost accuracy and hygiene. Given this, there has been a high demand for numerous sophisticated technologies to optimize internal processes.

Food technologists use the evaporation process to make food look more concentrated. In addition to the fundamental use of industrial vacuum evaporation systems for the treatment of water, the equipment holds high prominence for the extraction of additional water content in various food products and fruits. This is done to improve the shelf life of food products.

As consumers living in urban areas with hectic schedules look for packaged food and beverages, the industrial vacuum evaporation systems market could witness more opportunities.

The healthcare industry is also one of the leading end-use sectors for the industrial vacuum evaporation systems market. The wastewater produced by clinics, ambulatory care centers, hospitals, and similar healthcare institutions has been raising concerns. In a hospital setting, where hygiene is critical, there is a high incidence of soap, drugs, urine, blood, disinfectants, and similar products that pollute the water.

As a result, incorporation of industrial vacuum evaporation systems in healthcare institutions helps to reduce water wastage while also allowing the water to be recycled for nonpotable purposes.

During the pandemic of COVID-19, the demand for industrial vacuum evaporation systems did drop. However, there is a significant demand for them from the healthcare industry, as surfaces and healthcare equipment are cleaned on a frequent basis.

Future Of The Industrial Vacuum Evaporation Systems Market

Given the nature and influence of technology, it is certain that novel technology will soon find its way into the development of industrial vacuum evaporation systems. Demand for self-recovering equipment is likely to bring in collaborations of AI development companies to industrial vacuum evaporation systems manufacturers. Further system innovation through automation will likely give rise to additional partnerships and acquisitions as well.

About The Author
Nikhil Kaitwade heads the industrial automation domain at ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm Future Market Insights (FMI). The award-winning firm is headquartered in Dubai, with offices in the U.S., UK, and India. The insights presented in this article are based on a report by FMI on the Industrial Vacuum Evaporation Systems Market.