Low-temperature evaporation device for efficiently producing concentrated orange juice
By designing a low-temperature evaporation device, combined with condenser tubes and filters, the problem of high impurity content in traditional high-temperature evaporation devices is solved, achieving efficient concentration and purity of orange juice, reducing production costs and improving ease of operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHONGQING THREE GORGES XINPAI AGRI GRP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
Traditional high-temperature evaporation and concentration of orange juice results in high impurity content, affecting product quality, and lacks effective filtration devices or has insufficient filtration precision.
The device employs a low-temperature evaporation system, which includes an evaporator, condenser, filter, and control panel. Low-temperature evaporation is achieved through heat exchange via the condenser, impurities are filtered out using the filter, and operation is precisely controlled via the control panel.
It improves the efficiency of orange juice concentration, ensures product purity, reduces production costs, and achieves water resource recycling and operational convenience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of orange juice production technology, and in particular to a low-temperature evaporation device for high-efficiency concentrated orange juice production. Background Technology
[0002] With increasing demand for fruit juices such as orange juice, and higher requirements for product quality and nutrient retention, traditional high-temperature evaporation and concentration methods can no longer meet market demands. Low-temperature evaporation technology, which better preserves the nutrients and flavor compounds in orange juice, has gradually gained attention and is already being used in the production of some fruit juices and dairy products in the food processing industry.
[0003] Some evaporation units lack effective filtration devices at the discharge point, or the filtration accuracy of the devices is insufficient, resulting in concentrated orange juice containing a large amount of impurities, which affects the quality of the product. Utility Model Content
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a low-temperature evaporation device for the production of highly efficient concentrated orange juice.
[0005] This utility model is achieved by the following technical solution: a low-temperature evaporation device for producing high-efficiency concentrated orange juice, including a supporting base plate, an evaporation tank is provided at the top of the supporting base plate, a discharge pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the evaporation tank, a filter screen is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the discharge pipe, and the front end of the discharge pipe is drivenly connected to the rear end of the discharge valve.
[0006] Through the above technical solution, the evaporator is the core component of orange juice evaporation and concentration. By exchanging heat with the condenser, the water in the orange juice evaporates at a low temperature, thereby concentrating the orange juice and preserving its nutrients and flavor substances. The discharge pipe is used to control the discharge of concentrated orange juice, and the filter screen on the inner wall of the discharge pipe can effectively filter out impurities in the orange juice, such as pulp residue, ensuring the purity and quality of the concentrated orange juice.
[0007] As a further improvement to the above solution, the top of the supporting base plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing plate, and four fixing plates are provided, with the tops of the four fixing plates fixedly connected to the bottom of the evaporator.
[0008] Through the above technical solution, the four fixing plates can effectively limit and fix the evaporator, improving the stability of the evaporator.
[0009] As a further improvement to the above solution, the top of the support base plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the control panel.
[0010] With the above technical solution, operators can conveniently operate and control the entire device through the control panel, such as setting the evaporation temperature, controlling the opening and closing of the feed and discharge valves, and monitoring the operating status of the device, thus improving the convenience and accuracy of operation.
[0011] As a further improvement to the above solution, the top of the support base plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the condenser, a connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the left end of the condenser, a water inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the right end of the connecting pipe, a water collection tank is fixedly connected to the right end of the water inlet pipe, an evaporator is fixedly connected to the right end of the water collection tank, a condenser tube is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the evaporator, several condenser tubes are provided, and a water outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the right end of the evaporator.
[0012] Through the above technical solution, the condenser and condenser tubes exchange heat with orange juice through circulating water, causing the water in the orange juice to evaporate. The water outlet pipe is used to discharge the hot water in the condenser tubes in the evaporator tank, so that it enters the condenser for cooling (the external pipe connects the water outlet pipe and the condenser), and then circulates back to the evaporator tank, realizing the recycling of water resources and improving energy utilization.
[0013] As a further improvement to the above solution, a feed pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the evaporator, and the front end of the feed pipe is drivenly connected to the rear end of the feed valve.
[0014] With the above technical solution, the feed pipe is used to transport orange juice to the evaporator, while the feed valve can adjust the feed rate of orange juice as needed to adapt to the evaporation capacity of the evaporator and ensure the stability and continuity of the evaporation process.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0016] This invention features an evaporator with several condenser tubes inside, a design that increases the heat exchange area between the orange juice and the condensing medium. This larger heat exchange area accelerates evaporation, improves the concentration efficiency of the orange juice, and the inclusion of inlet and outlet pipes facilitates the feeding and discharging of the orange juice. The inlet and outlet valves allow for precise control of the orange juice flow rate, ensuring the stability and continuity of the evaporation process and further improving production efficiency.
[0017] A filter screen is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the discharge pipe. When the orange juice is discharged after concentration, the filter screen can effectively filter out any impurities, such as pulp residue. This ensures the purity of the concentrated orange juice and improves product quality.
[0018] This invention features a control panel mounted on the top of the supporting base plate, allowing operators to conveniently operate and control the entire device. For example, operators can set the evaporation temperature, control the opening and closing of the feed and discharge valves, and monitor the device's operating status, making operation more convenient and precise.
[0019] The water collection tank can collect water that has been cooled by the condenser and then transport the water to the condenser tube of the evaporator, thus achieving efficient use of water resources and reducing production costs. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the left end structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0024] Explanation of key symbols:
[0025] 1. Support base plate; 2. Fixing plate; 3. Evaporator; 4. Feed pipe; 5. Feed valve; 6. Condenser; 7. Connecting pipe; 8. Water inlet pipe; 9. Water collection tank; 10. Condenser pipe; 11. Discharge pipe; 12. Filter screen; 13. Discharge valve; 14. Water outlet pipe; 15. Control panel. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.
[0027] Example:
[0028] Please combine Figure 1-4 The low-temperature evaporation device for producing high-efficiency concentrated orange juice in this embodiment includes a supporting base plate 1, an evaporation tank 3 is provided at the top of the supporting base plate 1, a discharge pipe 11 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the evaporation tank 3, a filter screen 12 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the discharge pipe 11, and the front end of the discharge pipe 11 is connected to the rear end of the discharge valve 13.
[0029] The top of the support base plate 1 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing plate 2. There are four fixing plates 2, and the tops of the four fixing plates 2 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the evaporator 3.
[0030] The top of the support base plate 1 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the control panel 15.
[0031] The top of the support base plate 1 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the condenser 6. A connecting pipe 7 is fixedly connected to the left end of the condenser 6, and a water inlet pipe 8 is fixedly connected to the right end of the connecting pipe 7.
[0032] A water inlet pipe 8 is fixedly connected to a water collection tank 9 at its right end. An evaporator 3 is fixedly connected to the right end of the water collection tank 9. A condenser pipe 10 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the evaporator 3. Several condenser pipes 10 are provided.
[0033] The top of the evaporator 3 is fixedly connected to the feed pipe 4, and the front end of the feed pipe 4 is connected to the rear end of the feed valve 5 via a transmission connection.
[0034] A water outlet pipe 14 is fixedly connected to the right end of the evaporator 3.
[0035] The implementation principle of the low-temperature evaporation device for producing high-efficiency concentrated orange juice in this embodiment is as follows: First, the feed valve 5 is opened, and orange juice enters the evaporator 3 through the feed pipe 4. The feed valve 5 can be adjusted according to the feeding speed of the orange juice to adapt to the evaporation capacity of the evaporator 3. In the evaporator 3, the orange juice exchanges heat with the condenser tube 10. Low-temperature water circulates in the condenser tube 10. The water is transported from the water collection tank 9 to the condenser 6 through the water inlet pipe 8 and the connecting pipe 7, and then enters the condenser tube 10. The water in the orange juice evaporates in a low-temperature environment, while the solutes (such as sugar) in the orange juice are retained, thereby achieving the concentration of orange juice. The water vapor generated by evaporation accumulates in the upper space of the evaporator 3. The water in the condenser tube 10 inside the evaporator 3 absorbs heat from the orange juice and its temperature rises, turning into hot water. The hot water flows out through the water outlet pipe 14 at the right end of the evaporator 3, and the concentrated orange juice flows out from the discharge pipe 11 at the bottom end of the evaporator 3. During the discharge process, the filter screen 12 on the inner wall of the discharge pipe 11 filters the orange juice, removing impurities. When discharge is needed, the discharge valve 13 is opened, and the filtered concentrated orange juice can be collected.
[0036] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
Claims
1. A low-temperature evaporation apparatus for producing highly efficient concentrated orange juice, characterized in that, It includes a support base plate (1), an evaporator (3) is provided at the top of the support base plate (1), a discharge pipe (11) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the evaporator (3), a filter screen (12) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the discharge pipe (11), and the front end of the discharge pipe (11) is connected to the rear end of the discharge valve (13) via a transmission connection.
2. The low-temperature evaporation apparatus for producing high-efficiency concentrated orange juice as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the supporting base plate (1) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing plate (2). There are four fixing plates (2), and the tops of the four fixing plates (2) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the evaporator (3).
3. The low-temperature evaporation apparatus for producing high-efficiency concentrated orange juice as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the supporting base plate (1) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the control panel (15).
4. The low-temperature evaporation apparatus for producing high-efficiency concentrated orange juice as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the support base plate (1) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the condenser (6), the left end of the condenser (6) is fixedly connected to the connecting pipe (7), and the right end of the connecting pipe (7) is fixedly connected to the water inlet pipe (8).
5. The low-temperature evaporation apparatus for producing high-efficiency concentrated orange juice as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The water inlet pipe (8) is fixedly connected to a water collection tank (9) at the right end, and the water collection tank (9) is fixedly connected to an evaporator (3) at the right end. The inner wall of the evaporator (3) is fixedly connected to a condenser pipe (10), and there are several condenser pipes (10).
6. The low-temperature evaporation apparatus for producing high-efficiency concentrated orange juice as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the evaporator (3) is fixedly connected to a feed pipe (4), and the front end of the feed pipe (4) is connected to the rear end of the feed valve (5) via a transmission connection.
7. The low-temperature evaporation apparatus for producing high-efficiency concentrated orange juice as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The evaporator (3) is fixedly connected to a water outlet pipe (14) on its right end.