multiple effect evaporation

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Multiple-effect evaporation is a technology that uses a series of evaporators to increase efficiency. In this process, the vapor produced in one evaporator is used to heat the liquid in the next, with pressure decreasing progressively through the series. This method is employed in industrial settings for concentrating solutions, such as sugar and syrup, by vaporizing water. It is also utilized in desalination to separate water from mineral residues, producing purified water. Additionally, evaporators play a role in refrigeration systems by absorbing heat through the evaporation of liquid refrigerants.12

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