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Sasakura Engineering (Japan)

VS Series Vacuum Evaporator

Sasakura ist der Weltmarktführer für marine Frischwasser-Generatoren (Vakuumverdampfer) mit ~40% Marktanteil. Die VS-Serie nutzt die Abwärme der Hauptmaschinen-Kühlwasserjacke. Standard auf praktisch jedem Handelsschiff.

5-100 t/day freshwater
Capacity
Seawater → Freshwater
Medium

Components & Design

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Technical Data

type Vacuum Evaporator (Waste Heat FWG)
variant count approx 5
period start year 1960
drive type Passive (engine jacket water waste heat)
construction Shell & tube or plate evaporator, vacuum shell, ejector

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Common failures & inspection points

●Evaporator scale from tropical seawater (>32°C)
●Ejector nozzle erosion from seawater
●Demister pad fouling causing high salinity
●Vacuum loss from gasket deterioration
●Product water solenoid valve failure

Service & Maintenance

Chemical descaling every 500-1,000 hrs. Salinity monitoring continuous (<10 ppm). Ejector inspection annually. Demister pad cleaning/replacement at drydock.

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Replacement Parts

Sasakura (Osaka). Lead time: 3-5 weeks Asia, 6-8 weeks elsewhere.
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