Multi-effect Water Distillation Machine
Nomen Pharma provides multi-effect water distillers for the production of Water for Injection (WFI) in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device, food and biotechnology facilities.
The system uses multi-effect distillation and forced falling-film evaporation technology to convert qualified purified water into high-purity, pyrogen-free Water for Injection. Product-contact parts are manufactured from 316L stainless steel, while PLC-based automatic control supports stable operation, process monitoring and integration with WFI storage and distribution systems.
Available models include six-effect configurations with production capacities from 500 L/h to 6000 L/h. The final system can be selected according to WFI demand, available utilities, installation space, control requirements and applicable project standards.
◆ All parts in contact with raw water,pure steam and waterfor in jection are made of 316L material.
◆ The stainless steel surface is electrochemically polished to ensure the quality of water for injection and e*tend the service life of the equipment.
◆ The e*ternal preheater,condenser and first-effect evaporator are all double-tube plate designs,which comply with cGMP requirements and effectively eliminate the possibility of low-sanitary quality contamination of the system.
◆ All hot surfaces are insulated and surrounded by a 304 stainless steel shell.
◆ There are no moving parts on the equipment,making it quiet,safe and reliable to operate.
◆ Reliable PLC control,standardized procedures.
◆ Complete document verification and service system.
◆ Easy to operate and maintain.
◆ Using PLC automatic control technology to meet customers'different control requirements.From the most basic pure steam quality judgment and distribution,to more advanced ones such as continuous adjustment of each medium,linkage with the storage system,hierarchical password control and even the control of evaporation volume changes,it can be said to be meticulous.
◆ Complete machine performance factory test:In the complete machine test workshop,the actual working environment is simulated and the complete machine test is carried out according to the determined procedures.
| TYPE | LD500-6 | LD1000-6 | LD2000-6 | LD3000-6 | LD4000-6 | LD5000-6 | LD6000-6 |
| efficiency of production | 500L/h | 1000L/h | 2000L/h | 3000L/h | 4000L/h | 5000L/h | 6000L/h |
| Main Unit Dimension(m*m*m) | 1.66*1.15*2.85 | 3.5*1.35*3.5 | 3.4*1.25*3.8 | 3.8*1.25*3.8 | 4.1*1.4*3.9 | 4.5*1.5*4.1 | 4.9*1.6*4.3 |
| Main Unit Weight（Kg） | 1300 | 2400 | 4200 | 6100 | 8200 | 10300 | 12500 |
| Power（Kw） | 0.37 | 0.75 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 3 |
Water for Injection is used in critical pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical processes where water quality, microbial control and endotoxin control are essential.
A multi-effect water distiller uses heat and evaporation-condensation cycles to generate WFI from qualified purified water. Steam generated in one effect is used to transfer heat through subsequent effects, allowing the system to produce WFI through a repeated distillation process.
This design is suitable for projects that require:
Continuous WFI production
High-purity pharmaceutical water
Pyrogen-free water generation
Multi-effect thermal distillation
Integration with storage and distribution systems
Automated process monitoring
Pharmaceutical-grade documentation and testing
The final WFI quality and compliance requirements should be confirmed according to the applicable pharmacopoeia, process design and validation plan.
The multi-effect water distiller generally operates through the following process:
Qualified purified water enters the feed-water section.
The feed water passes through the preheating stage.
The first-effect evaporator uses heating steam to generate vapor.
The vapor transfers heat to the next evaporation effect.
The evaporation and condensation process continues through multiple effects.
Non-condensable gases and impurities are separated from the process stream.
Condensed distillate is collected as Water for Injection.
The produced WFI is transferred to the storage and distribution system.
The number of effects, operating parameters and utility requirements should be selected according to the required WFI output and project conditions.
All parts that come into contact with raw water, pure steam or WFI are manufactured from 316L stainless steel.
This material selection supports:
High resistance to corrosion
Suitable hygienic performance
Easier surface cleaning
Reduced risk of material contamination
Long-term use in pharmaceutical water systems
The exact material certificates and surface-finish documentation should be confirmed according to the project requirements.
The stainless steel surface is electrochemically polished to support hygienic operation and improve the cleanability of product-contact areas.
Surface treatment requirements may vary according to the equipment area, applicable standard and validation plan.
The external preheater, condenser and first-effect evaporator use a double-tube-sheet design.
This structure helps separate different fluid streams and reduce the possibility of cross-contamination between process media. It is particularly important for pharmaceutical water systems that require controlled sanitary conditions.
Hot surfaces are insulated and covered with a 304 stainless steel shell.
This design helps:
Protect operators from direct contact with hot surfaces
Reduce heat loss from exposed sections
Improve equipment safety
Maintain a cleaner external surface
The main distillation body has no internal moving parts. This helps simplify the internal structure and reduces mechanical wear within the evaporation and condensation sections.
External pumps, valves and control components may still be included according to the complete system design.
The PLC control system supports automated operation and process management.
Depending on the selected configuration, control functions may include:
Pure steam quality judgment
Medium adjustment
Evaporation volume control
Storage system linkage
Password-level management
Operating status monitoring
Alarm management
Standardized operating procedures
The PLC functions and control architecture should be confirmed according to the selected model and project requirements.
The multi-effect water distiller can be used in:
Injectable drug production
Infusion production
Sterile formulation
Pharmaceutical water systems
Pharmaceutical factory water preparation
Aseptic container cleaning
Typical applications include:
Bioreactor support systems
Biological fermentation
Vaccine production
Cell culture facilities
Biopharmaceutical process water
Laboratory and pilot-scale bioprocessing
WFI or high-purity distilled water may be used in selected medical device cleaning, preparation and manufacturing processes.
The required water quality should be confirmed according to the device type and applicable regulations.
The equipment can also be evaluated for selected food and beverage applications that require high-purity distilled water.
The system is suitable for laboratories and research facilities that require a stable source of high-purity water for bioprocessing, analytical work or process development.
The current product information states that the produced distilled water is designed to meet the WFI requirements of:
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
European Pharmacopoeia (EP)
Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP)
Chinese Pharmacopoeia (CP)
The applicable requirements depend on the project location, product category, validation process and final system configuration.
Before ordering, customers should confirm:
Required WFI quality standard
Required endotoxin specification
Conductivity monitoring requirements
Total organic carbon monitoring requirements
Sampling points
Online monitoring requirements
Storage and distribution conditions
Required qualification documents
Any specific compliance claim should be supported by the final system design and applicable validation documentation.
The multi-effect water distiller can be integrated with related pharmaceutical water equipment, including:
Purified water preparation systems
WFI storage tanks
WFI distribution loops
Pure steam generators
CIP/SIP systems
Sanitary valves
Online monitoring instruments
Pharmaceutical process control systems
The system can be configured for different levels of automatic operation, from basic control of pure steam quality and distribution to advanced linkage with storage, evaporation and process monitoring systems.
Before delivery, complete machine performance testing can be conducted in a dedicated testing area.
The test process simulates the operating conditions defined for the machine and checks the equipment according to the established procedures.
Factory testing may cover:
Operating sequence
PLC control functions
Valve and instrument operation
Water and steam flow
Evaporation and condensation performance
Alarm functions
Safety interlocks
Equipment connection points
Final operating status
The exact FAT scope should be agreed upon during the technical proposal and project confirmation stages.
A pharmaceutical water system normally requires detailed technical documentation. Depending on the selected configuration and project requirements, the available documentation may include:
Equipment datasheet
Process flow diagram
Equipment layout drawing
Piping and connection information
Electrical control documentation
PLC control description
Material information
Surface treatment information
Operating instructions
Maintenance instructions
Factory test documentation
Inspection and testing records
Spare parts list
Validation documentation should be confirmed before quotation if the project requires URS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ, FAT or SAT support.
The required capacity should be calculated according to:
Current WFI consumption
Peak water demand
Production schedule
Batch size
Cleaning and sterilization demand
Storage tank size
Future expansion requirements
The nominal production capacity should not be selected only according to average daily demand. Peak consumption and system recovery requirements should also be considered.
Before final equipment selection, confirm the available:
Heating steam
Pure steam
Feed water
Cooling water
Drainage
Electrical power
Compressed air, if required
Installation space
Utility consumption and connection requirements are model-specific and should be confirmed through the technical proposal.
The equipment layout should consider:
Equipment dimensions
Maintenance clearance
Pipe routing
WFI outlet location
Steam and water connection positions
Control cabinet location
Access for inspection and maintenance
Connection to the storage and distribution system
Nomen Pharma can evaluate project-based requirements for:
Production capacity
Number of effects
PLC control functions
Automation level
Monitoring instruments
Connection points
Equipment layout
WFI storage integration
Distribution system integration
Documentation requirements
Factory performance testing
Please provide your required WFI capacity, feed-water condition, available utilities, installation space and applicable standards when requesting a proposal.
Nomen Pharma provides pharmaceutical process equipment and water system solutions for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical and biotechnology applications.
Our support includes:
Multi-effect WFI distiller selection
316L sanitary equipment design
Pharmaceutical water system integration
PLC-based automatic control
Equipment performance testing
Technical documentation support
Project-based customization
Installation and operation guidance
After-sales technical support
We work with pharmaceutical manufacturers, biopharmaceutical companies, engineering contractors, system integrators and laboratory equipment suppliers.
A multi-effect water distiller is a thermal distillation machine that uses multiple evaporation and condensation stages to produce high-purity Water for Injection from qualified purified water.
A multi-effect distiller uses multiple evaporation effects. Steam generated in one effect transfers heat to the next effect, allowing the system to produce WFI through repeated heat recovery and distillation stages.
The listed models provide capacities from 500 L/h to 6000 L/h, including LD500-6, LD1000-6, LD2000-6, LD3000-6, LD4000-6, LD5000-6 and LD6000-6.
Yes. The current product configuration specifies 316L stainless steel for parts that contact raw water, pure steam and Water for Injection.
Yes. The equipment is designed for Water for Injection production in pharmaceutical and related high-purity water applications. Final water quality requirements and validation conditions should be confirmed according to the project.
Yes. PLC automatic control is used to support standardized operating procedures and different levels of process monitoring and control.
Yes. The system can be designed for connection with WFI storage and distribution equipment. The final connection method and control linkage should be confirmed during project design.
Please provide the required WFI capacity, feed-water condition, available heating steam, cooling water requirements, installation space, control preferences, applicable standards and documentation requirements.
Complete machine performance testing can be arranged according to the defined procedures and project requirements. The final testing scope should be confirmed before order placement.
Yes. Production capacity, control functions, connection points, system integration, layout and documentation requirements can be evaluated for customized projects.
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