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Li, Z., et al. (2022) Optimization of Multi-Effect Evaporators for Fruit Juice Concentration Using Process Simulation. Journal of Food Engineering, 319, Article ID: 110948.

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• TITLE: Modeling the Influence of Input Process Variables in the Evaporator on the Properties of Orange Juice Concentrate

  AUTHORS: Gorana Stojanović

  KEYWORDS: Evaporator, Modeling, Optimization, Orange Juice, Newton-Raphson Method

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Access Library Journal, Vol.12 No.8, August 22, 2025

  ABSTRACT: Evaporation is a critical process in the concentration of orange juice, affecting product quality and process efficiency. This study develops a comprehensive mathematical model based on mass and energy balances to simulate the influence of input process variables on the properties of orange juice concentrate in single-effect and triple-effect evaporators. The nonlinear system of equations is solved using the Newton-Raphson iterative method, with simulations conducted in MS Excel. Results demonstrate that the triple-effect evaporator significantly reduces steam consumption while achieving higher dry matter content, indicating superior energy efficiency and product quality preservation. The model provides a valuable tool for process optimization in industrial juice concentration.