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Vacuum pump with increased efficiency and optimized performance

VTA Vapour booster pump

VTA’s “V-Boost” pump offers a high suction capacity and excellent throughput, even at very low operating pressures. This diffusion booster pump ensures quick pump-down times for improved efficiency.

Vapour diffusion pump for distillation processes

The working principle of the V-booster pump

The VTA V-booster pump is a steam jet vacuum system specifically designed to support thermal separation processes such as short path and thin film distillation. It utilizes motive steam to generate a high-velocity vapour jet, which entrains and compresses process vapours from the separation unit. This enables stable operation at deep vacuum levels without the need for mechanically driven components.

By boosting vapour flow under vacuum, the V-booster significantly enhances product throughput, reduces thermal stress on sensitive materials, and increases overall process efficiency. Its robust, low-maintenance design makes it ideal for continuous operation in demanding distillation and evaporation applications.

Key benefits:

  • Stable vacuum levels for high-efficiency separation
  • Increased product yield and throughput
  • Low maintenance with robust, continuous-duty design
  • Ideal for integration into pilot and production-scale systems

Ready to boost your separation process?
Contact us to learn how the V-Booster can improve efficiency and reliability in your application.

Advantages of the V-booster pump

  1. Full stainless-steel boiler
  2. Easy-accessible boiler for cleaning
  3. Cartridge-type heating elements, easily removable
  4. Boiler easy to insulate to minimize heat losses
  5. Easy refilling
  6. Full drain ability at the lowest position of the boiler
  7. Low level switch in boiler vessel
  8. Accurate bracket support
  9. Sight glass to enable inspection of boiler and booster fluid

ATEX version available! Compact design!

VTA Vapour booster pump advantages

Technical details of the vapour booster pump

Cooling system requirements Max. 35 °C supply – 500 l/h cooling water or water/glycol
Nominal pumping speed 15,000 m³/h
Pre vacuum pressure required ≤ 2 mbara
Design temperature -10 / 250 °C
Design pressure -1 / +0.5 bar (process side)
Operating fluid Suitable for the process
Filling volume Min. 8 l – max. 16 l
Ultimate pressure 2.0 x 10-5 mbara depending on operating fluid

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Diffusion pump for distillation processes

V-Boost pump
Vapour booster pump with sightglass

The V-Boost pump has a sightglass
Retrofit vapour booster pump

Ideal for integration into pilot and production-scale systems
2 VTA retrofit diffusion pumps

Retrofit vapour booster pump

FAQ V-Boost vacuum pump

The V-Booster pump is designed to generate and maintain a deep vacuum in thermal separation processes like short path and thin film distillation. It improves vapor flow and supports efficient separation of heat-sensitive compounds.

Unlike mechanical pumps, the V-Booster has no moving parts. It uses motive steam to create a jet effect, making it extremely robust, low-maintenance, and ideal for continuous operation in demanding environments.

It can be easily integrated into both pilot and production-scale evaporators, distillation units, and other thermal separation setups, particularly where deep vacuum is required, and product sensitivity is a concern.

The V-Booster can achieve vacuum levels down to the 0.001 mbar range, depending on system configuration and steam parameters, making it suitable for high-vacuum distillation tasks.

Yes. By supporting low-pressure operation and reducing residence time, the V-Booster helps process thermally sensitive or high-viscosity products more gently and effectively.

The main utility requirement is motive steam at the appropriate pressure. Cooling water may also be needed, depending on the system layout and condenser integration.

Our engineering team can assess your process requirements and recommend the right configuration. Just get in touch with your application details.