Improve Energy Efficiency in Your Infusion UHT

 APV^® SteamRecycle™ helps existing APV^® Infusion UHT systems reduce fresh steam demand by capturing and reusing process vapor in a closed-loop cycle.

SteamRecycle offers a practical way to improve energy performance in your existing APV Infusion UHT line. By recovering vapor from the flash vessel and recompressing it for reuse, SteamRecycle helps reduce steam consumption, lower operating costs and support sustainability goals while maintaining product taste, stability and quality. The technology was recognized with the 2026 SEAL Business Sustainability Award for Sustainable Product. 

• 100% Steam Recycling
  Reuses all steam after startup to slash fresh steam demand, reduce energy use and cut emissions.

• High Energy Efficiency
  Delivers exceptional thermal performance with a COP near 4, generating up to four times more usable heat than the electrical input.

• Reduce CO₂ Emissions
  Cuts operating costs and reduces CO₂ emissions by up to 1,000 tons a year compared with traditional Infusion UHT systems.

• Cooling Water Savings
  Reduces water circulation by up to 33 m³/h, lowering utility costs and strengthening overall sustainability.

• Renewable-Ready
  Electrically powered and comparible with green energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

How SteamRecycle™ Works

During Infusion UHT processing, vapor released in the flash vessel contains valuable thermal energy. SteamRecycle captures this vapor and recompresses it using mechanical vapor recompression (MVR), then returns it to the process for reuse.

This closed-loop approach improves energy efficiency and reduces fresh steam demand. SteamRecycle operates with a coefficient of performance (COP) close to 4, supporting efficient energy recovery in existing Infusion UHT lines. 

Reduce Energy Use Without Affecting Taste

Energy efficiency improvements should never come at the expense of product quality. SteamRecycle has been validated to confirm consistent product performance in Infusion UHT processing, including 6-month shelf-life and sedimentation testing. This gives producers confidence that they can improve energy performance while maintaining the taste, stability and quality standards expected from Infusion UHT.

Across Infusion UHT Applications

SteamRecycle supports existing Infusion UHT systems across multiple application areas where product quality and energy efficiency both matter.

• Dairy UHT milk
• Plant-based beverages
• Nutritional beverages and high-protein drinks