APV Cavitator
The APV Cavitator uses controlled hydrodynamic cavitation for scale-free heating, microscopic mixing, dispersion, hydration, aeration, and application-specific process improvement.
Controlled cavitation for heating, hydration, mixing, and dispersion.
The APV Cavitator uses controlled hydrodynamic cavitation to generate microscopic mixing effects and, in heating duties, create heat within the liquid rather than through a hot transfer surface. That makes it relevant when conventional mixing or heating creates fouling, slow hydration, poor dispersion, or product-quality limits.
Heat generated in the product
SPX FLOW positions the Cavitator for rapid heating without scale buildup on heat-transfer surfaces, especially in products where scorching or fouling is a problem.
Liquids, gases, and solids
Collapsing cavitation bubbles create localized forces that can improve dispersion, hydration, emulsification, aeration, and mass transfer.
Application-specific proof
Cavitator fit depends heavily on product behavior. Testing is the right path for new products, texture targets, hydration goals, heating duties, and process simplification projects.
The Cavitator is a specialty process tool, not a generic mixer.
It belongs in applications where the mechanism matters: controlled cavitation, microscopic mixing, product heating without conventional heat-transfer surfaces, hydration, dispersion, or product-quality improvement.
APV Cavitator at Process Expo
Video overview of the APV Cavitator concept, including scale-free heating and microscopic mixing applications.
Where the Cavitator conversation usually belongs.
| Use case | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Hydration of stabilizers/proteins | Potential to reduce agglomerates, shorten hydration time, and improve functional performance. |
| Emulsification and dispersion | Useful where fine, uniform dispersion or particle-size influence affects product quality. |
| Heat-sensitive or fouling products | Can be considered where conventional heating causes scaling, scorching, or short runtimes. |
| Personal care, egg, meat/seafood, dairy | APV application literature covers multiple industries, so the conversation should be tied to the actual product and desired result. |
APV Cavitator brochures and application notes.
APV / SPX FLOW references used.
This page is based on public APV/SPX FLOW product pages, literature, and related resource documents. Triplex can verify current availability and model fit for a specific project.
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