CEVAP Technology BV, located in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, has developed an innovative evaporator based on the Multi-Effect Distillation process. The CEVAP evaporator is built out of plastic materials (evaporation surfaces included). The evaporative surfaces are integrated in disposable, plastic-based cartridges. In case of fouling and/or scaling of these surfaces, the cartridges can be easily replaced in under 30 minutes. The system layout is simple, robust, modular and scalable; systems are available as kit, allowing for on-site assembly without need for special tooling or special technical skills.