Cost-Effective Manual Centrifuge for Reliable Chemical Processing Needs

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  • Cost-Effective Manual Centrifuge for Reliable Chemical Processing Needs
  • Cost-Effective Manual Centrifuge for Reliable Chemical Processing Needs
  • Cost-Effective Manual Centrifuge for Reliable Chemical Processing Needs
  • Cost-Effective Manual Centrifuge for Reliable Chemical Processing Needs
  • Cost-Effective Manual Centrifuge for Reliable Chemical Processing Needs
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Basic Info.

Model NO.
LW400
Type
Centrifuge
Separation Mode
Sedimentation Type
Operating Type
Continuous Type
Installation
Horizontal
Centrifuge Type
Horizontal Spiral Centrifuge
Pressure
Low Pressure
Condition
New
Material
SS304 or SS316 L
Motor
ABB
Inverter
ABB
Touch Screen
Siemens
Transport Package
Wooden Cases
Specification
2065*1050*800
Trademark
SHENZHOU
Origin
China
HS Code
8421192000
Production Capacity
500sets

Product Description

Cost-Effective Manual Centrifuge for Reliable Chemical Processing Needs
A decanter centrifuge is a sophisticated piece of machinery designed to efficiently separate solids from liquids in complex mixtures.
This remarkable device is adept at distinguishing and isolating solid matter from liquid components within any given mixture, ensuring superior separation.. It functions through a seamless, continuous process, leveraging the immense power of centrifugal force to meticulously separate these distinct components. As the mixture is introduced into the centrifuge, the dynamic spinning action generates powerful centrifugal forces that effectively separate solids from liquids.

When dealing with high solids content in solid/liquid mixtures, decanter centrifuges prove to be an invaluable asset. These solid-shell scroll centrifuges or decanters, offer continuous operation unlike chamber filter presses. They employ robust centrifugal forces to expertly separate finely distributed solid particles from suspensions.

Decanters serve a critical role in a multitude of industries worldwide. These centrifuges are meticulously tailored for specific applications, ranging from sludge dewatering to classification, wet classification, and solid sorting.

For achieving optimal outcomes, solid bowl decanter centrifuges are custom-engineered to precisely match the unique requirements of specific separation processes.

What is a Decanter Centrifuge?

Cost-Effective Manual Centrifuge for Reliable Chemical Processing Needs
Cost-Effective Manual Centrifuge for Reliable Chemical Processing Needs
Cost-Effective Manual Centrifuge for Reliable Chemical Processing Needs

  • A decanter centrifuge is an advanced centrifuge designed to efficiently separate solids from liquids in mixtures through a continuous, high-velocity process driven by centrifugal force.
  • As the mixture is introduced into the centrifuge, the powerful spinning motion generates centrifugal force that effectively separates solids from liquids, ensuring precise and reliable separation.
  • The segregated solids and liquids are then systematically discharged from the centrifuge through distinct outlets, ensuring seamless operation.
  • Decanter centrifuges find widespread application across diverse industries, including chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, and environmental engineering, underscoring their versatility.
  • These centrifuges excel in separating solids that are exceptionally fine or dense, which traditional methods like sedimentation or filtration cannot effectively handle.
  • They are also employed in sludge dewatering and the separation of emulsions, showcasing their adaptability.
  • Known for their remarkable efficiency, minimal maintenance needs, and capacity to manage large material volumes, decanter centrifuges are a cornerstone of modern separation technology.
  • Working Principle of Decanter Centrifuges

    Decanter centrifuges operate based on the principle of buoyancy-driven separation. In this scenario, denser components naturally gravitate toward the bottom, while less dense counterparts rise. The continuous spinning action significantly accelerates this separation process, creating a formidable g-force ranging from 1000 to 4000 G's. This dramatically reduces the settling time, allowing mixtures that once took hours to settle to do so in mere seconds, delivering rapid and manageable results.

    Imagine a decanter as a sedimentation tank turned on its axis. In this setup, heavier solid particles descend to the bottom due to gravity, forming a dense sediment. In a centrifuge, the solid and liquid phases are separated through centrifugal acceleration. Solid particles, denser and heavier than the liquid, are propelled outward in the centrifuge's spinning bowl by centrifugal force, forming a sediment on the inner wall of the bowl. This centrifugal process achieves far faster and more efficient separation compared to gravitational methods, applying centrifugal forces of approximately 3000 g instead of just 1 g.
    Two Phase Decanter Centrifuge Parameter

    Model 
    (Diameter)mm
    Length mm
    Rotation speed(Rpm)
    separation factor
    capacity
    Main motor
    Vice motor
    Weight
    (Kg)
    LW250*1000
    250
    1000
    4800
    2722
    0.5-5
    7.5
    4
    950
    LW300*1200
    300
     
    1200
    4000
    2688
    1-8
    11
    7.5
    1350
    LW355*1160
    355
    1160
    3600
    2576
    2-8
    15
    7.5
    1400
    LW355*1460
    355
    1460
    3600
    2576
    2-10
    15
    7.5
    1800
    LW355*1460H
    355
    1460
    3600
    2576
    2-10
    15
    7.5
    2000
    LW420*1750
    420
    1750
    3200
    2406
    4-20
    30
    11
    3000
    LW450*1600
    450
    1600
    3200
    2578
    5-25
    30
    11
    3500
    LW450*1800
    450
    1800
    3200
    2578
    5-28
    37
    22
    3600
    LW450*2000
    450
    2000
    3000
    2266
    5-30
    37
    22
    3800
    LW500*1800
    500
    1800
    3000
    2517
    10-32
    45
    22
    4300
    LW500*2000
    500
    2000
    3000
    2517
    10-35
    45
    22
    4500
    LW550*1800
    550
    1800
    3000
    2769
    10-40
    45
    22
    4800
    LW550*2200
    550
    2200
    2800
    2412
    10-45
    45
    22
    5000
    LW650*1750
    650
    1750
    2000
    1454
    20-50
    90
    30
    6000
    LW650*2000
    650
    2000
    2000
    1454
    20-55
    90
    30
    6200
    LW720*2000
    720
    2000
    1800
    1450
    40-100
    110
    55
    10000

    In the realm of advanced separation technology, the 3-phase decanter centrifuge stands out as a marvel of engineering. It masterfully separates three distinct phases in one streamlined operation. Picture a scenario where oil and water—two liquids with inherently different densities—are effortlessly separated from a solid phase. Once inside the decanter, water naturally positions itself between the layers of oil and solids. This precise alignment allows the extraction of the two liquids with ease, following their separation. As in the sophisticated 2-phase separation process, the solids are expertly directed by the scroll to the designated discharge ports.

    Three-phase separation technology is indispensable in numerous industries, showcasing its versatility and efficacy. It is pivotal in producing high-quality edible oils like olive oil, efficiently managing oil sludge, and seamlessly facilitating biodiesel production, among a wealth of other critical applications.

Integral Components of Decanter Centrifuges

Cost-Effective Manual Centrifuge for Reliable Chemical Processing Needs
Cost-Effective Manual Centrifuge for Reliable Chemical Processing Needs
Cost-Effective Manual Centrifuge for Reliable Chemical Processing Needs

A decanter centrifuge is a sophisticated device, comprised of multiple key components that synergistically function to separate solids from liquids. These integral parts include:

  1. The Bowl: Serving as the centrifuge's core, the bowl is a cylindrical chamber designed to rotate around a horizontal axis. The feed pipe introduces the mixture into the bowl, where the separation process occurs. The resultant solids and liquids exit via distinct outlets, ensuring a precise and effective separation.
  2. The Scroll: This helical screw is elegantly mounted within the bowl and driven by a dedicated motor. Rotating at a slightly reduced speed compared to the bowl, the scroll efficiently transports solids to the bowl's outer wall, where centrifugal forces facilitate their separation from the liquids.
  3. The Solids Discharge Port: Strategically located on the bowl's outer wall, this outlet ensures the seamless expulsion of separated solids from the centrifuge.
  4. The Liquids Discharge Port: Positioned at the bowl's base, this outlet is specifically designed for the efficient discharge of separated liquids, completing the separation cycle.
  5. The Drive System: Encompassing the motor and other essential components, the drive system is the powerhouse of the centrifuge, propelling both the bowl and the scroll with precision.
  6. The Control System: This sophisticated system comprises sensors and various components meticulously engineered to monitor and regulate the centrifuge's operations, ensuring optimal performance.
  7. The Frame and Support Structure: A robust frame and complementary structural elements form the backbone of the centrifuge, supporting the bowl and its ancillary components with sturdiness and reliability.
  8. The Feed Pipe: Crafted as a conduit, the feed pipe is responsible for delivering the mixture into the bowl of the centrifuge, initiating the separation process.
  9. The Feed Pump: This pump is engineered to maintain a consistent flow rate, channeling the mixture seamlessly into the feed pipe, optimizing the centrifuge's efficiency.
  10. The Feed Control System: A comprehensive system of sensors and advanced components, designed to meticulously monitor and control the mixture's flow into the centrifuge, ensuring precision in processing.

Understanding the Decanter Centrifuge Process

  1. In the decanter centrifuge process, the slurry is introduced through an intake pipe and skillfully directed onto a conveyor system.
  2. Utilizing an adeptly designed internal feed compartment, the conveyor propels the slurry through a strategically placed nozzle into the bowl, where separation magic happens.
  3. As the bowl reaches high rotational speeds, centrifugal forces come into play, driving the separation process with remarkable efficiency.
  4. In a matter of mere seconds, high-speed rotation separates the solid material from the liquid, showcasing the centrifuge's power and precision.
  5. The conveyor then transports the solid material upward, directing it to be discharged through a dedicated nozzle, completing the separation.
  6. Once the solid material is efficiently removed, the purified liquid emerges from a separate output, underscoring the decanter centrifuge's capability for liquid purification, making it ideal for waste water treatment facilities. Beyond this, decanter centrifuges are pivotal across diverse industries. They are renowned for their simplistic installation, negating the need for foundational structures. Their operational efficiency—saving time and resources—makes them indispensable in many industrial settings.Cost-Effective Manual Centrifuge for Reliable Chemical Processing Needs
  7. Distinguishing Characteristics of the Decanter Centrifuge Process

    Discover the impressive array of characteristics that make the decanter centrifuge process a superior choice for the effective separation of solids from liquids. These exceptional features include:

  8. Seamless Continuous Operation: Decanter centrifuges are designed for seamless, uninterrupted operation, making them ideal for processing large volumes continuously. This feature is perfect for high-demand applications where a constant flow is essential.
  9. Remarkable High Separation Efficiency: With unparalleled efficiency, decanter centrifuges achieve exceptional separation of solids and liquids, adeptly handling even the finest or densest materials that pose challenges for other separation methods.
  10. Customizable Separation Parameters: The flexibility of decanter centrifuges allows for precise adjustments to separation parameters, including the bowl's speed and angle, ensuring optimal performance across diverse material types.
  11. Economical Low Maintenance Requirements: Benefit from the cost-efficiency of decanter centrifuges, which demand minimal upkeep, making them a savvy investment for a variety of applications.
  12. Impressive Versatility: Decanter centrifuges exhibit extraordinary versatility, capable of separating a vast array of materials, such as liquids of varying densities, suspensions, and emulsions with ease.
  13. Superior Energy Efficiency: Experience energy savings with decanter centrifuges, which offer greater energy efficiency compared to traditional separation methods like filtration and sedimentation, requiring less power for operation.
  14. Space-Saving Compact Design: The streamlined design of decanter centrifuges ensures they remain compact, facilitating effortless integration into existing process systems without requiring excessive space.

Critical Parameters and Influencing Factors of Separation

1. Feed, Throughput, and Dwell Time

The targeted separation medium is introduced into the core of the scroll's infeed chamber, where it gains momentum through the feed system. The throughput directly influences the residence time within the system.

2. Acceleration

Within the decanter bowl, the separating medium achieves peak velocity, promoting solid settlement along the inner circle of the bowl, characterized by its cylindrical or conical form.

3. Differential Velocity

A sophisticated gear mechanism enables industrial decanter centrifuges to generate a speed differential between the decanter bowl and the scroll, controlling the output's solid content.

4. Volumetric Filling / Weir Discs or Overflow Weir

Pond Depth / Weir Discs

In a decanter centrifuge, the clarified liquid progresses to the bowl's cylindrical end, exiting through the perforations in the cover. Precisely adjustable weir discs/plates control the pond depth and the bowl's filling capacity.

Diverse Applications of Decanter Centrifuges

Decanter centrifuges provide versatile applications across a multitude of industries, such as:

  1. Chemical Industry: Decanter centrifuges excel in the separation of chemical products and by-products, including acids, alkalis, and solvents. They are instrumental in purifying and dewatering chemical substances like polymers and resins.
  2. Pharmaceutical Industry: Decanter centrifuges serve crucial roles in the separation of pharmaceutical substances and by-products, including drugs, excipients, and intermediates, and in purifying and dewatering pharmaceutical elements like proteins and enzymes.
  3. Food Processing Industry: Decanter centrifuges are adept at separating food products and by-products, such as milk, juice, and fruit puree, while also purifying and dewatering food items like cheese and yogurt.
  4. Environmental Engineering: Decanter centrifuges stand as the unsung heroes in the realm of waste management, masterfully treating and efficiently dewatering sludge along with other waste materials. These cutting-edge machines are the backbone of wastewater treatment plants, where they also play a pivotal role in the separation of oil and water during critical oil spill cleanup operations.
  5. Oil and gas industry: In the oil and gas industry, decanter centrifuges are indispensable for the separation of oil, water, and solids during both drilling and production operations. These powerful devices also excel at purifying and dewatering crude oil and an array of other petroleum products.
  6. Mining and mineral processing industry: Within the mining and mineral processing arena, decanter centrifuges are instrumental in the extraction and separation of minerals and solids from water and other liquids during ore processing and beneficiation.
  7. Power generation industry: In power generation operations, decanter centrifuges efficiently dewater coal and other fuels, thereby enhancing the overall energy production process.
  8. Pulp and paper industry: In the pulp and paper sector, decanter centrifuges are vital for effectively dewatering pulp and paper sludge, ensuring the smooth operation of paper mills.
  9. Other industries: Decanter centrifuges find their versatility appreciated across various industries such as automotive, aviation, and aerospace, where they adeptly separate and purify a diverse array of materials.

Advantages of Decanter Centrifuges

  • Decanter centrifuges provide a neat and efficient appearance, coupled with minimal to no odour, making them an optimal choice for numerous applications.
  • This device not only offers ease of installation and rapid startup and shutdown capabilities but also demands considerably less operating space compared to competing methods.
  • With remarkable adaptability, the decanter centrifuge's bowl portion and cone angle can be modified to suit various applications. The system's pre-programmable design curves facilitate prediction of sludge types, offering flexibility not available with alternatives like the belt filter press. Its versatility supports multiple tasks, including both thickening and dewatering.
  • The centrifuge boasts an impressive throughput capacity, surpassing that of smaller machines.
  • This efficiency reduces the number of units required, thereby optimizing operations.
  • Its straightforward optimization and operational simplicity derive from the minimal significant variables and reliable feedback data.
  • Labor costs are reduced in comparison to other processes, as the decanter centrifuge requires little constant maintenance and operator oversight.
  • When compared to rival processes like the belt filter process, the decanter centrifuge amplifies process flexibility and achieves superior performance.

Disadvantages of Decanter Centrifuges

  • Despite its strengths, the decanter centrifuge encounters challenges in separating biological materials with slight density differences, such as cells and viruses. The tubular-bowl centrifuge offers a competitive solution for these demanding separations.
  • Furthermore, the machine's operation can be accompanied by significant noise and vibration levels.
  • The high G-forces inherent in its design translate to substantial energy consumption.
  • With notable equipment expenses, the centrifuge decanter requires hard surfacing and abrasion-resistant materials for the scroll to prevent wear and minimize maintenance needs.

What is the difference between centrifuge and decanter?

A centrifuge operates using centrifugal force to separate solids from liquids or other mixture components based on density differences, while a decanter centrifuge is tailored to specialize in continuous solid-liquid separation processes.

Key differences between a general centrifuge and a decanter centrifuge:

  1. Continuous operation: Decanter centrifuges are engineered for seamless, continuous operation, allowing them to handle a continuous flow of material. In contrast, batch centrifuges process materials in discrete, separate batches.
  1. Scroll: Decanter centrifuges are marvels of modern engineering, equipped with a sophisticated scroll – a helical screw meticulously mounted inside the bowl. This screw rotates at a slightly slower pace than the bowl itself. The scroll masterfully channels the solids towards the outer wall of the bowl, where the powerful centrifugal force triumphantly separates them from the liquids. While other centrifuge types may lack such a scroll or employ alternative conveyor systems, the decanter centrifuge's unique design ensures optimal performance.
  2. Solids Discharge Feature: Decanter centrifuges boast a precisely positioned solids discharge port on the outer wall of the bowl. This port is pivotal for the efficient expulsion of separated solids. Meanwhile, other centrifuge variants might adopt different techniques for solids discharge, underscoring the tailored design of decanter centrifuges for seamless operations.
  3. Diverse ApplicationsDecanter centrifuges are expertly crafted to excel in the separation of solids from liquids, setting them apart from other centrifuge types, which might accommodate a broader spectrum of applications. These may include the separation of mixture components based on density variations or the purification of liquids, showcasing the versatility of centrifuge technology.
In essence, decanter centrifuges represent a specialized centrifuge category, purpose-built for the continuous, efficient separation of solids from liquids. While alternative centrifuge designs may feature varied attributes and fulfill distinct roles, decanter centrifuges are unrivaled in their dedicated functionality.
Cost-Effective Manual Centrifuge for Reliable Chemical Processing Needs
Cost-Effective Manual Centrifuge for Reliable Chemical Processing Needs
Cost-Effective Manual Centrifuge for Reliable Chemical Processing Needs

Frequently Asked Questions

Purpose of a Decanter Centrifuge

A decanter centrifuge stands as a pinnacle of innovation, designed to proficiently separate solids from liquids within mixtures. This machine operates continuously, harnessing the immense power of centrifugal force to achieve separation. Decanter centrifuges find their utility across a diverse array of industries and applications, ranging from chemical and pharmaceutical to food processing and environmental engineering. Additionally, they play critical roles in oil and gas, mining, power generation, pulp, and paper sectors.
Illustrative Use Cases for Decanter Centrifuges:
In the chemical industry, decanter centrifuges adeptly separate chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents, ensuring efficient processing.
Within the pharmaceutical realm, these centrifuges are instrumental in the separation of pharmaceutical products, including drugs and excipients, enhancing production efficacy.
In the food processing sector, decanter centrifuges shine by separating essential food products, such as milk and juice, maintaining product integrity.
For environmental engineering, these centrifuges are vital in treating and dewatering sludge in wastewater treatment plants, promoting sustainable practices.
In the oil and gas industry, decanter centrifuges excel in separating oil, water, and solids during drilling and production, optimizing resource extraction.
Mining and mineral processing operations benefit from decanter centrifuges as they separate minerals and other solids from water and liquids, enhancing resource recovery.
In power generation, these centrifuges are employed to dewater coal and other fuels, ensuring efficient energy production.
In the pulp and paper sector, decanter centrifuges are instrumental in dewatering pulp and paper sludge, contributing to effective waste management.

Is a Decanter Centrifuge a Type of Centrifuge?

Indeed, a decanter is a distinguished type of centrifuge. Centrifuges are machines that harness centrifugal force to meticulously separate solids from liquids or to differentiate components within a mixture based on density. The decanter centrifuge is specifically engineered for continuous solid-liquid separation, making it an invaluable asset in a multitude of industries.
Characterized by seamless continuous operation, decanter centrifuges feature a scroll – a helical screw rotating at slightly slower speeds than the bowl – which adeptly moves solids towards the bowl's outer wall. Additionally, the solids discharge port, strategically placed on the bowl's outer wall, facilitates efficient operations. These features enable decanter centrifuges to serve diverse industries, including chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, environmental engineering, oil and gas, mining, power generation, and pulp and paper.

Origin of the Term 'Decanter'

The term 'decanter' traditionally refers to a container with a wide base and narrow neck, often used for wine. In the realm of decanter centrifuges, this nomenclature is inspired by the bowl's shape, reminiscent of wine decanters. The cylindrical bowl, with its wide base and narrow neck, spins on a horizontal axis, embodying the sophisticated design principles of decanter centrifuge technology.
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