Durable SS316 L Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge for Industrial Applications

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  • Durable SS316 L Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge for Industrial Applications
  • Durable SS316 L Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge for Industrial Applications
  • Durable SS316 L Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge for Industrial Applications
  • Durable SS316 L Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge for Industrial Applications
  • Durable SS316 L Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge for Industrial Applications
  • Durable SS316 L Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge for Industrial Applications
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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

Durable SS316 L Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge for Industrial Applications
A decanter centrifuge is an advanced type of centrifuge specifically engineered to efficiently segregate solids from liquids within complex mixtures.
Its primary function is to skillfully separate solids and liquids, utilizing its powerful centrifugal capabilities.. This innovative technology operates seamlessly in a continuous process where centrifugal force is harnessed to distinctly separate the two components. As the mixture is introduced into the centrifuge, the immense force generated by the rapid rotation ensures thorough separation of solids from liquids.

For scenarios where high solid content is present in solid/liquid mixtures, decanter centrifuges are unparalleled. These robust solid-shell scroll centrifuges or decanters, set themselves apart from chamber filter presses through their continuous operation. Potent centrifugal forces are employed to expertly extract finely distributed solid particles from the suspension.

Decanters are indispensable across a myriad of global industries, meticulously tailored for each unique application. Their versatility spans from efficient sludge dewatering to precise classification, wet classification, and even sophisticated sorting of solids.

Achieving peak performance demands that solid bowl decanter centrifuges be meticulously customized to align with specific separation processes, ensuring optimal results.

What is Decanter centrifuge?

Durable SS316 L Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge for Industrial Applications
Durable SS316 L Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge for Industrial Applications
Durable SS316 L Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge for Industrial Applications

  • A decanter centrifuge is a sophisticated centrifuge used for the precise separation of solids from liquids within a mixture. This continuous mechanism employs centrifugal force to distinguish and separate the components with precision.
  • As the mixture is introduced into the centrifuge, the powerful centrifugal force generated by its rotation ensures a seamless separation of solids from liquids.
  • Post-separation, the distinct solids and liquids are efficiently discharged via separate outlets from the centrifuge.
  • Decanter centrifuges are a cornerstone across diverse industries, including chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, and environmental engineering, credited for their remarkable adaptability.
  • They excel in isolating solids that are either too fine or too dense for conventional methods like sedimentation or filtration, making them exceptionally valuable.
  • These centrifuges are invaluable for dewatering sludge and adeptly separating emulsions with high precision.
  • Renowned for their exceptional efficiency, minimal maintenance requirements, and capacity to process large volumes, decanter centrifuges are highly esteemed.
  • Working Principle of Decanter Centrifuges

    Decanter centrifuges operate on the principle of separation through buoyancy. A denser component naturally gravitates to the base, while a lighter component floats. Through continuous spinning, decanter centrifuges dramatically accelerate the settling process by generating g-forces from 1000 to 4000 G's, which remarkably decreases the time required for separation. Where mixtures once took hours to settle, decanter centrifuges accomplish this within seconds, delivering swift and manageable results.

    A decanter serves as a sedimentation tank revolving around an axis. Heavier solid particles gravitate to the bottom, forming a sediment (solid phase). In the centrifuge, centrifugal acceleration aids in separating the solid and liquid phases. Due to centrifugal force, heavier solid particles migrate outward in the centrifuge's spinning bowl, forming sediment along the bowl's inner wall. This process is substantially faster and more efficient than traditional gravitational methods due to the intense centrifugal forces applied, approximately 3000 g compared to 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

    Harnessing the power of a sophisticated 3-phase decanter centrifuge, Liaoyang Shenzhou Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. offers an unparalleled solution for multi-stage separation. This ingenious machine separates not just two, but three distinct phases in a single, seamless operation. For example, it expertly divides oil and water—two liquids that naturally resist mixing due to different densities—from a solid phase. Water, being denser, settles between the separated layers of oil and solids. Post-separation, these liquids can effortlessly be extracted, while the solids are efficiently conveyed by the scroll to designated discharge outlets, similar to the precision seen in 2-phase separations.

    The remarkable versatility of our three-phase separation technology is evident in its diverse applications. From the production of high-quality edible oils such as olive oil to the meticulous processing of oil sludge, and even the innovative creation of biodiesel, our decanter centrifuge stands as a testament to cutting-edge engineering and industrial excellence.

Essential Components of Decanter Centrifuges

Durable SS316 L Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge for Industrial Applications
Durable SS316 L Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge for Industrial Applications
Durable SS316 L Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge for Industrial Applications

A decanter centrifuge thrives on its intricate assembly of critical components, each playing a pivotal role in the precise separation of solids from liquids. These integral parts include:

  1. The Bowl: The heart of the centrifuge, this cylindrical marvel rotates along a horizontal axis. It's expertly designed to intake the mixed material via a feed pipe. Within its confines, a seamless separation occurs, followed by the distinct discharge of solids and liquids through specialized outlets, ensuring efficiency and precision.
  2. The Scroll: Inside the bowl lies the scroll, a helical screw ingeniously designed to operate at a marginally slower speed than the bowl itself. Propelled by a motor, it meticulously pushes the solids toward the outer bowl wall, where centrifugal forces whisk them away from the liquids.
  3. The Solids Discharge Port: Strategically positioned on the bowl's outer wall, this outlet serves as the gateway for the smooth expulsion of separated solids.
  4. The Liquids Discharge Port: Located at the base of the bowl, this outlet is dedicated to the efficient removal of separated liquids, ensuring a clean and streamlined flow.
  5. The Drive System: Comprising a robust motor and an array of key components, this system is the powerhouse driving both the bowl and scroll, ensuring optimal operation.
  6. The Control System: Equipped with advanced sensors and a suite of monitoring technology, this system ensures precision control over the centrifuge's operations, maximizing efficiency and safety.
  7. The Frame and Support Structure: An essential foundation, this sturdy framework provides unwavering support to the bowl and every integral component of the centrifuge, ensuring stability and durability.
  8. The Feed Pipe: Designed for seamless operation, this pipe channels the mixture directly into the centrifuge's bowl, facilitating a smooth and uninterrupted flow.
  9. The Feed Pump: Ensuring a steady and consistent inflow, this pump diligently delivers the mixture into the feed pipe, maintaining an optimal rate for efficient processing.
  10. The Feed Control System: Featuring state-of-the-art sensors and cutting-edge technology, this system meticulously monitors and adjusts the flow of the mixture, ensuring precision and efficacy throughout the process.

Deciphering the Decanter Process

  1. Commencing with the introduction of slurry through an intake pipe onto an innovative conveyor, the decanter process is a marvel of modern engineering.
  2. The internal feed compartment, a vital component, expertly guides the slurry through a nozzle into the heart of the bowl, setting the stage for high-speed separation.
  3. At impressive rotational speeds, the bowl unleashes powerful centrifugal forces, orchestrating a swift and effective separation process.
  4. In mere seconds, the high-speed rotation achieves a clear division of solid material from its liquid counterpart, marking the process with unparalleled efficiency.
  5. With precision, the conveyor elevates the solid material, channeling it through a designated nozzle for discharge, completing its transformative journey.
  6. Freed from solid impurities, the resulting purified liquid emerges through a separate outlet, underscoring the decanter centrifuge's aptitude for unparalleled purification. industries like wastewater treatment facilities benefit tremendously. This indispensable technology also finds a home in a myriad of other sectors, forming the backbone of efficiency and sustainability. Offering ease of installation akin to other decanter technologies, these centrifuges require no foundational structures, conserving resources while elevating productivity. Their pivotal role in numerous industrial applications underscores their value, cementing their status as essential assets in diverse blue-collar industries.Durable SS316 L Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge for Industrial Applications
  7. Characteristics of Decanter Centrifuges Process

    Discover the unparalleled attributes of the decanter centrifuge process, a highly effective technique for the separation of solids from liquids. The distinctive qualities are:

  8. Continuous Operation: Decanter centrifuges boast the remarkable ability to function continuously, enabling a seamless flow of materials for processing. This feature is ideal for applications that demand high volumes.
  9. High Separation Efficiency: These centrifuges excel in achieving a high degree of separation efficiency, proving to be a superior solution for separating fine or dense solids that present challenges with other methods.
  10. Adjustable Separation Parameters: With the ability to fine-tune parameters such as bowl speed and angle, decanter centrifuges can be optimized for diverse materials, enhancing the separation process's effectiveness.
  11. Low Maintenance Requirements: Designed for efficiency, decanter centrifuges require minimal maintenance, offering a cost-effective and reliable choice for varied applications.
  12. Versatility: These centrifuges are adept at handling a diverse range of materials, including liquids of varying densities, suspensions, and emulsions.
  13. Energy Efficiency: Known for their energy-conserving operation, decanter centrifuges outperform other separation techniques such as filtration and sedimentation, requiring significantly less energy.
  14. Compact Design: Featuring a space-saving design, decanter centrifuges can be seamlessly integrated into existing process systems without demanding extensive space.

Parameters and Influencing Factors of the Separation

1. Feed, Throughput, and Dwell Time

In the separation process, the medium is introduced into the scroll's central infeed chamber and accelerated. The residence time is influenced by throughput levels.

2. Acceleration

Within the decanter bowl, the separating medium attains peak speed, compelling solids to settle along the inner circle of the bowl, which is designed with a cylindrical or conical form.

3. Differential Velocity

A gear mechanism in industrial decanter centrifuges generates a speed differential between the bowl and scroll, determining the volume of solids discharged in the outfeed.

4. Volumetric Filling / Weir Discs or Overflow Weir

Pond Depth / Weir Discs

In decanter centrifuges, clarified liquid exits through perforations at the cylindrical bowl end. Adjustable weir discs/plates allow precise control over the pond depth and filling volume.

Applications of Decanter Centrifuges

Decanter centrifuges find applications across numerous industries, serving a variety of purposes, including:

  1. Chemical Industry: Employed in the chemical sector, decanter centrifuges efficiently separate chemical products and by-products like acids, alkalis, and solvents, while also purifying and dewatering products such as polymers and resins.
  2. Pharmaceutical Industry: In the pharmaceutical industry, decanter centrifuges are pivotal for separating and purifying products like drugs, excipients, proteins, and enzymes, ensuring the highest quality.
  3. Food Processing Industry: Decanter centrifuges are pivotal in the food industry, expertly separating and purifying products and by-products such as milk, juice, and fruit puree. They are also instrumental in the purification and dewatering processes of food items like cheese and yogurt, ensuring quality and efficiency.
  4. Environmental Engineering: Decanter centrifuges play an essential role in the treatment and dewatering of sludge and various waste materials in wastewater treatment plants. In addition, they are crucial in oil spill cleanups, efficiently separating oil from water and aiding in environmental protection efforts.
  5. Oil and Gas Industry: In the oil and gas sector, decanter centrifuges are indispensable for separating oil, water, and solids, optimizing drilling and production operations. They are also used to refine and dewater crude oil and other petroleum products, enhancing processing and quality.
  6. Mining and Mineral Processing Industry: Decanter centrifuges are vital for extracting minerals and separating solids from liquids in ore processing and beneficiation operations, ensuring efficient resource extraction and processing.
  7. Power Generation Industry: Within power generation operations, decanter centrifuges effectively dewater coal and other fuels, contributing to cleaner and more efficient energy production.
  8. Pulp and Paper Industry: In paper mills, decanter centrifuges are key to dewatering pulp and paper sludge, enhancing production efficiency and waste management.
  9. Other Industries: Beyond these sectors, decanter centrifuges serve a multitude of other industries such as automotive, aviation, and aerospace, where they are used to separate and purify diverse materials, underscoring their versatility and value.

Advantages of Decanter Centrifuges

  • Decanter centrifuges stand out with their sleek design, offering an aesthetically pleasing and odor-free operation.
  • Installation is a breeze with these devices, boasting rapid startup and shutdown capabilities. They require significantly less space compared to alternative methods, making them a practical choice for modern facilities.
  • The adaptability of the decanter centrifuge is unmatched, with customizable bowl sections and cone angles to suit different applications. Its advanced system can pre-program multiple design curves to predict sludge types, a feat unmatched by competitors like belt filter presses. This adaptability allows it to perform diverse tasks, including both thickening and dewatering.
  • These machines offer greater throughput capacity than smaller alternatives.
  • This efficiency translates to fewer units required for operations, optimizing space and reducing costs.
  • Operating and optimizing the gadget is simplified due to its minimal significant variables and reliable feedback data, enhancing user experience.
  • Labour costs are notably lower with decanter centrifuges, thanks to their minimal maintenance needs and reduced operator attention, making them cost-effective.
  • When compared to traditional methods like belt filters, decanter centrifuges deliver superior process flexibility and enhanced performance, ensuring better operational outcomes.

Disadvantages of Decanter Centrifuges

  • Despite their many benefits, decanter centrifuges struggle with separating biological materials, like cells and viruses, that have minimal density differences. For these complex separations, a tubular-bowl centrifuge offers a more suitable solution.
  • The machine can be excessively noisy and exhibit significant vibrations.
  • Their high operational G-forces result in considerable energy consumption, which may impact operational budgets.
  • Decanter centrifuges come with high equipment costs. To prevent wear and minimize maintenance, hard surfacing and abrasion protection materials are necessary for the scroll.

What is the difference between centrifuge and decanter?

A centrifuge is a versatile machine utilizing centrifugal force to separate solids from liquids or different mixture components based on density. In contrast, a decanter centrifuge is specialized for continuous solid-liquid separation processes, providing efficiency and reliability.

Key distinctions between general centrifuges and decanter centrifuges include:

  1. Continuous Operation: Decanter centrifuges epitomize the art of continuous operation, seamlessly processing an uninterrupted flow of material. This contrasts sharply with batch centrifuges that handle substances in discrete batches, thus offering a distinct advantage in efficiency and consistency.
  1. Scroll: At the heart of decanter centrifuges lies the ingenious scroll, a helical screw uniquely designed to rotate just a tad slower than the bowl itself. This subtle yet powerful motion ensures that the solids are expertly transported to the outer wall of the bowl, where centrifugal force performs its magic, elegantly segregating them from the liquids. In some centrifuge varieties, a different conveyor system might be utilized, but few match the precision of the scroll.
  2. Solids discharge: In decanter centrifuges, the engineering marvel of a solids discharge port is strategically positioned on the bowl's outer wall, facilitating the effortless release of separated solids. While other centrifuge types might employ alternate discharge techniques, this method stands out in its simplicity and effectiveness.
  3. Applications: The core mission of decanter centrifuges is to specialize in the artful separation of solids from liquids. Meanwhile, other centrifuge models can be used for a broader spectrum of applications, including the nuanced separation of mixture components by density or the meticulous purification of liquids.
Decanter centrifuges represent a pinnacle of engineering excellence, specifically crafted for the continuous separation of solids from liquids. While other centrifuge variants may incorporate differing features and serve diverse purposes, few can rival the targeted precision and continuous processing capabilities of decanter centrifuges.
Durable SS316 L Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge for Industrial Applications
Durable SS316 L Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge for Industrial Applications
Durable SS316 L Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge for Industrial Applications

FAQ

What is a decanter centrifuge used for?

A decanter centrifuge is a sophisticated machine engineered to deftly separate solids from liquids within a mixture. Through the power of centrifugal force, it facilitates a seamless, continuous process that finds applications across a wide array of industries and specialties. Whether in chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food processing, environmental engineering, oil and gas, mining, power generation, or pulp and paper, the versatility of decanter centrifuges shines brightly.
Some specific examples of what a decanter centrifuge may be used for include:
In the chemical industry, decanter centrifuges excel at separating chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents, providing unparalleled precision and efficiency.
Within the pharmaceutical landscape, these centrifuges are instrumental in differentiating pharmaceutical products, ensuring the purity of drugs and excipients.
In the realm of food processing, decanter centrifuges are vital for the separation of food products, like milk and juice, maintaining quality and consistency.
In environmental engineering, they play a critical role in treating and dewatering sludge within wastewater treatment plants, contributing to sustainability.
In oil and gas operations, decanter centrifuges are pivotal in the separation of oil, water, and solids, optimizing efficiency in drilling and production.
During mining and mineral processing, these centrifuges facilitate the separation of minerals and other solids from liquids, enhancing ore processing and beneficiation.
In power generation, they efficiently dewater coal and other fuels, improving energy production processes.
In the pulp and paper industry, decanter centrifuges are essential for dewatering pulp and paper sludge, aiding in the production of high-quality paper products.

Is a decanter a centrifuge?

Indeed, a decanter is a specialized type of centrifuge. A centrifuge itself is a masterful machine that harnesses centrifugal force to either separate solids from liquids or to sort components of a mixture by density. The decanter centrifuge, with its focus on continuous solid-liquid separation, stands as a testament to the focused versatility of centrifuge technology.
Decanter centrifuges are distinguished by their relentless continuous operation, incorporating the defining feature of a scroll—a helical screw that rotates slightly slower than the bowl to precisely direct solids to the bowl's outer wall for efficient discharge. Their applicability spans across a diverse array of industries and applications, from chemical to pharmaceutical, food processing to environmental engineering, and beyond.

Why is it called a decanter?

In the realm of winemaking, a 'decanter' is traditionally a container with a broad base and slender neck, perfect for displaying and serving wine. However, when we transition into the world of centrifuges, the term 'decanter' takes on a new significance. Here, it describes the elegant design of the centrifuge bowl, which mirrors the classic silhouette of a wine decanter. This bowl, with its cylindrical structure, boasts a wide base and a tapered neck, and operates by spinning deftly on a horizontal axis.
The clever use of the word 'decanter' in the centrifuge context likely stems from the centrifuge's ability to adeptly separate liquids of varying densities, much like the process in winemaking. Consider the captivating imagery of a centrifuge bowl designed in the likeness of a wine decanter, effortlessly dividing clear liquid from sediment. This functional artistry allows the centrifuge to separate the pristine liquid, akin to wine, from the heavier sediment, paralleling the lees found at the bottom of a traditional wine decanter.

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