Advanced SS316 L Automatic Centrifuge for Starch Separation Applications

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  • Advanced SS316 L Automatic Centrifuge for Starch Separation Applications
  • Advanced SS316 L Automatic Centrifuge for Starch Separation Applications
  • Advanced SS316 L Automatic Centrifuge for Starch Separation Applications
  • Advanced SS316 L Automatic Centrifuge for Starch Separation Applications
  • Advanced SS316 L Automatic Centrifuge for Starch Separation Applications
  • Advanced SS316 L Automatic Centrifuge for Starch Separation 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

Advanced SS316 L Automatic Centrifuge for Starch Separation Applications
A decanter centrifuge represents an innovative type of centrifuge that is
specifically engineered to proficiently separate solids from liquids within a mixture. Operating as a seamless and continuous process, it harnesses the power of centrifugal force to elegantly separate these two components. As the mixture enters the centrifuge, the remarkable spinning action generates centrifugal force, efficiently isolating the solid particles from the liquid elements.

When tackling the challenge of separating solid/liquid mixtures with substantial solids content, decanter centrifuges undoubtedly excel. These robust solid-shell scroll centrifuges or decanters operate continuously, unlike chamber filter presses. With immense centrifugal forces at play, finely distributed solid particles are expertly extracted from the suspension.

Decanters find their utility across an extensive array of global industries. They are tailored optimally for specific applications. From sludge dewatering and classification to the intricate sorting of solids, their applications are vast and varied.

To achieve unparalleled results, solid bowl decanter centrifuges must be meticulously custom-designed to match the unique demands of specific separation processes.

What is a Decanter Centrifuge?

Advanced SS316 L Automatic Centrifuge for Starch Separation Applications
Advanced SS316 L Automatic Centrifuge for Starch Separation Applications
Advanced SS316 L Automatic Centrifuge for Starch Separation Applications

  • A decanter centrifuge is an exceptional type of centrifuge engineered to separate solids from liquids within a mixture. This continuous process utilizes centrifugal force to achieve efficient separation of the two components.
  • As the mixture is introduced into the centrifuge, the centrifugal force generated by its spinning action effectively separates the solids from the liquids.
  • Once separated, the solids and liquids are channeled through distinct outlets, ensuring efficient discharge from the centrifuge.
  • Decanter centrifuges serve a broad spectrum of industries, including chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, and environmental engineering.
  • They are particularly indispensable for separating solids that are either too fine or too dense for other methods, such as sedimentation or filtration, to handle effectively.
  • Additionally, they are employed for dewatering sludge and separating emulsions with remarkable precision.
  • Renowned for their exceptional efficiency, minimal maintenance needs, and ability to process large volumes, decanter centrifuges are an industry staple.
  • The Remarkable Working Principle of Decanter Centrifuges

    A decanter centrifuge operates on the elegant concept of separation via buoyancy. In a mixture, denser components naturally gravitate to the bottom, while less dense ones float. Continuous spinning amplifies the settling velocity, creating a powerful g-force ranging from 1000 to 4000 G's. This remarkable force drastically reduces settling time, transforming mixtures that once took hours to settle into ones that settle within mere seconds. This separation method yields rapid and highly manageable outcomes.

    A decanter serves as a sedimentation tank, ingeniously rotated around an axis. Within, solid particles, denser than the liquid, migrate to the bottom, forming a solid phase sediment. Think of a wine decanter as a sediment vessel. In a centrifuge, centrifugal acceleration elegantly separates the solid and liquid phases. The denser solid particles migrate outward in the centrifuge's revolving bowl due to centrifugal force, forming sediment along the bowl's inner wall. This process is exponentially faster and more efficient than gravitational methods, with centrifugal forces around 3000 g as opposed to 1 g in gravity-driven separation.
    Parameters of Two-Phase Decanter Centrifuge

    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

    With the remarkable 3-phase decanter centrifuge, seamlessly execute the separation of three distinct phases in a single, efficient operation. Imagine the precision as oil and water, two substances that resist mixing due to their unique densities, are meticulously divided from a solid phase. Between the robust layer of oil and the solid mass, water elegantly collects, perfectly positioned in the middle. This clever design allows for both liquids to be expertly extracted post-separation. Just like in the efficient 2-phase separation process, solids are expertly guided by the scroll to the designated discharge ports.

    Explore the versatile applications of three-phase separation, pivotal in crafting high-quality edible oils like the finest olive oil, processing oil sludge with expertise, and producing biodiesel efficiently. These applications, among others, showcase the adaptability and essential nature of the technology.

Key Components of Decanter Centrifuges

Advanced SS316 L Automatic Centrifuge for Starch Separation Applications
Advanced SS316 L Automatic Centrifuge for Starch Separation Applications
Advanced SS316 L Automatic Centrifuge for Starch Separation Applications

Delve into the pivotal components of a decanter centrifuge, each ingeniously engineered to collaborate in the seamless separation of solids from liquids. These crucial parts include:

  1. The Bowl: As the heart of the centrifuge, this cylindrical marvel spins on a horizontal axis with precision. The feed pipe introduces the mixture to be separated, and through meticulous design, the separated solids and liquids are expertly channeled through distinct outlets, ensuring purity and efficiency.
  2. The Scroll: Inside the bowl, the scroll, a sophisticated helical screw, operates with precision. Driven by a motor, it rotates slightly slower than the bowl, expertly directing solids toward the bowl's outer wall. Here, powerful centrifugal forces perform their magic, achieving flawless separation.
  3. The Solids Discharge Port: Strategically positioned on the bowl's outer wall, this outlet is integral for seamlessly discharging separated solids, ensuring uninterrupted operation and optimal performance.
  4. The Liquids Discharge Port: Ingeniously located at the bowl's base, this outlet is pivotal for the efficient discharge of separated liquids, facilitating a smooth and continuous process.
  5. The Drive System: At the core of operation, the drive system, including the motor and associated components, propels both the bowl and scroll with precision, ensuring flawless synchronization and performance.
  6. The Control System: The nerve center of the centrifuge, this system, equipped with cutting-edge sensors and components, vigilantly monitors and orchestrates the centrifuge's operation, ensuring peak performance and reliability.
  7. The Frame and Support Structure: Providing unwavering stability, the robust frame and structural components form the backbone of the centrifuge, securely supporting the bowl and its interworking parts for seamless operation.
  8. The Feed Pipe: A critical conduit, this pipe expertly channels the mixture into the centrifuge bowl, ensuring consistent and controlled feeding for optimal separation.
  9. The Feed Pump: Essential for maintaining a steady flow, this pump ensures the mixture is introduced into the centrifuge at a consistent rate, enabling efficient and reliable operation.
  10. The Feed Control System: Sophisticated sensors and advanced components work in harmony to precisely monitor and regulate the flow of the mixture into the centrifuge, ensuring seamless operation and consistency.

Understanding the Decanter Process

  1. The process begins as the slurry is expertly introduced into the centrifuge via an intake pipe, initiating its journey onto a strategic conveyor.
  2. Through the precision of an internal feed compartment, the conveyor adeptly guides the slurry into the bowl via a specialized nozzle, setting the stage for separation.
  3. With the bowl's high-speed rotation, centrifugal forces are powerfully induced, setting the scene for rapid separation.
  4. In mere seconds, the high-speed rotation accomplishes its task, swiftly separating solid materials from liquids, showcasing the efficiency of this remarkable process.
  5. As solids are expertly conveyed upwards by the conveyor, a nozzle efficiently discharges them, completing this phase of the process.
  6. Once the solid materials are successfully removed, the centrifuge releases purified liquid from a separate output. This capability makes decanter centrifuges exceptionally suited for efficient waste water treatment facilities. Moreover, these centrifuges play a pivotal role across diverse industries. With easy installation that requires no foundational support, they offer remarkable efficiency, significantly saving time and materials. Indeed, they are indispensable in numerous blue-collar industries.Advanced SS316 L Automatic Centrifuge for Starch Separation Applications
  7. Unique Characteristics of Decanter Centrifuge Processes

    Revolutionizing the art of separation, the decanter centrifuge process stands out as an exceptionally effective technique for segregating solids from liquids. This process boasts several distinguishing features:

  8. Seamless and Uninterrupted Operation: With the ability to function continuously, decanter centrifuges facilitate an uninterrupted flow of material handling, perfectly suited for high-volume operational demands.
  9. Exceptional Separation Efficiency: Decanter centrifuges achieve remarkable efficiency in separating solids from liquids, proving to be an outstanding solution for isolating fine or dense solids that present challenges to conventional separation methods.
  10. Customizable Separation Parameters: Thanks to adjustable separation parameters, such as bowl and scroll speed and angle, decanter centrifuges can be finely tuned to maximize the separation performance for various material types.
  11. Minimal Maintenance Needs: Requiring relatively low upkeep, decanter centrifuges are a cost-efficient choice, ensuring more savings and less downtime for diverse applications.
  12. Adaptability: With incredible versatility, decanter centrifuges efficiently handle a vast array of materials, including varying liquid densities, suspensions, and emulsions.
  13. Superior Energy Efficiency: Boasting better energy efficiency compared to traditional separation techniques like filtration and sedimentation, decanter centrifuges optimize energy use, leading to reduced operational costs.
  14. Space-Saving Design: Compact and streamlined, decanter centrifuges are designed to seamlessly integrate into existing processing systems, optimizing space utilization.

Influential Parameters and Factors in the Separation Process

1. Feed, Throughput, and Dwell Time

The separation medium is charged into the core of the infeed chamber of the scroll and accelerated with precise feed regulation. Throughput directly influences the residence time.

2. Maximum Acceleration

Within the decanter bowl, the separation medium achieves peak acceleration, compelling the solids to settle on the bowl's inner surface, characterized by its distinctive cylindrical or conical form.

3. Differential Velocity Control

Industrial decanter centrifuges utilize a sophisticated gear mechanism to create differential speed between the bowl and scroll, determining the solids content in the outfeed.

4. Volumetric Filling Control / Weir Discs or Overflow Weir

Pond Depth Adjustment / Weir Discs

Within a decanter centrifuge, clarified liquid flows toward the cylindrical bowl end, exiting through precision-cut apertures in the cover. Adjustable weir discs allow for precise control of the bowl's pond depth and filling volume.

Diverse Applications of Decanter Centrifuges

Spanning a multitude of industries and applications, decanter centrifuges serve pivotal roles, including:

  1. Chemical Industry: In the chemical sector, decanter centrifuges expertly separate complex products and by-products, including acids, alkalis, and solvents, and are instrumental in the purification and dewatering of substances like polymers and resins.
  2. Pharmaceutical Industry: Within the pharmaceutical realm, decanter centrifuges play a crucial role in the separation of products and by-products, including drugs and excipients. They are also vital in purifying and dewatering pharmaceutical substances, such as proteins and enzymes.
  3. Food Processing Industry: In food processing, decanter centrifuges effectively separate and refine products and by-products like milk, juice, and fruit puree, as well as purify and dewater consumables such as cheese and yogurt.
  4. Environmental Engineering Marvel: Decanter centrifuges, a hallmark of modern engineering, are expertly deployed to treat and dewater sludge along with other waste materials in state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facilities. Furthermore, they play a pivotal role in separating oil from water during oil spill cleanup operations, ensuring an environmentally sound process.
  5. Oil and Gas Industry Beacon: Decanter centrifuges are indispensable in separating oil, water, and solids during the critical phases of drilling and production. They also excel in purifying and dewatering crude oil, enhancing the quality of petroleum products.
  6. Mining and Mineral Processing Industry: Within the mining sector, decanter centrifuges are a technological wonder, effectively separating minerals and solids from water and liquids during ore processing and beneficiation.
  7. Power Generation Industry Application: Decanter centrifuges are vital in power generation, adeptly dewatering coal and other fuels, contributing to more efficient energy production.
  8. Pulp and Paper Industry Utility: In the pulp and paper industry, decanter centrifuges are utilized to dewater pulp and paper sludge, promoting cleaner and more efficient paper mill operations.
  9. Other Industrial Uses: Decanter centrifuges extend their utility to diverse industries, including automotive, aviation, and aerospace, where they serve in the separation and purification of various materials.

Unparalleled Advantages of Decanter Centrifuges

  • Decanter centrifuges ensure a seamless and odorless operation, making them ideal for maintaining aesthetically pleasing environments.
  • The system is designed for simplicity, offering effortless installation, rapid start-up and shutdown, and a compact footprint that requires less space than competing technologies.
  • Remarkably adaptable, the decanter centrifuge allows customization with adjustable bowl portions and cone angles to suit varied applications. Unlike other methods, it enables pre-programmed design curves for specific sludge types, offering versatility that belt filter presses lack. This adaptability makes it perfect for thickening and dewatering tasks.
  • Boasting greater throughput capacity than equivalent machines, it reduces the number of units required for operation.
  • This leads to decreased equipment quantity, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
  • The equipment's ease of optimization and operation is ensured by its minimal significant variables and reliable feedback mechanisms.
  • Due to its low maintenance and minimal operator attention, the decanter centrifuge significantly cuts down on labor costs, standing out against other processes.
  • When compared to competing methods such as the belt filter process, the decanter centrifuge demonstrates superior process flexibility and outstanding performance.

Potential Drawbacks of Decanter Centrifuges

  • Decanter centrifuges have limitations in separating biological materials like cells and viruses with minor density differences; tubular-bowl centrifuges are more adept at handling such tasks.
  • The operations can be notably noisy and vibrational, a factor to consider for installation.
  • The machine's substantial energy consumption is a consequence of its high G-forces, a trade-off for its exceptional performance.
  • The equipment cost is significant, with the need for hard surfacing and abrasion-resistant materials to prevent wear on the scroll, impacting maintenance requirements.

Understanding Centrifuge vs. Decanter Centrifuge:

A centrifuge utilizes centrifugal force to separate solids from liquids or to differentiate mixture components based on density. A decanter centrifuge, however, is engineered to continuously separate solids from liquids with precision and efficiency.

Key Distinctions of a Centrifuge and Decanter Centrifuge:

  1. Seamless Continuous Operation: Decanter centrifuges are ingeniously engineered for seamless continuous operation, facilitating the processing of an uninterrupted flow of material. This stands in contrast to batch centrifuges, which operate by processing material in discrete batches. Experience the efficiency of uninterrupted separation with decanter centrifuges.
  1. Scroll: The brilliance of decanter centrifuges lies in the inclusion of a scroll, a remarkable helical screw artfully positioned within the bowl. This scroll rotates at a slightly reduced speed compared to the bowl, meticulously transporting solids towards the outer wall. Here, the powerful centrifugal force effectively separates solids from liquids. While other centrifuge types may lack a scroll or possess alternative conveyor systems, the decanter's scroll is a testament to its unparalleled efficiency.
  2. Solids discharge: Decanter centrifuges boast a precision-engineered solids discharge port strategically located on the bowl's outer wall, ensuring the efficient expulsion of separated solids. Unlike other centrifuges, which may utilize varied methods for solids discharge, the decanter centrifuge's design prioritizes seamless and effective solids removal.
  3. Applications: Primarily utilized for the sophisticated separation of solids from liquids, decanter centrifuges excel where precision is key. While other centrifuge types may cater to diverse applications such as density-based component separation or liquid purification, decanter centrifuges are masters of continuous solid-liquid separation.
In essence, decanter centrifuges represent a specialized class of centrifuge, expertly crafted for the continuous, efficient separation of solids from liquids. While other centrifuges may vary in design and purpose, the decanter centrifuge's dedicated function ensures unparalleled performance in its niche.
Advanced SS316 L Automatic Centrifuge for Starch Separation Applications
Advanced SS316 L Automatic Centrifuge for Starch Separation Applications
Advanced SS316 L Automatic Centrifuge for Starch Separation Applications

FAQ

What is a decanter centrifuge used for?

A decanter centrifuge, a marvel of engineering, serves the pivotal role of separating solids from liquids within mixtures. Operating continuously, it harnesses centrifugal force to elegantly divide the components. This versatile machine finds its place in an array of industries—chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, environmental engineering, oil and gas, mining and mineral processing, power generation, and pulp and paper—demonstrating its indispensable nature across sectors.
Here are some exemplary applications of a decanter centrifuge:
Skillfully separating chemicals, including acids, alkalis, and solvents, within the chemical industry.
Expertly partitioning pharmaceutical products, such as drugs and excipients, in the pharmaceutical sector.
Efficiently separating food products, including milk and juice, within the food processing industry.
Expertly treating and dewatering sludge in wastewater treatment facilities in the environmental engineering sector.
Adeptly separating oil, water, and solids during drilling and production operations in the oil and gas industry.
Proficiently separating minerals and other solids from liquids during ore processing and beneficiation in mining and mineral processing.
Effectively dewatering coal and other fuels during power generation activities.
Successfully dewatering pulp and paper sludge within paper mills in the pulp and paper sector.

Is a decanter a centrifuge?

Indeed, a decanter is a distinguished member of the centrifuge family. Employing centrifugal force, a centrifuge separates solids from liquids or differentiates mixture components by density. The decanter centrifuge, however, is a specialized variant, engineered specifically for continuous solid-liquid separation processes, showcasing its unique design and purpose.
Decanter centrifuges are defined by their ability to operate continuously, the presence of a crucial scroll—a helical screw that rotates slightly slower than the bowl to guide solids towards the bowl's outer wall—and an efficiently designed solids discharge port on the bowl's outer wall. Their versatility spans numerous industries including chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, environmental engineering, oil and gas, mining and mineral processing, power generation, and pulp and paper, showcasing their broad applicability.

Why is it called a decanter?

The term "decanter" traditionally conjures images of a refined container designed with a wide base and elegantly tapered neck, ideal for storing and serving fine wine. In the realm of centrifuges, however, "decanter" takes on a transformative engineering significance. Here, it describes the bowl's shape, which mirrors that of a classic wine decanter. This cylindrical bowl, engineered for peak efficiency, features a robust wide base and a slender neck, and it operates with precision as it spins along a horizontal axis.
The etymology of "decanter" in the centrifuge context might trace back to its quintessential use in discriminating between fluids of varying densities. Much like the task of separating wine from its sediment, decanter centrifuges excel in this delicate operation. The centrifuge's bowl, reminiscent of a traditional wine decanter, serves as a pivotal component, expertly isolating the crystalline liquid (akin to wine) from the denser sediment (similar to lees) nestled at the vessel's base.

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