Innovative SS316 L Lab Centrifuge for Crude Oil and Starch Separation

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  • Innovative SS316 L Lab Centrifuge for Crude Oil and Starch Separation
  • Innovative SS316 L Lab Centrifuge for Crude Oil and Starch Separation
  • Innovative SS316 L Lab Centrifuge for Crude Oil and Starch Separation
  • Innovative SS316 L Lab Centrifuge for Crude Oil and Starch Separation
  • Innovative SS316 L Lab Centrifuge for Crude Oil and Starch Separation
  • Innovative SS316 L Lab Centrifuge for Crude Oil and Starch Separation
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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

Innovative SS316 L Lab Centrifuge for Crude Oil and Starch Separation
A decanter centrifuge is a masterful piece of engineering that is expertly designed
to efficiently separate solids from liquids in complex mixtures,seamlessly achieving this with precision. This state-of-the-art technology operates as a continuous process, harnessing the powerful centrifugal force to skillfully separate the two components. The innovative design allows the mixture to be fed into the centrifuge, where the solids are meticulously separated from the liquids by the immense centrifugal force generated by the centrifuge's rapid spinning motion.

When faced with the challenge of separating solid/liquid mixtures with a high concentration of solids, decanter centrifuges stand unrivaled. These robust solid-shell scroll centrifuges, also known as decanters, offer a continuous operation unlike chamber filter presses. They employ powerful centrifugal forces to expertly separate finely distributed solid particles from suspensions, ensuring unparalleled efficiency.

Decanters are indispensable across a multitude of industries worldwide. These centrifuges are meticulously adapted to meet the specific demands of each application. Their versatility shines through in applications ranging from sludge dewatering to classification, wet classification, and even the precise sorting of solids.

To achieve superior results, solid bowl decanter centrifuges must be custom-engineered to align perfectly with specific separation processes, ensuring optimal performance at every stage.

What is a Decanter Centrifuge?

Innovative SS316 L Lab Centrifuge for Crude Oil and Starch Separation
Innovative SS316 L Lab Centrifuge for Crude Oil and Starch Separation
Innovative SS316 L Lab Centrifuge for Crude Oil and Starch Separation

  • A decanter centrifuge is an advanced type of centrifuge, skillfully employed to separate solids from liquids in various mixtures. As a continuous process, it utilizes centrifugal force to meticulously segregate the two components.
  • The mixture is introduced into the centrifuge, and with precision, the solids are separated from the liquids by the centrifugal force generated by the centrifuge's rapid spinning.
  • The resultant separated solids and liquids are then systematically discharged from the centrifuge through distinct outlets.
  • Decanter centrifuges find their indispensable application across a wide spectrum of industries, including chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, and environmental engineering.
  • They are particularly adept at separating solids that are excessively fine or dense to be effectively managed by other techniques, such as sedimentation or filtration.
  • Decanter centrifuges are also highly effective for dewatering sludge and separating emulsions.
  • Renowned for their exceptional efficiency, minimal maintenance demands, and remarkable capacity to handle substantial volumes of material, they are a preferred choice for industrial applications.
  • Working Principle of Decanter Centrifuges

    A decanter centrifuge operates on the fundamental principle of separation via buoyancy. In any mixture, a component with greater density would naturally sink to the bottom, while less dense components float. The centrifuge's continuous spinning dramatically enhances settling velocity, creating a formidable g-force ranging from 1000 to 4000 G's. This significantly reduces the settling time, enabling mixtures that historically required hours to settle to be resolved in mere seconds. This method of separation is not only faster but also ensures more manageable outcomes.

    Conceptually, a decanter can be viewed as a sedimentation tank ingeniously wrapped around an axis. Heavier solid particles move to the bottom by gravity, forming a sediment (solid phase). In this context, a wine decanter serves as an analogy for a sediment vessel. In a centrifuge, the solid and liquid phases are separated by centrifugal acceleration. The denser solid particles move outwards in the centrifuge's revolvable bowl due to centrifugal force. The sediment thus forms on the inner wall of the centrifuge bowl. The application of centrifugal forces of approximately 3000 g, as opposed to a mere 1 g in a gravitational field, ensures a significantly faster and more efficient separation of solid particles from liquids.
    Two-Phase Decanter Centrifuge Parameters

    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 groundbreaking 3-phase decanter centrifuge, achieve the remarkable feat of separating three distinct phases in a single, streamlined operation. Imagine the capability to effortlessly segregate oil, water, and solids, thanks to their unique density differences. Picture the water forming a neat, middle layer between oil and solids, allowing easy extraction of the two liquids post-separation. Mirroring the precision of 2-phase separation, solids gracefully traverse via the scroll to the designated discharge outlets.

    The versatile three-phase separation process is pivotal in numerous industries, from the exquisite world of edible oil production, including the cherished olive oil, to the rigorous processing of oil sludge, and the innovative creation of biodiesel. Each application underscores the centrifuge's indispensable role across a wide range of sectors.

Essential Components of Decanter Centrifuges

Innovative SS316 L Lab Centrifuge for Crude Oil and Starch Separation
Innovative SS316 L Lab Centrifuge for Crude Oil and Starch Separation
Innovative SS316 L Lab Centrifuge for Crude Oil and Starch Separation

Decanter centrifuges are composed of several critical components working in harmony to expertly separate solids from liquids. These integral parts include:

  1. The Bowl: As the heart of the centrifuge, the bowl is a robust cylindrical chamber spinning along a horizontal axis. The mixture poised for separation is introduced into the bowl through a feed pipe, while the distinct streams of separated solids and liquids exit via their respective outlets.
  2. The Scroll: A marvel of engineering, the scroll is a helical screw situated within the bowl. Propelled by a motor, it rotates at a subtly reduced speed compared to the bowl, guiding solids towards the bowl's outer wall, where centrifugal forces masterfully differentiate them from the liquids.
  3. The Solids Discharge Port: Positioned strategically on the bowl's outer wall, this outlet efficiently expels the separated solids, ensuring a smooth, continuous process.
  4. The Liquids Discharge Port: Located at the bowl's base, this outlet effectively channels the separated liquids away from the centrifuge, maintaining seamless operation.
  5. The Drive System: Comprising a motor and an array of components, this system drives both the bowl and the scroll, orchestrating the entire centrifuge's operation.
  6. The Control System: An ensemble of sensors and components, this system meticulously monitors and manages centrifuge operations, ensuring optimal performance throughout.
  7. The Frame and Support Structure: This sturdy framework and its structural elements provide unwavering support to the bowl and other critical centrifuge components, ensuring stability and durability.
  8. The Feed Pipe: A crucial conduit for introducing the mixture into the centrifuge bowl, facilitating the separation process.
  9. The Feed Pump: A precision pump that ensures a consistent flow of the mixture into the feed pipe, maintaining an even separation process.
  10. The Feed Control System: This sophisticated system comprises sensors and components dedicated to regulating the mixture's flow into the centrifuge, ensuring optimal efficiency.

Understanding the Decanter Centrifuge Process

  1. The decanter centrifuge process initiates as the slurry is introduced through an intake pipe onto a conveyor, setting the stage for efficient separation.
  2. Within the centrifuge, an internal feed compartment propels the slurry through a nozzle into the bowl, where the magic of separation begins.
  3. Spinning at high velocities, the bowl generates immense centrifugal forces, catalyzing the separation of solids and liquids.
  4. In mere seconds, high-speed rotation deftly divides solid materials from their liquid counterparts, showcasing the centrifuge's unparalleled efficiency.
  5. The conveyor expertly transports solid materials upward, discharging them through a nozzle, while maintaining the process's fluidity.
  6. Once the solid materials are extracted, the purified liquid is seamlessly released through a separate outlet, highlighting the centrifuge's efficacy in purification, making it indispensable for waste water treatment facilities. Yet, the applications of such centrifuges extend across a multitude of industries, offering vital support. Their ease of installation—no foundation required—coupled with efficiency that conserves time and resources, positions them as a cornerstone of many industrial operations.Innovative SS316 L Lab Centrifuge for Crude Oil and Starch Separation
  7. Attributes of the Decanter Centrifuge Process

    The decanter centrifuge process boasts several distinctive features that make it an outstanding method for separating solids from liquids. These remarkable characteristics include:

  8. Uninterrupted Operation: Decanter centrifuges are designed for continuous operation, facilitating a seamless flow of materials being processed. This capability makes them well-suited for applications that require handling large volumes efficiently.
  9. Exceptional Separation Efficiency: With their ability to separate solids and liquids with exceptional precision, decanter centrifuges stand out as a highly effective solution for isolating fine or dense solids that prove challenging to separate using alternative methods.
  10. Customizable Separation Parameters: Decanter centrifuges offer adjustable separation parameters, including the speed and angle of the bowl and scroll, enabling optimization of the separation process for diverse materials with varying characteristics.
  11. Minimal Maintenance Needs: These centrifuges demand relatively low maintenance, rendering them a cost-efficient choice across numerous applications.
  12. Adaptability: Decanter centrifuges are highly versatile, capable of separating a diverse array of materials—including those with varying densities, suspensions, and emulsions—ensuring broad applicability.
  13. Superior Energy Efficiency: Compared to other separation methods such as filtration and sedimentation, decanter centrifuges typically offer superior energy efficiency, requiring less power to operate effectively.
  14. Space-Saving Design: Their relatively compact design allows decanter centrifuges to be seamlessly integrated into existing process systems, maximizing efficiency without requiring significant space.

Separation Parameters and Influencing Factors

1. Feed, Throughput, and Dwell Time

The separation medium slated for processing is introduced into the center of the infeed chamber of the scroll, where it is swiftly accelerated via the feed. The residence time is directly influenced by the throughput.

2. Acceleration Dynamics

Within the decanter bowl, the separating medium attains its peak speed, compelling solids to settle on the bowl's inner surface. The bowl's design is distinguished by its cylindrical or conical shape.

3. Differential Velocity Control

A sophisticated gear mechanism in industrial decanter centrifuges generates a speed differential between the decanter bowl and the scroll. This differential speed is crucial in determining the solids content in the outfeed.

4. Volumetric Filling / Weir Discs Control

Pond Depth / Weir Discs

In a decanter centrifuge, clarified liquid travels to the cylindrical end of the bowl, exiting through specially designed perforations in the bowl cover. These apertures feature precisely adjustable weir discs/plates, which allow for meticulous control of the bowl's pond depth and filling volume.

Decanter Centrifuge Applications

Decanter centrifuges find extensive use across a multitude of industries and applications, such as:

  1. Chemical Industry: In the chemical industry, decanter centrifuges are employed to separate chemical products and by-products, including acids, alkalis, and solvents. These centrifuges also play a pivotal role in purifying and dewatering chemical products such as polymers and resins.
  2. Pharmaceutical Industry: Within the pharmaceutical sphere, decanter centrifuges are utilized for separating pharmaceutical products and by-products like drugs, excipients, and intermediates. They are instrumental in purifying and dewatering pharmaceutical items, such as proteins and enzymes.
  3. Food Processing Industry: In the food processing industry, decanter centrifuges serve to separate food products and by-products, including milk, juice, and fruit puree. They are also essential for purifying and dewatering food items like cheese and yogurt.
  4. Environmental engineering: Our state-of-the-art decanter centrifuges are pivotal in revolutionizing the treatment and dewatering of sludge and other waste materials within wastewater treatment plants. Furthermore, they play a crucial role in oil spill remediation by efficiently separating oil from water.
  5. Oil and gas industry: In the oil and gas sector, our decanter centrifuges excel at the intricate separation of oil, water, and solids during drilling and production. Additionally, they enhance the purification and dewatering of crude oil and other petroleum products.
  6. Mining and mineral processing industry: Within mining and mineral processing, decanter centrifuges are indispensable for the extraction and separation of valuable minerals and solids from water during ore processing and beneficiation.
  7. Power generation industry: Our decanter centrifuges are vital in power generation, dewatering coal and other fuels, enhancing efficiency within power plants.
  8. Pulp and paper industry: In the pulp and paper sector, decanter centrifuges contribute significantly by efficiently dewatering pulp and paper sludge in paper mills.
  9. Other industries: Our versatile decanter centrifuges find applications across various industries, including automotive, aviation, and aerospace, aiding in the separation and purification of diverse materials.

Advantages of Decanter Centrifuges

  • Decanter centrifuges provide a clean and aesthetically pleasing operation with minimal odor concerns.
  • Installing these machines is straightforward and they boast quick startup and shutdown times, occupying less space than other competitive methods.
  • Their adaptability is unmatched; the bowl portion and cone angle can be adjusted for diverse applications. Furthermore, systems can be pre-programmed with design curves to predict sludge types, unlike belt filter presses that cannot adapt to different sludge types, enabling the machine to perform a multitude of tasks like thickening and dewatering.
  • The throughput capacity of these machines surpasses that of smaller machines,
  • reducing the need for multiple units, which is cost-effective.
  • Optimizing and operating these devices is straightforward thanks to their simple design and reliable feedback data.
  • Decanter centrifuges offer reduced labor costs compared to other processes, requiring minimal constant maintenance and operator attention.
  • Compared to other processes like belt filter presses, they provide superior flexibility and performance.

Disadvantages of Decanter Centrifuges

  • However, they face limitations in separating biological materials such as cells and viruses with minor density differences, where tubular-bowl centrifuges excel.
  • Additionally, these machines can be quite noisy and vibrational.
  • Their high energy consumption, due to significant G-forces, is another factor to consider.
  • Initial equipment costs can be substantial as well due to the need for hard surfacing and abrasion protection materials for the scroll to minimize wear and maintenance.

What is the difference between centrifuge and decanter?

A centrifuge harnesses centrifugal force to separate solids from liquids or components based on density, while a decanter centrifuge is optimized for continuous solid-liquid separation.

Key differences highlight the decanter centrifuge's specific design for continuous processing, unlike general centrifuges.

  1. Continuous operation: Decanter centrifuges are engineered for continuous flow processing, ensuring efficient material handling, unlike batch centrifuges that process material intermittently.
  1. Scroll: At the heart of decanter centrifuges lies the innovative scroll, a helical screw ingeniously mounted inside the bowl. This component spins at a slightly slower speed than the bowl itself, elegantly transporting solids towards the outer wall. Here, they are artfully separated from liquids through the powerful forces of centrifugation. While other centrifuge types may lack a scroll or utilize alternate conveyor systems, the precision of the scroll sets decanter centrifuges apart.
  2. Solids discharge: Decanter centrifuges boast a strategically positioned solids discharge port on the outer wall of the bowl, ensuring efficient expulsion of separated solids. In contrast, other centrifuge designs might employ different methodologies for solids discharge.
  3. Applications: Renowned for their expertise in solid-liquid separation, decanter centrifuges are primarily dedicated to this function. Meanwhile, other centrifuge types offer a broader spectrum of applications, such as density-based mixture separation and liquid purification.
In essence, decanter centrifuges are a masterclass in centrifuge design, tailor-made for continuous solid-liquid separation. Their unique features and specialized purpose distinguish them from other centrifuge types, which may offer varied functionalities.
Innovative SS316 L Lab Centrifuge for Crude Oil and Starch Separation
Innovative SS316 L Lab Centrifuge for Crude Oil and Starch Separation
Innovative SS316 L Lab Centrifuge for Crude Oil and Starch Separation

FAQ

What is a decanter centrifuge used for?

The decanter centrifuge excels as a pivotal machine for separating solids from liquids within mixtures, utilizing centrifugal force for continuous operation. Expansively employed across diverse industries, including chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, and beyond, its applications span environmental engineering, oil and gas, mining, power generation, and pulp and paper.
Some specific examples of what a decanter centrifuge may be used for include:
In the chemical industry, deftly separating chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents.
In the pharmaceutical realm, expertly separating drugs and excipients.
In food processing, adeptly separating products like milk and juice.
In environmental engineering, efficiently treating and dewatering wastewater sludge.
In oil and gas operations, separating oil, water, and solids during drilling and production.
In mining and mineral processing, precise separation of minerals and solids from liquids during ore beneficiation.
In power generation, expertly dewatering coal and other fuels.
In pulp and paper, skillfully dewatering pulp and paper sludge.

Is a decanter a centrifuge?

Indeed, a decanter is a specialized centrifuge variant. Centrifuges exploit centrifugal force to separate solids from liquids or mixture components based on density. The decanter centrifuge shines as a specialist in continuous solid-liquid separation.
Characterized by its continuous operation, the decanter centrifuge features the indispensable scroll—a helical screw spinning slightly slower than the bowl—and a solids discharge port on the bowl's outer wall. Its versatility spans numerous industries, including chemical, pharmaceutical, food, environmental engineering, oil and gas, mining, power generation, and pulp and paper.

Why is it called a decanter?

The term "decanter" draws inspiration from a wide-based, narrow-necked wine container. In decanter centrifuges, this term represents the bowl's shape—akin to a wine decanter, it's a cylindrical vessel with a wide base and narrow neck, spinning on a horizontal axis for optimal efficiency.
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