Quality SS304 Decanter Centrifuge for Laboratory and Industrial Use

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  • Quality SS304 Decanter Centrifuge for Laboratory and Industrial Use
  • Quality SS304 Decanter Centrifuge for Laboratory and Industrial Use
  • Quality SS304 Decanter Centrifuge for Laboratory and Industrial Use
  • Quality SS304 Decanter Centrifuge for Laboratory and Industrial Use
  • Quality SS304 Decanter Centrifuge for Laboratory and Industrial Use
  • Quality SS304 Decanter Centrifuge for Laboratory and Industrial Use
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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

Quality SS304 Decanter Centrifuge for Laboratory and Industrial Use
A decanter centrifuge is an advanced and vital machine designed to efficiently separate solids from liquids within a complex mixture.
This robust piece of equipment employs cutting-edge technology to meticulously extract solids from liquid components.. Through a continuous operation, the decanter centrifuge harnesses immense centrifugal force, dynamically spinning the mixture to effectively segregate solids from liquids.

For handling high solids content in solid/liquid mixtures, decanter centrifuges are unparalleled. These robust solid-shell scroll centrifuges, commonly referred to as decanters, operate on a continuous cycle, unlike their chamber filter press counterparts. They employ powerful centrifugal forces to meticulously separate finely distributed solid particles from the suspension.

Decanter centrifuges find applications across various global industries, each specifically tailored to their designated tasks. From sludge dewatering to intricate classification processes and sorting of solids, the applications are vast and diverse.

Maximizing efficiency requires decanter centrifuges with solid bowls that are precisely engineered and customized to meet the intricate demands of specific separation processes.

What is a Decanter Centrifuge?

Quality SS304 Decanter Centrifuge for Laboratory and Industrial Use
Quality SS304 Decanter Centrifuge for Laboratory and Industrial Use
Quality SS304 Decanter Centrifuge for Laboratory and Industrial Use

 

  • A decanter centrifuge is an essential type of centrifuge employed for the separation of solids from liquids within a mixture. This process is continuous, leveraging centrifugal force for effective separation of components.
  • As the mixture is introduced into the centrifuge, the powerful spinning action generates centrifugal force, efficiently separating solids from liquids.
  • After separation, both the solids and liquids are expertly discharged through distinct outlets, ensuring a clean and organized processing session.
  • Decanter centrifuges serve a multitude of industries, including chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, and environmental engineering, offering versatile applications.
  • These centrifuges excel at separating fine or dense solids that other methods, like sedimentation or filtration, struggle with.
  • In addition to separating emulsions, decanter centrifuges are pivotal in dewatering sludge, providing industry-leading efficiency.
  • Renowned for their exceptional efficiency, minimal maintenance demands, and capacity to process large material volumes, decanter centrifuges set the standard for industrial separation processes.
  • Working Principle of Decanter Centrifuges

    The principle behind a decanter centrifuge is separation via buoyancy. In a typical scenario, denser components naturally settle while less dense ones float. The centrifuge amplifies this process with continuous spinning, generating massive g-forces between 1000 and 4000 G's. This results in rapid settling, reducing hours-long processes to mere seconds, thus providing swift and manageable separation outcomes.

    Conceptually, a decanter is akin to a sedimentation tank but wrapped around an axis. Heavier solid particles gravitate to the tank's base, forming a sediment layer. In the centrifuge, centrifugal acceleration expedites the separation, with solids racing outwards to form a sediment on the bowl's inner wall. This acceleration-far surpassing the natural gravitational forces-enables significantly faster and more efficient separation.
    Two-phase Decanter Centrifuge Specifications

    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

    Experience unparalleled efficiency with our advanced 3-phase decanter centrifuge, designed to execute the intricate task of separating three distinct phases in one seamless operation. Whether handling the separation of immiscible liquids like oil and water, differentiated by their unique densities, or isolating a solid phase, our centrifuge excels. The clever design allows water to accumulate between the oil and solid layers, enabling effortless extraction of the two liquids post-separation. Mirroring the method of 2-phase separation, the solids are adeptly transported via the scroll to designated discharge points.

    Our state-of-the-art three-phase separation technology finds its place in diverse applications, notably in the production of pure, high-quality edible oils such as olive oil, the meticulous processing of oil sludge, and the innovative creation of sustainable biodiesel, among others. Experience the versatility and efficiency that redefine separation processes.

Essential Components of Decanter Centrifuges

Quality SS304 Decanter Centrifuge for Laboratory and Industrial Use
Quality SS304 Decanter Centrifuge for Laboratory and Industrial Use
Quality SS304 Decanter Centrifuge for Laboratory and Industrial Use

Decanter centrifuges feature a series of critical components working in perfect harmony to efficiently separate solids from liquids. These include:

  1. The Bowl: As the heart of the centrifuge, the bowl is a robust cylindrical vessel that rotates on a horizontal axis. This is where the magic begins; the mixture is introduced via a feed pipe, and post-separation, the distinct solids and liquids gracefully exit through separate, strategically designed outlets.
  2. The Scroll: A marvel of engineering, the scroll is a helical screw positioned within the bowl. Powered by a motor, it spins at a slightly slower rate than the bowl, expertly guiding the solids towards the bowl's periphery where centrifugal force masterfully extracts them from the liquids.
  3. The Solids Discharge Port: Strategically located on the bowl's outer wall, this outlet ensures the efficient ejection of separated solids, maintaining a seamless flow of operation.
  4. The Liquids Discharge Port: Positioned at the bowl's base, this outlet is vital for the controlled release of separated liquids, completing the cycle of efficient separation.
  5. The Drive System: Comprising the motor and other pivotal components, this system is the powerhouse that propels both the bowl and the scroll, ensuring consistent and reliable operation.
  6. The Control System: Featuring sophisticated sensors and control elements, this system oversees and fine-tunes the centrifuge's operation, guaranteeing optimal performance and precision.
  7. The Frame and Support Structure: Constructed with durability in mind, this framework provides robust support for the bowl and all auxiliary components, ensuring stability and longevity.
  8. The Feed Pipe: A critical conduit, this pipe delivers the mixture to be separated straight into the centrifuge's bowl, kickstarting the separation process.
  9. The Feed Pump: An integral component, this pump ensures the continuous, consistent flow of the mixture into the feed pipe, optimizing the separation process.
  10. The Feed Control System: Equipped with cutting-edge sensors and control mechanisms, this system meticulously regulates the flow of the mixture, ensuring precision and efficiency in the separation process.

The Intricacies of the Decanter Process

  1. With precision, the slurry is channeled into the centrifuge via an intake pipe, where it is deftly transferred onto a conveyor.
  2. Within an expertly designed internal feed compartment, the conveyor guides the slurry through a nozzle into the awaiting bowl.
  3. Spinning at remarkable velocities, the bowl generates powerful centrifugal forces.
  4. In mere seconds, this high-speed rotation deftly separates solid matter from liquid, showcasing the centrifuge's efficiency.
  5. The conveyor skillfully transports the solids upwards, where they are expelled through a precision-engineered nozzle.
  6. With solids efficiently removed, the resultant purified liquid is released through a separate output. This purification prowess makes our decanter centrifuges indispensable for waste water treatment plants, among a multitude of other industries. Renowned for their ease of installation-requiring no complex foundations-our centrifuges epitomize efficiency, saving both time and resources, and serve as a vital asset across numerous industrial sectors.Quality SS304 Decanter Centrifuge for Laboratory and Industrial Use
  7. Decanter Centrifuge Process: Key Characteristics

    Decanter centrifuges are renowned for their exceptional ability to efficiently separate solids from liquids. Their effectiveness is attributed to a range of outstanding characteristics, including:

  8. Seamless Continuous Operation: With their ability to operate around the clock, decanter centrifuges ensure a steady and uninterrupted flow of materials. This makes them an ideal choice for handling high-volume processing tasks.
  9. Remarkable High Separation Efficiency: Decanter centrifuges excel at separating solids and liquids with superior precision. They efficiently handle even the most challenging fine or dense solids that other separation methods struggle to process effectively.
  10. Customizable Adjustable Separation Parameters: The versatility of decanter centrifuges comes from their adjustable parameters, such as bowl and scroll speed and angle. These can be fine-tuned to optimize the separation process for diverse material types.
  11. Minimal Low Maintenance Requirements: Designed for longevity and reliability, decanter centrifuges demand minimal maintenance, making them a cost-efficient choice for numerous applications over time.
  12. Impressive Versatility: Decanter centrifuges boast a broad application range, adeptly separating materials with varied densities, as well as suspensions and emulsions, showcasing their multifaceted utility.
  13. Superior Energy Efficiency: Decanter centrifuges stand out as energy-efficient solutions compared to traditional separation techniques like filtration and sedimentation, requiring significantly less energy input.
  14. Smart Compact Design: Their compact and streamlined design allows decanter centrifuges to be seamlessly integrated into existing systems without requiring extensive modifications.

Key Parameters and Influencing Factors of the Separation Process

1. Feed, Throughput, and Dwell Time

Materials to be separated are fed into the scroll's infeed chamber's center, accelerating via the feed mechanism. Throughput directly impacts how long the materials dwell in the centrifuge.

2. Acceleration Dynamics

Within the decanter bowl, materials reach maximum speed, driving solids to settle on the bowl's inner surface. The bowl's design, whether cylindrical or conical, influences this acceleration.

3. Differential Velocity Adjustment

Industrial decanter centrifuges use a gear mechanism to create speed differentials between the bowl and scroll, controlling the solids' discharge quantity.

4. Volumetric Filling / Weir Discs or Overflow Weir

Pond Depth / Weir Disc Adjustment

Clarified liquid exits through bowl cover perforations at the cylindrical end of the bowl. Precisely adjustable weir discs regulate the pond depth, determining the bowl's filling volume.

Applications of Decanter Centrifuges Across Industries

Decanter centrifuges serve a multitude of sectors and applications, including but not limited to:

  1. Chemical Industry: In the chemical industry, decanter centrifuges efficiently separate and purify products and by-products, such as acids, alkalis, solvents, polymers, and resins, delivering superior quality.
  2. Pharmaceutical Industry: These centrifuges play a crucial role in the pharmaceutical sector by purifying and dewatering products and by-products like drugs, excipients, intermediates, proteins, and enzymes.
  3. Food Processing Industry: In food processing, decanter centrifuges separate and purify products such as milk, juice, fruit puree, cheese, and yogurt, enhancing quality and consistency.
  4. Environmental engineering: Decanter centrifuges are instrumental in the efficient treatment and dewatering of sludge and diverse waste materials, playing a pivotal role in wastewater treatment plants. They are also indispensable in separating oil and water during oil spill cleanup operations, ensuring environmental preservation.
  5. Oil and gas industry: Decanter centrifuges excel in the critical task of separating oil, water, and solids within drilling and production operations. They provide superior purification and dewatering capabilities for crude oil and other petroleum products, enhancing processing efficiency.
  6. Mining and mineral processing industry: Decanter centrifuges are vital in the separation of minerals and solids from liquids within ore processing and beneficiation operations, maximizing resource extraction and process efficiency.
  7. Power generation industry: Decanter centrifuges are essential for dewatering coal and other fuels used in power generation operations, thereby optimizing fuel preparation and energy production.
  8. Pulp and paper industry: Decanter centrifuges are employed to efficiently dewater pulp and paper sludge in paper mills, promoting sustainable waste management and resource recovery.
  9. Other industries: Decanter centrifuges find applications in various industries, including automotive, aviation, and aerospace, where they are crucial in separating and purifying a multitude of materials, ensuring high-quality output and operational efficiency.

Advantages of Decanter Centrifuges

  • Decanter centrifuges are renowned for their streamlined design, offering a clean aesthetic with negligible to no odour issues, making them ideal for numerous settings.
  • This versatile device is not only easy to install and boasts rapid startup and shutdown capabilities, but it also occupies a minimal footprint compared to other comparable systems, maximizing operational space.
  • The adaptability of the decanter centrifuge is unmatched, with adjustable bowl portions and cone angles tailored to suit various applications. The system's pre-programmable design curves provide predictive insights into sludge types, a feature not available in competing methods like belt filter presses. This adaptability allows for a range of functions, including thickening and dewatering, enhancing operational versatility.
  • The decanter centrifuge boasts an impressive throughput capacity, surpassing that of smaller machines, thus reducing the number of units required for operations.
  • This high efficiency also translates to fewer units needed, optimizing cost and space.
  • With minimal significant variables and reliable feedback data, the decanter centrifuge is straightforward to optimize and operate, making it user-friendly and efficient.
  • In comparison to alternative processes, the decanter centrifuge significantly reduces labor costs, requiring minimal continuous maintenance and operator oversight.
  • When compared to rivals like the belt filter process, the decanter centrifuge offers enhanced process flexibility and superior performance, setting the standard in separation technology.

Disadvantages of Decanter Centrifuges

  • The decanter centrifuge struggles with the separation of biological materials such as cells and viruses, which have very slight density variations. For these challenging separations, the tubular-bowl centrifuge offers a competitive advantage.
  • The machine can generate significant noise and vibrations during operation, which may require additional noise control measures.
  • Due to its high G-force operation, the decanter centrifuge is associated with considerable energy consumption, a factor to consider in operational budgeting.
  • Capital costs for decanter centrifuge equipment are substantial. To mitigate wear and maintenance, hard surfacing and abrasion-resistant materials are necessary for the scroll, adding to the investment.

What is the difference between centrifuge and decanter?

A centrifuge utilizes centrifugal force to effectively separate solids from liquids or different components of a mixture based on density variations. In contrast, a decanter centrifuge is specifically engineered for the continuous separation of solids from liquids, offering dedicated performance for this task.

Several key distinctions exist between a general centrifuge and a decanter centrifuge:

  1. Continuous operation: Decanter centrifuges are masterpieces of engineering, crafted for seamless and continuous operation, enabling them to effortlessly handle a flowing stream of material with precision. Unlike batch centrifuges that process materials in intermittent cycles, decanter centrifuges epitomize efficiency with their ability to operate uninterrupted, revolutionizing the way materials are processed.
  1. Scroll: The decanter centrifuge's defining feature is its scroll, an ingeniously crafted helical screw that elegantly fits inside the spinning bowl. While the bowl whirls at high speeds, the scroll rotates at a slightly more gentle pace, guiding solids gracefully toward the bowl's outer wall. Here, the magic of centrifugal force takes over, effectively separating the solids from the liquids with unparalleled efficiency. This innovative design is what sets decanter centrifuges apart from others that may lack such an advanced conveyor system.
  2. Solids discharge: Decanter centrifuges boast a sophisticated solids discharge port strategically positioned on the outer wall of the bowl. This feature ensures that the separated solids are efficiently and effortlessly expelled. In contrast, other centrifuge variants may employ varied methods for discharging solids, but few match the elegance and efficiency of the decanter's design.
  3. Applications: Specially engineered for the task, decanter centrifuges excel in separating solids from liquids. Unlike other centrifuges with broader applications, decanter centrifuges shine in scenarios demanding the precise separation of components, making them indispensable in industries requiring the purification of liquids or separation based on density.
In summary, decanter centrifuges are marvels of specialization, meticulously designed to execute the continuous separation of solids from liquids. While other centrifuge types may feature distinctive designs and serve myriad purposes, decanter centrifuges stand out for their dedicated application in continuous and efficient material separation.
Quality SS304 Decanter Centrifuge for Laboratory and Industrial Use
Quality SS304 Decanter Centrifuge for Laboratory and Industrial Use
Quality SS304 Decanter Centrifuge for Laboratory and Industrial Use

FAQ

What is a decanter centrifuge used for?

A decanter centrifuge is a powerhouse machine engineered to masterfully separate solids from liquids in various mixtures. Utilizing the relentless force of centrifugation, it undertakes this task with unmatched efficacy in a continuous process. Its versatility sees it employed across diverse industries, including chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, environmental engineering, oil and gas, mining and mineral processing, power generation, and pulp and paper, revolutionizing operations in each domain.
Some specific examples of what a decanter centrifuge may be used for include:
Skillfully separating intricate chemicals like acids, alkalis, and solvents within the chemical industry
Efficiently isolating pharmaceutical products, encompassing drugs and excipients, in the pharmaceutical sector
Expertly handling the separation of food products, such as milk and juice, within the food processing realm
Effectively treating and dewatering sludge in wastewater treatment plants, pivotal to environmental engineering
Proficiently separating oil, water, and solids during drilling and production activities in the oil and gas industry
Excellently separating minerals and other solids from aqueous solutions in ore processing and beneficiation within the mining and mineral processing sectors
Adeptly dewatering coal and other fuels during power generation operations
Efficiently dewatering pulp and paper sludge in the production cycle of paper mills in the pulp and paper industry

Is a decanter a centrifuge?

Indeed, a decanter is a distinguished type of centrifuge. As a machine driven by centrifugal force, the centrifuge's capabilities extend to separating solids from liquids or differentiating components of a mixture based on densities. The decanter centrifuge, in particular, is a sophisticated variant crafted for the continuous separation of solids from liquids, manifesting the pinnacle of centrifuge design.
Characterized by their unyielding continuous operation, decanter centrifuges showcase a distinctive scroll, a helical screw that rotates with calculated precision, slightly slower than the bowl, guiding solids toward the bowl's outer wall. This marvel of design includes a thoughtfully placed solids discharge port on the bowl's outer wall, facilitating efficient expulsion of separated materials. Their applicability spans a multitude of industries, including chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, environmental engineering, oil and gas, mining and mineral processing, power generation, and pulp and paper, marking them as versatile and indispensable tools.

Why is it called a decanter?

The term "decanter" brings to mind an elegant container with a wide base and a graceful, narrow neck, traditionally used to store and serve fine wine. When we talk about a decanter centrifuge, the name "decanter" is inspired by the bowl's distinct shape, reminiscent of a wine decanter. In this sophisticated machinery, the bowl takes the form of a cylindrical vessel, featuring a broad base and a slender neck, adeptly spinning along a horizontal axis. This special configuration not only reflects the decanter's shape but also equips the centrifuge with remarkable efficiency and precision.
The intriguing use of "decanter" in the realm of centrifuges likely stems from their specialized function. Decanter centrifuges excel at separating liquids with varying densities, much like the process of decanting fine wine from sediment. In this context, the centrifuge's bowl shares a similar silhouette with a wine decanter, adeptly isolating clear liquid (akin to wine) from heavier sediment (comparable to lees) at the vessel's base. This clever design and functionality make decanter centrifuges indispensable in various industries, offering unparalleled separation capabilities.

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