Cost-Effective Automatic Centrifuge for Olive Oil and Starch Separation

• Customization: Available
• After-sales Service: 24 Hours on Line
• Warranty: 12monthes
• 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

A decanter centrifuge is a specialized type of centrifuge ingeniously designed to separate solids from liquids in a complex mixture. This process is continuous, utilizing centrifugal force to skillfully differentiate the components. The mixture enters the centrifuge, where the powerful spinning action separates solids from liquids, ensuring efficiency and precision.

For separating solid/liquid mixtures with substantial solids content, decanter centrifuges lead the way. These robust solid-shell scroll centrifuges also known as decanters, differ from chamber filter presses by operating continuously. They utilize intense centrifugal forces to segregate finely distributed solid particles with unparalleled efficiency.

Decanters are indispensable across myriad industries worldwide, expertly tailored for specific applications. Applications span from sludge dewatering, classification, wet classification, to the sophisticated sorting of solids.

To achieve optimal results, solid bowl decanter centrifuges are meticulously custom designed to match specific separation processes, ensuring peak performance.

• A decanter centrifuge is ingeniously crafted to separate solids from liquids within a mixture. This continuous process expertly harnesses centrifugal force for effective component separation.
• The mixture is introduced into the centrifuge, where centrifugal force generated by high-speed spinning ensures precise separation of solids from liquids.
• After separation, the solids and liquids are efficiently discharged from the centrifuge through distinct outlets, maintaining smooth operation.
• Decanter centrifuges are versatile, finding utility in diverse industries like chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, and environmental engineering.
• They excel in separating solids that are too fine or dense for traditional methods like sedimentation or filtration, showcasing their adaptability.
• Decanter centrifuges also specialize in dewatering sludge and separating emulsions, maximizing efficiency.
• Renowned for high efficiency, low maintenance demands, and capacity to handle large material volumes, they are indispensable in industrial operations.

• Decanter centrifuges operate on the principle of buoyancy-based separation. In conventional settings, denser components sink while lighter ones float. The centrifuge accelerates this process, creating a g-force ranging from 1000 to 4000 G's, drastically shortening settling times. What once required hours can now be achieved in seconds, delivering swift and controlled separation results.

  Visualize a decanter as a sedimentation tank wrapped around an axis. Heavier solid particles gravitate to the bottom, forming a sediment. In a decanter centrifuge, centrifugal force propels these solid particles outward to form sediment on the bowl's inner wall. Unlike traditional gravitational settling, the centrifuge applies forces of approximately 3000 g, achieving faster, more efficient separation.
  

  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 3-phase decanter centrifuge, you can efficiently separate three distinct stages within a single operation. Take, for example, the separation of oil and water, two substances that remain unmixable due to their unique densities. A solids phase is simultaneously separated, with water strategically collecting between the oil and solids layers. This brilliant mechanism allows for the effortless extraction of two liquids from the decanter post-separation. In a manner akin to 2-phase separation, the robust scroll adeptly conveys the solids to the discharge ports.

  Three-phase separation showcases its versatility in an array of applications including the production of delectable edible oils like olive oil, the intricate processing of oil sludge, and the innovative development of biodiesel. The potential of these applications is vast and varied, catering to a multitude of industrial needs.

A decanter centrifuge is an orchestrated assembly of several key components working in harmony to separate solids from liquids with precision. These indispensable parts include:

1. The heart of the centrifuge, the bowl is a cylindrical marvel spinning on a horizontal axis. Through a carefully designed feed pipe, the mixture destined for separation enters this dynamic space, where the segregated solids and liquids are gracefully discharged through their respective outlets.
2. Within the bowl resides the scroll, a helical screw artfully driven by a motor. Rotating at a slightly languid pace compared to the bowl, the scroll expertly ushers the solids to the bowl's outer limits, employing centrifugal force to distinguish them from the liquids.
3. Strategically positioned on the bowl's outer periphery, this outlet is the gateway for the release of separated solids.
4. Nestled at the bowl's base, this outlet serves as the conduit for the exit of separated liquids.
5. Comprised of the motor and a suite of components, the drive system orchestrates the bowl and scroll's dynamic movements.
6. An ensemble of sensors and components that vigilantly monitor and regulate the centrifuge's operation, ensuring optimal performance.
7. Composed of a robust frame and supportive structural elements, this infrastructure steadfastly upholds the bowl and its accompanying components.
8. A crucial conduit through which the mixture journeys into the centrifuge's bowl, setting the stage for separation.
9. Tasked with delivering the mixture into the feed pipe at a steady pace, the pump is key to maintaining the flow's constancy.
10. An array of sensors and components dedicated to supervising and adjusting the mixture's flow into the centrifuge with precision and care.

1. A seamless journey begins as the slurry is introduced to the centrifuge through an intake pipe, making its way onto a conveyor with precision.
2. The conveyor, utilizing an intrinsic feed compartment, skillfully channels the slurry through a nozzle and into the bowl.
3. At the heart of the process, the bowl spins at remarkable speeds, generating centrifugal forces that drive the separation.
4. Within mere seconds, the high-speed rotation achieves a remarkable feat, differentiating solid material from liquid with unparalleled efficiency.
5. Ascending through the conveyor, the solid material makes its way upwards and is gracefully expelled through a nozzle.
6. Upon removal of the solid material, the purified liquid emerges from a separate output, ready for further use. This capability to purify makes decanter centrifuges indispensable for waste water treatment facilities. However, their impact transcends these bounds, playing a pivotal role in numerous industries. Easy to install and requiring no foundational base, these centrifuges epitomize efficiency, conserving both time and materials. Undoubtedly, they are a cornerstone of many industrious blue-collar sectors.

7. The decanter centrifuge process boasts several distinctive traits that make it an outstanding method for the separation of solids from liquids. These characteristics include:

8. : Decanter centrifuges provide the advantage of continuous operation, facilitating a seamless flow of materials for processing. This continuous capability makes them ideal for handling high-volume applications efficiently.
9. With a remarkable ability to separate solids from liquids, decanter centrifuges achieve excellent separation efficiency, proving highly effective for isolating fine or dense solids that other methods struggle to manage.
10. Decanter centrifuges offer adjustable separation parameters, such as the bowl's speed and angle, allowing customization to optimize the separation process for various materials.
11. A key advantage of decanter centrifuges is their low maintenance demand, contributing to their cost-effectiveness across a multitude of applications.
12. Decanter centrifuges exhibit versatile capabilities, adept at separating a wide range of materials, including those with varying densities, suspensions, and emulsions.
13. Compared to other separation methods like filtration and sedimentation, decanter centrifuges are more energy-efficient, requiring significantly less energy to operate.
14. Featuring a compact design, decanter centrifuges can be easily integrated into existing process systems, ensuring space-saving efficiency.

The medium slated for separation enters through the feed, positioned centrally in the infeed chamber of the scroll, where it gains acceleration. The throughput influences the residence time.

Within the decanter bowl, the separation medium reaches peak velocity, causing solids to settle on the bowl's inner surface. Characterized by its cylindrical or conical shape, the bowl ensures optimal performance.

Equipped with a gear mechanism, industrial decanter centrifuges create a speed differential between the bowl and the scroll. This differential governs the solids content in the outfeed.

Pond Depth / Weir Discs

In the decanter centrifuge, clarified liquid migrates to the cylindrical bowl end, exiting through precise perforations in the cover. Adjustable weir discs/plates modulate the pond depth, determining the filling volume.

Decanter centrifuges are employed across diverse industries and applications, encompassing:

1. Within the chemical industry, decanter centrifuges play a pivotal role in separating chemical products and by-products, such as acids, alkalis, and solvents. They also purify and dewater chemical creations like polymers and resins.
2. In the pharmaceutical sector, decanter centrifuges are essential for separating pharmaceutical products and by-products, including drugs, excipients, and intermediates. They are also instrumental in purifying and dewatering proteins and enzymes.
3. In the vibrant culinary world, decanter centrifuges are indispensable marvels, expertly crafted to seamlessly separate food products and their delightful by-products like milk, juice, and fruit puree. These sophisticated devices also excel in purifying and dewatering luscious food elements, such as cheese and yogurt, ensuring the highest quality standards are met.
4. Decanter centrifuges are pivotal in the environmental sector, serving as the ultimate solution to treat and dewater sludge and various waste materials in wastewater treatment plants. These centrifuges are also the heroes in oil spill cleanups, efficiently separating oil from water, thereby protecting our precious natural resources.
5. In the dynamic oil and gas industry, decanter centrifuges are indispensable for separating oil, water, and solids during drilling and production. They also perform the vital task of purifying and dewatering crude oil and other petroleum products, ensuring smooth operation and product quality.
6. Within the mining and mineral processing realm, decanter centrifuges are the cornerstone for extracting minerals and other valuable solids from water and liquids during ore processing and beneficiation, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
7. Decanter centrifuges play a crucial role in power generation, expertly dewatering coal and other fuels, thus ensuring optimal energy output and resource management.
8. In the bustling pulp and paper sector, decanter centrifuges efficiently dewater pulp and paper sludge, contributing to streamlined operations within paper mills and enhancing overall process efficiency.
9. Decanter centrifuges also extend their utility to various other industries, including automotive, aviation, and aerospace, where their capability to separate and purify diverse materials is highly valued, showcasing their versatility and unmatched performance.

• Decanter centrifuges offer an impeccably clean appearance, paired with minimal to no odor issues, elevating the operational environment significantly.
• These devices boast ease of installation, coupled with rapid startup and shutdown capabilities, requiring a minimal operating footprint compared to competing technologies, making them an ideal choice.
• The adaptability of decanter centrifuges is remarkable, with adjustable bowl portions and cone angles catering to various applications. Additionally, they can be pre-programmed with diverse design curves for sludge type prediction. Unlike competitors, such as belt filter presses, they offer unmatched flexibility to accommodate varied sludge types, allowing for activities like thickening and dewatering.
• This sophisticated machine boasts a throughput capacity surpassing that of its smaller counterparts, streamlining operations.
• This efficiency translates into a reduced quantity of units required, optimizing resource usage.
• With a minimal number of critical variables and reliable feedback data, the device is straightforward to optimize and operate, streamlining the user experience.
• Compared to alternative processes, the decanter centrifuge offers lower labor costs, requiring minimal ongoing maintenance and operator attention, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Against competing processes like the belt filter process, the decanter centrifuge shines with greater process flexibility and superior performance, setting it apart as the preferred choice.

• Despite its prowess, the decanter centrifuge cannot separate biological materials like cells and viruses with negligible density variations. The tubular-bowl centrifuge stands as a competitive option capable of handling these challenging solids.
• Moreover, the machine can be notably noisy and vibrational, which may require additional considerations.
• The device's significant energy consumption, due to high G-forces, is a factor to consider in its operational costs.
• Substantial equipment expenses accompany the centrifuge decanter. Hard surfacing and abrasion-resistant materials are essential for the scroll to prevent wear and minimize maintenance.

A centrifuge is a remarkable machine leveraging centrifugal force to expertly separate solids from liquids or components of a mixture based on densities. A decanter centrifuge, however, is a specialized type of centrifuge designed for continuous solid-liquid separation processes, offering targeted, efficient results.

Several pivotal differences distinguish a general centrifuge from a decanter centrifuge:

1. Decanter centrifuges represent the pinnacle of continuous operational design, capable of handling a steadfast flow of materials effortlessly. Unlike their batch centrifuge counterparts, which are confined to processing in batches, decanter centrifuges excel in providing uninterrupted material processing.

1. Central to decanter centrifuges is the ingenious scroll-a helical screw that elegantly resides within the bowl and rotates at a slightly slower speed. This scroll masterfully guides the solids to the outer walls of the bowl, leveraging centrifugal force to achieve a remarkable separation from the liquids. In contrast, other centrifuge variants might lack a scroll or employ alternative conveyor systems.
2. A true hallmark of decanter centrifuges is their strategically placed solids discharge port on the outer wall of the bowl. This port facilitates the effortless expulsion of separated solids, setting them apart from other centrifuges which may employ different solids discharge methods.
3. : Decanter centrifuges are especially adept at the art of separating solids from liquids, though other types may boast a broader spectrum of uses, such as density-based separation or liquid purification.

In essence, decanter centrifuges stand as specialized marvels; uniquely crafted to excel in continuous solids-from-liquids separation. Their distinct design sets them apart from other centrifuge types, each tailored for varied purposes and functionalities.

A decanter centrifuge is an engineering marvel designed for the seamless separation of solids from liquids within a mixture, operating as a continuous process driven by centrifugal force. This versatile machine shines across multiple industries and applications, spanning chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, environmental engineering, oil and gas, mining and mineral processing, power generation, and the pulp and paper industries.
Some specific examples of what a decanter centrifuge may be used for include:
Efficiently separating chemicals like acids, alkalis, and solvents in the chemical industry
Precisely isolating pharmaceutical products such as drugs and excipients within the pharmaceutical industry
Expertly segregating food products like milk and juice in the food processing industry
Skillfully treating and dewatering sludge in wastewater treatment plants as part of environmental engineering efforts
Effectively separating oil, water, and solids during drilling and production operations in the oil and gas industry
Separating minerals and solids from water in ore processing within the mining and mineral processing industry
Dewatering coal and other fuels within the realm of power generation operations
Dewatering pulp and paper sludge in paper mills, enhancing the pulp and paper industry's efficiency

Absolutely, a decanter is indeed a type of centrifuge. Centrifuges, in general, utilize centrifugal force to separate solids from liquids or to differentiate mixture components based on density. The decanter centrifuge stands out as a specialized variant, meticulously engineered for continuous solids-from-liquids separation.
Decanter centrifuges are distinguished by their ability to operate continuously, featuring a scroll-a helical screw rotating slightly slower than the bowl, which conveys solids towards the bowl's outer wall-and a strategically placed solids discharge port. They are employed across a wide range of industries, including chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, environmental engineering, oil and gas, mining and mineral processing, power generation, and pulp and paper.

A 'decanter' traditionally represents a stylish vessel with a broad base and slender neck, elegantly designed for storing and serving fine wine. When speaking of a decanter centrifuge, the term 'decanter' mirrors this aesthetic, referring to the bowl's shape resembling that of a classic wine decanter. In this advanced machinery, the centrifuge bowl is a cylindrical marvel, engineered with a wide base narrowing towards the neck, expertly spinning on a horizontal axis to achieve unparalleled efficiency.
The intriguing use of 'decanter' in the realm of centrifuges most likely emerges from their primary function: adeptly separating liquids of varying densities. Imagine a scenario akin to separating wine from sediment-here, the decanter centrifuge bowl, with its wine decanter-like silhouette, masterfully isolates the clear liquid from the denser sediment at the base. This sophisticated process ensures purity and clarity, much like the wine decanter's role in achieving a flawless pour.