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Alfa Laval MAB 103 Centrifuge | Specs, Uses, Capacity, Operation

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Overview

The Alfa Laval MAB 103 Centrifuge is a solid-retaining (aka solid bowl; manual-clean), disc-stack centrifuge ideal for the continuous, three-phase separation of fuels, such as diesel, biodiesel, and turbine lube oil.

With a 1 HP Motor, the MAB 103 centrifuge has a bowl RPM of 8,600 and can process 3 GPM of Diesel Fuel or 1 GPM of Turbine Lube Oil.

Alfa Laval MAB103 Explosion Proof Skid
Alfa Laval MAB 103 Explosion Proof Skid for Compressor Lube Oil in Olefin plant

Dimensions

Alfa Laval MAB 103 Dimensions
Alfa Laval MAB 103 Dimensions

Specifications

Centrifuge ModelAlfa Laval MAB 103 B 24-60
Capacity - Diesel3 GPM on 13 cSt Diesel Fuel
Capacity - Turbine Lube Oil2.5 GPM
Capacity - Hydraulic Oil2 GPM
Sludge Space0.14 Gallons
Bowl Speed8,600 RPM
Net Weight250 Lbs.
Dimensions24" x 30" x 26" (Bare Centrifuge)
Motor Power1 HP
Voltages230 / 460 V or 110 V Single Phase

Material of Construction

The Alfa Laval MAB 103 is designed for mineral oil and fuel separation applications. Therefore, the material used in its construction is well suited for such uses. The following table lists the various components of the centrifuge and the material it is made of.

Bowl Body & Bowl Hood316L Duplex Stainless Steel
Disc Stack316L Duplex Stainless Steel
Distributor or Disc CarrierMarine Grade Bronze or 316 Stainless Steel (Special Order)
Top DiscMarine Grade Bronze or 316 Stainless Steel (Special Order)
Top Covers (Collecting)Silium (Aluminum Alloy)
FrameNodular Cast Iron

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Applications

The Alfa Laval MAB-103 is a purifier type disc-stack centrifuge. It is designed to separate water (moisture) and fine sediment from mineral oil and lubricating oil. It is primarily used for purifying fuels such as diesel, kerosene, etc.

The MAB-103 is also used for separating water and fine sediment from lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, and other mineral oils.

Explosion Proof Configuration

The installation of the MAB-103 centrifuge in hazardous areas requires the centrifuge system to be specially designed and configured with an explosion-proof motor, direct-drive transmission (replace friction clutch), and classified field sensors.

The control system upgrade includes a NEMA 7 electrical enclosure, cables, conduits, and glands suitable for the specific zone of the centrifuge installation.

We configure our MAB-103 centrifuge similar to the Alfa Laval OCM-103-Ex configuration with explosion-proof ATEX Zone II for offshore applications. You can read more about our disc-stack centrifuges for offshore applications.

Modifications

The MAB 103 centrifuge needs modifications for specific applications such as hazardous area installation, processing of water-based fluids, oil, or fuel. The following is a list of common modifications by Dolphin Centrifuge based on the specific application.

Centrifuge ModificationApplication / Purpose
Direct Drive (Replace Friction Clutch)Explosion Proof Configuration
Non-Sparking Friction BlocksExplosion Proof Configuration
Pump Reconfiguration (Capacity)Lube Oil to Light Fuel OR Light Fuel to Lube Oil
Seals Elastomer (Viton / EPDM)Biodiesel, Hemp Ethanol, Corrosive Chemicals, etc.
Gear Pump ReplacementWater-Based Fluids (Steel Gear Pump not Suitable)
Operating Frequency ConversionAdapt to Operating Voltage Frequency (50 or 60 Hz)
Special Motor AdaptationSingle Phase (110 V or 220 V) Voltage Application
Bowl Parts Material UpgradeConvert Bowl Parts to Stainless Steel (Aqueous Ammonia)
Purifier to ClarifierConvert from 3-Phase to 2-Phase Mode (Clarifier)

Operation

The fuel or mineral oil is fed into the rotating bowl of the MAB-103 centrifuge. The bowl exerts a high g-force (8,500 Gs) on the process fluid. The centrifugal force causes rapid sedimentation of the solid particles down to 0.5 Microns.

This separated sludge should be manually evacuated by the operator. The heavy phase (water) phase also settles out and exits the bowl through a separate outlet.

Alfa Laval WSB 203 70 Manual Clean, Concentrator Disc-Stack Centrifuge

The Alfa Laval WSB 203 Centrifuge is a solid-retaining (aka solid bowl; manual-clean), disc-stack centrifuge ideal for the continuous, three-phase separation of water-based industrial fluids like machining coolant and washer fluid.

With a 1 HP Motor, the WSB 203 centrifuge has a bowl RPM of 8,600 and can process 1 GPM of water-based synthetic coolant.

Washer Fluid Centrifuge - Alfa Laval WSB-203
Alfa Laval WSB 203 Coolant Tramp Oil Centrifuge

Specifications

Model TypeAlfa Laval WSB 203 70
Rated Capacity1 GPM on Parts Washer Fluid
Sludge Space0.14 Gallons
Motor HP1 HP
Voltages230 / 460 V

Material of Construction

The Alfa Laval WSB 203 is designed for mineral oil and fuel separation applications. Therefore, the material used in its construction is well suited for such uses. The following table lists the various components of the centrifuge and the material it is made of.

Bowl Body & Bowl Hood316L Duplex Stainless Steel
Disc Stack316L Duplex Stainless Steel
Distributor or Disc Carrier316L Duplex Stainless Steel
Top Disc316L Duplex Stainless Steel
Top Covers (Collecting)Silium (Aluminum Alloy)
FrameNodular Cast Iron

Applications

The Alfa Laval WSB-203 is a concentrator version of the MAB-103 disc-stack centrifuge. It is specifically designed to concentrate oil from water-based industrial fluids such as machine coolant, washer fluid, parts washer solvent, water-soluble cutting oils, de-oiling of split emulsions, etc.

Operation

The process fluid is fed to the rotating centrifuge bowl from the top (1) and is sped up in the distributor (2). It then enters the disc stack (3), and it is between the discs that the separation occurs.

Alfa-Laval-WSB-203-Centrifuge-Bowl-251x300
Alfa-Laval-WSB-203-Centrifuge-Bowl

The high centrifugal force pushes the water-based fluid and heavy solids to the bowl wall. The solids accumulate here, and the water-based fluid travels over the top disc (4) and exits the bowl through the open outlet (5). The oil (light phase) is moved towards the bowl center and exits the bowl through the open outlet (6).

The centrifuge needs to be periodically stopped for manual removal of separated solids.

The rotating bowl assembly is mounted on a vertical 'bowl-spindle' (7). A horizontally mounted motor rotates the spindle via a worm gear.

Dolphin Centrifuge has supplied the Alfa Laval MAB 103 centrifuge for a multitude of applications. The images below show some commonly sold configurations.

Hydraulic Oil Mobile Cart

Hydraulic Oil Mobile Cart

Mobile Turbine Lube Oil Module

Mobile Turbine Lube Oil Module

Offshore Explosion Proof Diesel Skids

Offshore Explosion Proof Diesel Skids

Compressor Oil – Explosion Proof

Compressor Oil – Explosion Proof

Steam Turbine Lube Oil Trolley

Steam Turbine Lube Oil Trolley

Steam Turbine Lube Oil Cart

Steam Turbine Lube Oil Cart

Higher Capacity Centrifuges - Manual Clean

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