Biodiesel Centrifuge
Alfa Laval disc stack centrifuges are widely used in various steps of the Biodiesel & Ethanol production processes. Biodiesel glycerin centrifuge systems in particular are extremely efficient in instant separation of the reaction by-products.
Biodiesel is produced by means of the so-called transesterification process. A biodiesel centrifuge is the efficient way to separate glycerol from methyl-ester. The end product has a clearly lower viscosity than the untreated oil and can therefore be used as a fuel, with only minor adjustments to the engine. Biodiesel can be mixed in any ratio with mineral oil diesel.
Primary applications of centrifuges are:
- Separation of feedstock (WVO) from water/sediment
- Separation of methyl ester and glycerin/soap/methanol
- Washing of methyl ester
- Separation of fatty acids from glycerin
- Separation of salts from glycerin
Specially designed biodiesel separation systems from Dolphin Centrifuge offer :
- VITON seals in all fluid contact areas
- Direct-drive (spark-less) design for hazardous area installation
- Teflon covered collecting covers
- Electrical design for hazardous production areas
3-Phase Disc Centrifuges offer several advantages over heating /settling/ filtering:
Time: High G-force facilitates instant separation saving time
Equipment: No more settling frees up tanks for other uses
Labor: No need to change filters reduces labor time & cost
Losses: Previously lost in settling tank bottoms is recovered
Efficiency: Higher production leads to higher profitability
Alfa Laval MOPX205 Self-Cleaning Centrifuge
Self-Cleaning æ Hi-Speed æ Disc Centrifuge
| Technical Specs |
| Capacity: 5GPM |
| Motor HP: 4HP |
| Voltages: 230V / 460V |
| Skid Dim.: ~ 4′ x 5′ |
| Skid Wt.: ~ 1500 lbs |
Alfa Laval WHPX510 Self-Cleaning Centrifuge
Self-Cleaning æ Hi-Speed æ Disc Centrifuge
| Technical Specs |
| Capacity: 40GPM |
| Motor HP: 15HP |
| Voltages: 230V / 460V |
| Skid Dim.: 5′ x 6′ |
| Skid Wt.: ~4000 lbs |
Alfa Laval NX418 Decanter Centrifuge
Decanter Centrifuge
| Technical Specs |
| Capacity: 120GPM |
| Motor HP: 25HP |
| Voltages: 230V / 460V |
| Skid Dim.: 5′ x 10′ |
| Skid Wt.: ~ 6000 lbs |