Industrial Centrifuge Blog

Table Of Contents So you are thinking about buying an industrial centrifuge but don’t know where to start? You have done your research, but there are still some lingering doubts and questions. Industrial centrifuges are considered capital equipment and therefore need careful consideration. We leverage our 40 years of experience in the industrial centrifuge business […]

Table Of Contents What is a centrifuge or centrifugal filter? The process of using centrifugal force to separate solids from liquids is called centrifugal filtration. This method uses gravitational force instead of filter media to affect the separation.  A centrifugal filter separates a range of particles based on their density, whereas a conventional filter separates […]

Table Of Contents Disc Stack Centrifuge Lubrication | Working, Freq, Oil Volume & Specs Disc stack centrifuge lubrication is an essential part of the regular maintenance required to ensure the operating reliability of the centrifuge. Lubricating oil is the primary lubricant used in the disc centrifuge transmission housing. The most important consideration when changing the […]

Table of Contents Alfa Laval Diesel Centrifuge: Large Scale Application Case Study This case study is related to the application of an Alfa Laval diesel centrifuge for the large-scale recovery used diesel fuel that is used for washing crude oil railcars. The Source of Contaminated Diesel Railcars transporting crude oil need periodic cleaning. This is […]

Table of Contents Synopsis Disc-stack type industrial centrifuges exert a very high centrifugal force on emulsified oils. This force can break waste oil emulsions by mechanical separation. Thus, industrial centrifuges recover clean oil from waste oil emulsion on a large scale. What is an emulsion? When two immiscible liquids mix to form one liquid phase […]

A three-phase decanter is a centrifugal separator that separates two immiscible liquids while simultaneously separating the solids. The liquid phases discharge through discrete outlets, and the solids eject out of the decanter’s sludge nozzles. Table of Contents Working Principle The 3-phase separation occurs in the horizontally rotating bowl of the decanter centrifuge. A fixed inlet […]

Table of Contents Often times a centrifuge user experiences the loss of process fluid or product during centrifuge processing. The main conduit for product loss is along with the sludge ejection. This article discusses the various aspects of product loss with centrifuge and ways to mitigate such losses. Disc Centrifuge Sludge Discharge Cycle During the […]

Table of Contents 30-Second Take-Away Overview of Decanter and Disc Centrifuge Operation Decanter Centrifuge Disc Centrifuge Comparison of Decanter and Disc Centrifuges Physical Characteristics Orientation Decanter Centrifuge Orientation Disc Centrifuge Orientation Centrifuge Dimensions and Weights Decanter Centrifuges – Dimensions & Weights Disc Centrifuges – Dimensions & Weights Centrifuge Power Ratings Decanter Centrifuge Power Disc Centrifuge […]

The proper installation of a disc stack centrifuge eliminates several operational issues faced by users. This guide discusses the various aspects related to the storage and proper installation of disc stack centrifuges.  Though this guide refers to Alfa Laval disc centrifuges, the recommendations are also applicable to disc stack centrifuges from other manufacturers. Table of […]

Table of Contents Applications Refineries Offshore Platforms Cannabinoid Production Chemical Processing Operation Unique Features of Explosion Proof Centrifuges Direct Drive Transmission Nitrogen Blanketing Special Sensors & Components Advantages Operate Under Hazardous Conditions Suitable for Food-Grade Products Corrosive Fluid Processing Specifications An explosion proof stainless steel centrifuge is an Alfa Laval disc-stack type separator designed for […]