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Smallest Industrial Centrifuges | Decanter and Disc-Stack | Specifications & Applications Table of Contents Smallest Decanter Centrifuge The smallest decanter centrifuge is the Sharples P-660 which has a bowl diameter of approximately 6” and a bowl RPM of 6,000. The operating g-force is 3,070 Gs at full speed. The P-660 has a cyclo gearbox and […]

Containerized Industrial Centrifuge | Types, Layout, Applications, and Benefits Table of Contents What is a containerized industrial centrifuge? A containerized industrial centrifuge is an industrial centrifuge that is installed or housed within an intermodal shipping container. This module is a fully self-contained system with plug-and-play functionality. The enclosure includes all the accessories required to operate […]

Disc Stack Centrifuge for Offshore Applications: Uses, Specifications & Capacities Applications Offshore applications of disc stack centrifuges use these separators on offshore oil and gas platforms. These centrifuges perform various separation duties essential for the regular operation of such platforms. Some of the leading centrifuge applications are listed below. Diesel Fuel Diesel fuel is the […]

Used Oil Centrifuge Plant with 6 MGY Capacity - Layout, Benefits, and Equipment Specifications Table of Contents For commercial or large-scale processing of used oil, centrifuges play a vital role in the separation process of water and sludge. This article discusses the typical layout of a used oil plant using industrial centrifuges, highlighting the benefits […]

The Alfa Laval centrifuge selection guide helps users identify the optimum centrifuge based on process fluid properties for their specific application.

Table of Contents Alfa Laval industrial centrifuges are fluid separators designed and manufactured to separate fluids on a large scale. These centrifuges exert high centrifugal force to affect the separation of solids from liquids and liquids from liquids.  Types Alfa Laval manufactures two types of industrial centrifuges. These are known as Decanter and Disc Stack […]

Table of Contents A dewatering centrifuge is an industrial centrifuge specifically designed to dewater, i.e., separate water from sludge. The separation of water from a slurry thickens the sludge and reduces the volume of wastewater for disposal. Therefore, this centrifuge is also known as a sludge thickening centrifuge. Operation The operation of a dewatering centrifuge […]

Table of Contents Disc stack centrifuge parts are specific to individual centrifuge models and differ between centrifuge manufacturers. Each centrifuge manufacturer has a specific centrifuge design that dictates the centrifuge parts. Centrifuge Construction The overall construction of most standard disc stack centrifuges is similar. They have a low-speed motor (1,800 RPM) that powers a bull […]

Table of Contents The end-user can implement Alfa Laval disc centrifuge accessories to enhance the centrifuge performance by conditioning the process fluid, ease of operation, and centrifuge effluent handling.  In this article, we discuss the various Alfa Laval disc centrifuge accessories and their benefits. It is important to note that these centrifuge accessories are suitable […]

Table of Contents Disc stack centrifuge capacity is often confusing to first-time centrifuge customers primarily due to the wide range of capacities mentioned by used equipment sellers, online literature, and the general users. So, in this article, we will explain the difference between swallowing capacity, rated capacity, and actual real-world capacity of disc stack centrifuges. […]