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Table of Contents Tramp Oil Tramp oil is an undesirable phase of hydrocarbon oil contaminant found in machining coolants and washer fluids. This floating oil is a by-product of industrial machining operations contaminating the water-based coolant. Tramp oil removal from machining coolants is critical to the maintenance of coolants. Where does tramp oil originate? The […]

Table of Contents An Alfa Laval centrifugal separator is a mechanical device that leverages high centrifugal force to separate liquids from solids. This separating machine’s design allows it to separate large volumes of fluids from sludge continuously. These centrifugal separators find various applications in all industries that use fluids. Working Principle The working principle of […]

Table of Contents Ambient Temperature Physical Effects on Centrifuge Mechanics Lubricating Oil Viscosity Operating Water Temperature Gelling of Process Fluid Constituents Type of Feed Tank Location of Feed Tank Location of Discharge Tank Centrifuge Back Pressure Climate Effect on Discharge Piping Discharge Tank Connection Location Feed Tank Agitation Type of Feed Transfer Pump Sludge Tank […]

Table of Contents What is Disc Stack Centrifuge Operating Water? How Does the Centrifuge Use Operating Water? Where Does the Operating Water Come From? Water Harness How Much Operating Water Does a Centrifuge Use Important Parameters of Centrifuge Operating Water Quality Hardness Purity Issues Caused by Bad Operating Water Quality Volume Issues Caused by Insufficient […]

Table of Contents Why Does the Sludge Need to be Ejected? How is the Sludge Ejected? What is the Sludge Ejection Cycle Time? Factors Affecting the Cycle Time Bowl Sludge Space How to Determine the Bowl Sludge Space? Flow-Rate How to Determine the Flow-Rate? Percentage Solids How to Determine the Percentage of Solids? Calculation of […]

Table of Contents In this real-world case study, we will discuss the applicability of a pyrolysis oil centrifuge and its application for the large-scale production of bio-oil from used tires. Pyrolysis Process – Brief Description Solid organic material (mostly petroleum-based), such as plastics, tires, etc., disintegrates into solid and liquid phases at elevated temperatures. This […]

Table of Contents 30 Second Summary Takeaway Decanter centrifuge performance optimization involves tuning or adjusting specific operating parameters to improve the separation efficiency of the decanter. In this article, we discuss the 5 most effective and straightforward ways to achieve optimal decanter operation. We will address the following typical questions related to the optimization process. […]

Table of Contents What is Backpressure? Benefits of Backpressure Immersing Paring Disc in Fluid Stabilizing Oil-Water Interface Enhancing Separation Efficiency Breakover Detection Ways to Create Backpressure Intentional Ways Unintentional Ways Disadvantage of Varying or Excessive Backpressure Breakover Reduced Flow-rate Reduced Centrifuge Efficiency Monitoring & Adjusting Backpressure Manual Automatic What is Backpressure in Disc Centrifuges? A […]

Table of Contents What is Liquid Seal Break or Breakover in Disc Centrifuges? During the normal 3-phase separation process in a disc-stack centrifuge, the heavy phase (typically water) forms a liquid seal around the periphery of the bowl. Under certain conditions, the light phase pushes out the heavy phase and escapes through the heavy phase […]

Table of ContentsOverview Summary Overview Disc centrifuges find uses in all kinds of industrial applications. From apple juice clarification, biodiesel, citrus juice, diesel fuel, and eggshells to zinc particles from draw oil. Industrial centrifuges are used in food, beverage, mining, power generation, shipping, pharmaceutical, chemical, oil & gas, and other industries. Having supplied a wide […]