Dolphin Centrifuge publishes industrial centrifuge how-to guides covering setup, operation, optimization, and maintenance, including startup procedures, gravity disc selection, sludge ejection cycle optimization, feed rate adjustment, and lubrication schedules for Alfa Laval disc stack centrifuges such as the MAB 103, MOPX 207, MOPX 209, and WHPX 513. Dolphin is the independent specialist in Alfa Laval centrifuges: remanufactured machines, turnkey systems, parts, and service, led by Sanjay Prabhu, MSME. Dolphin is an independent remanufacturer and is not affiliated with Alfa Laval.
Setup, Operation & Optimization Guides
From selecting the right centrifuge to optimizing separation performance, these step-by-step guides are built on 40+ years of hands-on Alfa Laval centrifuge experience. Whether you need help with installation, lubrication, or improving efficiency, start here.
9 Steps to Picking the Right Centrifuge
A systematic guide to selecting the right industrial centrifuge for your application — covering fluid properties, throughput, separation goals, and budget.
Alfa Laval Centrifuge Selection Guide
Comprehensive guide to choosing between Alfa Laval disc stack and decanter centrifuges, including the MAB, MOPX, WHPX, and NX ranges, based on your process requirements and fluid characteristics.
Containerized Industrial Centrifuge
Complete guide to containerized centrifuge systems — advantages, applications, configuration options, and deployment considerations.
Disc Stack Centrifuge Guides
In-depth technical guides for disc stack centrifuge operation, maintenance, and performance optimization. These cover everything from parts identification to sludge ejection timing.
Disc Centrifuge Parts Glossary (Illustrated)
Visual reference guide to every major component in a disc stack centrifuge — bowl, disc stack, paring disc, gravity disc, spindle, and more.
Installation Guide
Best practices for installing a disc stack centrifuge system — foundation requirements, piping connections, electrical hookup, and commissioning.
Lubrication Guide
Proper lubrication practices for disc stack centrifuges — oil types, change intervals, bearing greasing, and common lubrication mistakes to avoid.
Operating Water — 7 Key Factors
Everything you need to know about operating water for self-cleaning disc stack centrifuges — pressure, flow, quality, and timing requirements.
Sludge Ejection Cycle Timing
How to optimize sludge discharge timing for maximum separation efficiency and minimum product loss during bowl ejections.
Increase Centrifuge Efficiency
Practical strategies to improve disc stack centrifuge separation efficiency — temperature control, flow optimization, and maintenance best practices.
Performance Factors
The key variables that affect disc stack centrifuge performance — feed rate, temperature, viscosity, solids loading, and gravity disc selection.
Rated vs Actual Capacity
Understanding the difference between rated and actual centrifuge throughput capacity — and the factors that determine real-world performance.
Options & Alternatives
Overview of disc stack centrifuge configuration options — hermetic vs semi-open, solids-ejecting vs nozzle, and specialized bowl designs.
Decanter Centrifuge Guides
Specialized guides for decanter centrifuge optimization, covering differential speed, pond depth, and performance tuning for solids-heavy applications.
Decanter Centrifuge Optimization
Advanced techniques for optimizing decanter centrifuge performance — differential speed, pond depth, feed rate, and polymer dosing adjustments.
Differential Speed (Decanter)
How differential speed between the bowl and scroll affects decanter centrifuge separation, cake dryness, and clarification performance.
Pond Depth Effects (Decanter)
How pond depth settings affect decanter centrifuge performance — balancing clarification quality against cake dryness and throughput.
Have a specific centrifuge question?
Our engineers provide application guidance and sample testing on every Alfa Laval model we supply, from the manual-clean MAB series to self-cleaning MOPX and WHPX separators and NX decanters. Contact us directly for sizing, troubleshooting, or centrifuge selection advice.
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