Centrifuges
Abstract
The vast majority of centrifuges used in the process industries produce a high solids and a low solids product stream from a liquid/solids mixture. A notable exception is that of gas centrifuges, used for isotopic separation in the nuclear industry. All centrifuges tend to involve fast rotating heavy machinery, with its attendant hazards and nuisances such as noise and vibration. Abatement measures must therefore be considered in layout at the earliest stage. Large centrifuges may also require a lot of power to drive them, with consequent effects on electrical power layout.
Keywords
Centrifuge; batch; continuous; pusher; plow; decanter; basket
27.1 General
The vast majority of centrifuges used in the process ...
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