Selection of a centrifuge

Posted in: , on 30. Oct. 2004 - 09:48

I need help in the selection of a centrifuge.

It has to eliminate the aqueous phase on a solution, the flow fee is 300 gal/h and the particules to be separated are bigger than 20 micrometers. The oil phase density is 915.5 kg/m3 and the aqueous phase 980.3 kg/m3, and the oil viscosity is 600 cP.

Thank you

Re: Selection Of A Centrifuge

Erstellt am 2. Dec. 2004 - 08:54

That certainly is a confusing message, ConfusedGuy.

For a start, you can't remove the aqueous phase from a solution using a centrifuge, so I suspect you are really talking about a dispersion of an oily phase and an aqueous phase.

I suggest you make contact with a supplier of centrifuges. Alfa Laval is one name that springs to mind, but there are others.

If you can get a fresh sample of your material to them, they should be able to do some laboratory tests and suggest the best unit for the job.

You might want to consider setting up a pilot scale operation using a rental unit.

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