Difference between revisions of "Filter Centrifuges"

==Process Cycle==

A typical process cycle for a batch filtering centrifuge comprises the following 7 steps :

# '''Accelerate to feed speed''': The basket is accelerated to a speed suitable for feeding.

# '''Feeding''': The feed solid - liquid suspension is added to the basket via feed pipe.  

# '''Accelerate to spin speed''': Accelerate the basket to a high rpm to produce a high ‘G’ to drive the filtration process.

# '''Washing''': If required the filter cake is washed via wash pipe.  

# '''Drying''': Continue spinning at high ‘G’ to dry the filter cake. The filtrate leaves via outlet.

# '''Deceleration''': Slow the basket to a speed suitable for cake discharge.  

# '''Discharge''': Discharge the cake through the bottom of the basket using the plough mechanism.