Non-Perforated Basket Centrifuge.

 

Centrifuge:

  • The equipment used for the process of centrifugation is called a Centrifuge.

  • The centrifuges are of two types as following,

  1. Sedimentation centrifuge:L

  • It is a centrifuge that produces sedimentation of solids based on the difference in the densities of two or more phases of the mixture. 

  1. Filtration centrifuge:

  •  It is a centrifuge in which solids pass through the porous medium based on the difference in the densities of the solid and liquid phases.

Non-Perforated Basket Centrifuge.

Principle:  

  • This is a sedimentation centrifuge. 

  • The separation is based on the difference in the densities of solid and liquid phases without a porous barrier. 

  • The bowl contains a non-perforated side-wall. 

  • During centrifugation, solid phase is retained on the sides of the basket, while the  liquid remains at the top, which is removed by a skimming tube.

Construction:  

  • It consists of a basket, which may be made of steel or any other suitable metal. 

  • The basket is suspended on a vertical shaft and is driven by a motor using a suitable power system. 

Working:  

  • The suspension is fed continuously into the basket. 

  • During centrifugation, the solid phase is retained on the sides of the basket, while liquid remains on the top. 

  • The liquid is removed over a weir or through a skimming tube. 

  • When a suitable depth of solids has been deposited on the walls of the basket, the operation is stopped. 

  • The solids are then scraped off by hand or using a scraper blade.   

Uses:  

  1. Non-perforated basket centrifuge is useful when the deposited solids offer high resistance to the flow of liquid.  

Commonly Asked Questions.

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