Centrifugal Systems

Centrifuge functioning

Funzionamento Centrifuga

The working principle of the centrifuge is based on the specific weight difference between the substances to be separated.

The separation takes place in the internal part of a cylindrical-conical container, called bowl that rotates at a high speed and is driven by an electric motor, in order to increase thousands of times the gravity force.

The product to be supplied is feeded through a inlet feeding tube and the bowl rotation deposits on its internal walls the solid part while the liquid forms a ring inside. The ring’s thickness is given by the adjustment of the liquid outlet, wherof a clarified liquid is released.

The scroll’s function is the removal of the solid product being discharged by means of an evacuation system.

In order to separate certain kinds of solid, it's necessary to use polymer to make the separation easier.