SIEBTECHNIK - Centrifuges

for continuous and mechanical separation of solids from liquids

CONTURBEX Centrifuge
The most versatile of our continuously operating filtration centrifuges are worm/screen centrifuges where the solids retained on the screen are dewatered and transported to the largest diameter.

CONTHICK Centrifuge
The design of this centrifuge is based on the technology of our CONTURBEX worm/screen centrifuge with a prethickening area for high efficiency separation, low solid concentration slurry as well as high recovery of fines.

Pusher Centrifuge
The Pusher Centrifuge is also a continuously operating filtration centrifuge in 1, 2 or 3 steps cylindrical conical execution. The solids are retained as a cake on the wedge wire screen basket and transported by an oscillating movement of the inner basket axially in the direction of the solids discharge.

Vibratory Centrifuge
Used primiarily for coal and sea-salt dewatering, with capacities to 350 t/h of solids. These centrifuges retain the solids on the screen basket and then transport the separated solids by axial vibrations.

Turbo-Cascade Centrifuge
This Sliding Discharge Centrifuge is specially developed for dewatering of solids with a uniform particle size of 0,5 mm and larger. Granulates slide individually, not as a compact layer, over multiple step screening segments. Final moistures as low as 0,01 % can be attained.

In nearly all cases of mechanical liquid/ solids separation, continuously operating centrifuges are the best technical and economical solution. They can dewater large quantities of solids to low final moistures, while needing little space, energy and time.
Decanter Centrifuge
The Solid Bowl Decanter Centrifuge is used to separate very fine solids from liquids of lighter density. The solids sediment from the liquid due to the centrifugal (g) forces on the inside of the rotating bowl. In this solid bowl the sedimented solids are transported by a scroll to the smaller diameter, while the clear liquid flows over an adjustable weir at the cylindrical end of the bowl.

TWIN-CONE Decanter Centrifuge

The same as the decanter centrifuge, with an additional larger cone at the solids discharge end to create more area for separation and to generate higher g-forces to obtain lower solids final moistures.

TURBO-SCREEN Decanter Centrifuge

The design is similar to our Twin-Cone Decanter Centrifuge, but instead of a larger solid cone we add a large screening basket, also for higher g-force and direct dehydration, which yields lower final moisture and a clear liquid discharge.

SHORT-BOWL Decanter Centrifuge

This Short-Bowl Decanter Centrifuge uses a similar design as our Conturbex centrifuge, but with rotating parts like a solid bowl decanter. This machine has a short bowl, suitable for separating fine solids with a highspecific gravity from a slurry.

Laboratory Centrifuge
The universal Laboratory Centrifuge Centriflex is a true universal centrifuge for treating a wide variety of suspensions with high centrifugal forces. Using the appropriate accessories, this centrifuge can be used for filtration, washing, rinsing, clarifying and continuous three phase separation.


Calculation of the centrifuging factor (g force) V2 n z = r g 30

Speed

Calculation of the peripheral speed

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r n v = [m/s] 30

Diameter Radius

n = [min-1] D = [m] r = D/2[m]

Centrifuging factor and retention time of the product are parameters affecting the capacity of the centrifuge, whether for screening or decanting machines.

Centrifuging factor z

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Diameter D = [m]

Speed n = [min-1]

CONTURBEX
Worm/Screen Centrifuge

Description
The most versatile of our continuously operating filtration centrifuges are worm/screen centrifuges where the solids are retained on the screen and transported from the small to the large diameter through the angle of inclination of the basket and the slightly different speed of the scraper worm. With the angle of the basket chosen based on the feed material, a wide variety of crystals, fibers or granular plastics are successfully separated from the mother liquid, and where required, purified by washing. Depending on the operational conditions, the screen basket is supplied with either perforated or slotted sheets or wedge wire screens. In this centrifuge a distinct separation of the drive and wetted parts exist to prevent contamination. The drive is from an electric motor with V-belts and Cyclo-gearbox unit to ensure the necessary differential speed between worm and screen basket. This yields a constant process and product quality. The drive is protected with an overload clutch. The gearbox and bearings are lubricated by an motor driven circulating oil system (exception is the size H 200, which has oil filling of the gearbox and grease lubricated main bearings). Machine and drive motor are mounted on a base-frame provided with isolation buffers to reduce transfer of vibrations to the support structure. Even our largest centrifuge can be installed without special foundation or balancing weights. During machine shut-down the worm continues to rotate at the fixed differential speed relative to the screen basket, pushing the majority of solids from the machine.

Materials of Construction
The product-contact parts can be manufactured from stainless steel, austenitic steel, special bronze, Hastelloy, nickel, titanium or similar depending on the application. With abrasive materials, the high wear areas can be protected by abrasion-resistant materials.

Special executions
Sealing of process chamber by means of: - Gas Labyrinth - PTFE ring - Sliding ring seal Filtrate cyclone with or without recycle back into the solids chamber Solids collection ring for concentrated discharge Feed via screw conveyor Separate wash water discharge Other executions available on request.

The rotating parts

For the CONTURBEX Worm/Screen Centrifuge these can be cylindrical or conical with 20 or 10 inclinations. The worm which rotates with a differential speed determines the transport speed and the retention time of the solids on the screen.
Angle of inclination 20 This standard execution has proved excellent with most products and appliocations. The solids slide from the smaller to the larger diameter aided by the increasing centrifugal force, but without significant physical force from the worm.

With conical rotating parts the movement of the solids is helped by the inclination. This angle is determined by the feed material and the process requirements.

Angle of inclination 10 This angle is used when intensive washing on the screen is necessary.

Cylindrical execution Special execution for purposes such as dewatering of ice crystals and cellulose derivatives.

Standard executions
Type Drive motor Length Width Height Weight CONTURBEX approx. kW mm mm mm kg H 200 3.0 700 880 570 230 H 250 5.5 910 1050 800 560 H 320 7.5 940 1165 950 700 H 350 11 1150 1500 970 900 H 400 15 1150 1500 1150 1000 H 450 22 1150 1500 1150 1100 H 520 30 1480 1920 1470 1800 H 600 37 1560 2000 1470 2000 H 700 55 2150 2100 1650 4000 H 900 75 2400 2600 2600 7000 H 1000 90 2600 2700 2600 8000

We reserve the right to make changes which serve technical progress.

Successfully used for:

Adipic Acid AH-Salt Amino Acetic Acid Ammonium Persulphate Ammonium Phosphate Ammonium Sulphate Ammonium Thiosulphate Anthracene Aspirin Bisphenol Borax Calcium Formiate Carboxy-Methylcellulose Celluloid Wool Cellulose Wool Chocolates (broken) Citric Acid Coal Slurry Coffee Freeze Concentrate Coffee Grounds Copper Sulphate Cotton Linters Crystal Soda Date Stones Dimethylterephthalate = DMT from Methanol Dipterex Disodium Phosphate Finely chopped onions Fungal Mycel Glacial Acetic Acid Glauber Salt Greaves Gypsum Hops frome Methylene Chloride Ion Exchange Resin Ironsulphate Heptahydrate Lactose Manganese Sulphate Methylcellulose Monosodiumphosphate Naphtionate Nuts (broken) Nylon Chips Oxalic Acid Patent Soda Pearl Polymerisate Pentaerythrite Plastic Granules Plexiglas Beads Polyethylene Polymethacrylate Polystyrene Polyvinylalcohol Potash Potash Alum Potash Solvent Residue Potassium Bicarbonate Potassium Bichromate Potassium chloride Potassium Monochromate Potassium Pensulphate Potassium Phosphate Potassium Sulphate PVA PVC Pyrazolene Rock Salt Rubber Regenerate Silver Nitrate Sodium Acetate Sodium Bisulphite Sodium Carbonate Sodium Chlorate Sodium Chloride Sodium Formiate Sodium Gluconate Sodium Metaborate Sodium Nitrate Sodium Nitre Sodium Perborate Sodium Phosphate Sodium Sulphate Sodium Sulphite Sodium Tetraborate Sodium Thiosulphate Tartaric Acid Tin Sulphate Trisodium Phosphate Vegetables Vegetable Extracts Zinc Sulphate and many others

CONTHICK
Worm/Screen Centrifuge with pre-thickening

Description
The design of this centrifuge is based on the technology of our CONTURBEX Worm/Screen Centrifuge with a prethickening area for high efficiency separation of low solids concentration slurry as well as high recovery of fines. The purpose of this centrifuge is to separate solids from liquids out of a slurry. The slurry is fed via an inlet pipe to the pre-thickening area of the centrifuge via openings at the center in the worm body. The main liquid will be discharged at the rear of the bowl via an adjustable overflow (weir) to obtain a clean liquid separation (filtrate). The solids are pre-thickened and transported to the screening area where final dewatering and product washing, if needed, takes place. Both liquid streams can be discharged individually or together through a double or single filtrate discharge cyclone, depending on the process requirements.

Typical application
Crystals, granulates or fibers with good sedimentation properties Particle size d > 0.050 mm in RRSB-graph Feed concentration of solids to the centrifuge from 0 - 60 wt %

Advantages
Long operating life of screening element High capture (low solids loss) Low final moisture Overhung design offering Easy screen replacement without removal of worm Simple gastight execution design Can be retrofitted to an existing CONTURBEX

Successfully used for:

D d
Carnalite Erithrol Isomaltose Ketogluconic acid Mefformine Pentaerythrite Potassium chloride Potassium phosphate Potassium sulphate Silica gel Sodium chloride Sodium pyrosulfite Sodium sulfite Strontium nitrate Sulfanil acid Vinasse Walnut shells

Standard executions
Type CONTHICK Drive motor Length Width Height Weight D /d approx. kW mm mm mm kg 240/180 5.5 1150 1200 800 700 320/240 7.5 1200 1200 850 750 450/340 15 1550 1550 1100 1300 600/450 30 1800 2000 1300 2000 800/600 55 2250 2100 1800 4200 1000/750 90 2700 2660 2100 7500 1200/900 132 3200 3100 2300 10000

We reserve the right to make changes which serve technical progress.

SHS
Pusher Centrifuge two stage / cylindrical-conical

Description
In the pusher centrifuge the transport speed of the solids sliding over the wedge wire basket, is slower than in the worm/screen centrifuge. Consequently the retention time of the material to be centrifuged is much longer. The pusher centrifuge is especially suitable for separation of abrasive products. In addition, the relatively thick, dense filter cake ensures good capture of very fine solids. Both criteria long retention time and dense filter cake allow additional dewatering of solids with high fines content coming from other types of filters further reducing thermal drying costs. Siebtechnik pusher centrifuges are executed with 1-, 2- and 3-stage rotating parts. In most applications the outer basket will be cylindrical-conical. In the conical area of the outer basket, the filter cake will loosen itself since the thickness deceases as the diameter increases allowing additional discharge of the trapped capillary liquid. Another advantage is a reduction of the pushing force needed to transport the solids. Single stage pusher centrifuges are the most economic solution for simple separation of coarse crystals from a slurry with high solid concentration. The most frequently used execution is the two stage design. Two stage pusher centrifuges are more versatile than a single-stage pusher due to the shorter screen length.
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Variable solid concentrations and/or finer particles in the feed are easily handled with this design. Also, intensive washing of the product cake is possible by direct spray onto the solids. Three stage pusher centrifuges are recommended when the mother liquid has a high viscosity and/or it is necessary to have a separate washing step.

Rotating parts single step cylindrical/conical

Rotating parts 3-step cylindrical/conical

Construction
The Siebtechnik-pusher centrifuge shows clear separation of: Process area Bearing and drive assemblies Hydraulic mechanism The rotating parts are in a horizontal position, ensuring easy acces to the product side and drive. This centrifuge has a modular design to meet constructional and operational criteria. The basic element is the machine housing which includes: the bearing area the drive for the rotating and pushing movements the pump unit which includes the electrical hydraulic control system The basic machine housing is subdivided into two separate chambers. The 1st chamber serves as an oil reservoir for the hydraulic oil including the internal oil cooler. The 2nd chamber is designed to be filled with concrete, making any additional foundation requirements unnecessary. The complete machine is bolted elastically to the support steel or floor via vibration isolators, which have a low point of gravity. This eliminates the need for a force block foundation. The product housing and all rotating parts are an overhung design from the bearing housing. It is separated into filtrate and solids discharge areas. The baskets which hold the wedge wire screens contain large staggered holes allowing free drainage of the fitrate. The wedge wire screens are fabricated with slotted openings in the direction of the pushing movement and the solids travel. The front of the product housing is equipped with a large hinged cover in one-piece or splitt-door design. The rotating components (baskets and screens), solids collection ring, feed cone, etc. are all easily accessible through the front cover. The pushing parts are operated by a modern electricalhydraulic system. The oil volume and oil pressure is supplied by a motor driven screw spindle pump.

Standard executions
Nominal diameter single step cylindrical and cylindrical/conical 2-step 3-step Length Width Height cylindrical and cylindrical/conical cylindrical and cylindrical/conical mm (approx.) mm (approx.) mm (approx.) 1500 850 950 800 250 x x 350 x x x 1750 950 1020 1150 1900 1100 1050 1900 2600 1800 1700 5000 450 x x 530 x x 600 x x x 2600 1800 1700 5600 800 x x x 2750 2000 2050 8000 900 x x x 2750 2000 2050 10000 1000 x x x 3300 2400 2150 14000 1100 x x x 3675 2400 2250 15000 1200 x x x 3750 2400 2250 16000

Operational weight in kgs (approx.)

We reserve the right to make changes which serve technical progress.

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Special executions
Filling system including pre-dewatering (DBP-DE 19546019C) Gas-tight execution for processing with inert gas Product feed via screw feeder Separate discharge of mother-liquid and washing liquid Additional special executions available on request

Filling system with pre-dewatering (DBP)

Pusher bottom

Divider cone Screening element Ring pocket

Operation of the two stage pusher centrifuges

The mixture of solids and liquid is continuously fed through the inlet pipe into the distribution cone that rotates at the same speed as the basket. Here the mixture is accelerated and flows through the ring-gap between pusher-plate and distribution cone into the pocket-ring. In the pocket-ring the mixture is smoothly accelerated to the operating speed and flows over the edge of the pocket-ring as a uniform suspension-film onto the complete screen-area in the feed-zone. Most of the liquid is centrifuged off through the screen openings and the solids are retained on the screen as a filter cake. In addition to rotating, the inner basket moves in an oscillating axial direction. Due to this so-called pusher movement the filter cake is transported forward and gradually pushed onto the outer basket where it is discharged out the open end into the solids area of the product housing.

Washing of the filter cake takes place directly after the main dewatering zone. Here the washing liquid displaces the remaining mother-liquid in the gaps of the filter cake. The thickness of the filter cake is directly related to the effective stroke length, the internal friction in the filter cake and the friction of the filter cake on the screen. The height of the filter cake is 15 80 mm. The capacity of a pusher centrifuge is dependant on the dewatering effect of the mixture. The newly built filter cake must be dewatered in the short time between two pusher strokes so that the forces are strong enough to move and loosen the existing filter cake in the basket. A higher feed solids concentration yields higher capacity and lower discharge moistures.

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Successfully used for:

ABS Polymerisate Adipic Acid Ammonium Chloride Ammonium Hydrogen-Carbonate Ammonium Sulphate Chloride Hydrate Copper Sulphate Dicalcium Phosphate Anhydride Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate Dispersion Rubber Flotation Concentrate and residue in the Potassium Industry Fructose Glaubersalt Hexamine Iron Sulphate Heptahydrate Melamine Milk sugar NPK-Fertilizer Polyacrylate Polyethylene Postdewatering of coarse coal sludge and flotation concentrate Potassium Sulphate Raw Phosphate Rock Salt Silicon Fluoride Sodium Bicarbonate Sodium Chloride Sodium Formiate Sodium Phosphate Sorbic Acid Tartaric Acid Zinc Sulphate and many more

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HSG
Vibratory Centrifuge

Description
The vibratory centrifuge is our most effective centrifuge regarding solids throughput capacity. Transport of the solids over the conical screen achieved due to the relationship of the screen design angle and the axial vibration of the basket. To ensure a controlled sliding speed of the solids, the basket angle of inclination is less than the coefficient of friction for the solids to be dewatered. The axial vibration generated by the machine is high enough to overcome the remaining friction between the screen and the solids. Since the vibration amount is maintained within relatively narrow limits by design, vibratory centrifuges typically operate with centrifugal forces less than 120 g. Because of this the primary use is coarse or other bulk materials which can be easily dewatered such as washed coal, middlings or refuse from coal preparation, dissolving and washing sediments in potassium preparation, sea salt, concrete sand etc. This results in very low power requirement to generate very reliable vibration behavior. When the feed loading increases to the machine, it also causes an increase to the small mass components. This results in lower vibration and speed of the small mass components. This reduction in speed causes the vibration to become more resonant. The result is an automatic increase in the amplitude and conveying speed of the solids on the basket. Due to this design the machine is self-adjusting to fluctuations in the feed within a wide capacity range. This also results in very reliable and trouble-free operation. The basket and the vibration generator are driven by standard design motors via V-belts. This allows simple changes to adapt the speed to the operational conditions. The main motors and the oil container with pump for the lubrication circuit of all bearings are fixed to the base-frame, which all rests on vibration isolating mounts. Like all of our continuous centrifuges, the vibratory centrifuge can be installed even on higher level floors without special foundation or reinforcement.

Construction
Our HSG centrifuges are designed with a two mass operating principle. The screen basket, shaft and bearing housing form the small mass of the vibration system which is coupled via elastic mounts to the large mass, mainly consisting of a cross member and the product housing. The vibrations are generated by rotating offcenter weights in a resonance range lower than the natural vibration of the elastic mounts.

Materials of Construction
The profile wires of the wedge wire baskets are made of stainless steel. The inlet cone and the feed pipe are made of wear- and/or corrosion-resistant materials if required. The product housing is made of carbon steel and can be supplied with rubber, ceramic or other linings as wear protection in the solids discharge area.

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Successfully used for:

Coal: Lignite Fine coal Stock coal Coarse slurry Middlings Shale Salt: Flotation tailings Flotation concentrate Potash solvent residue KCL granular crystallisate Salt of silicic acid Sea salt Sand: Concrete sand Pumice sand Ground limestone Shell sand Silica sand Oresand General: Wood shavings

Standard executions
Type Drive motor Length Width Height Weight approx. kW mm mm mm kg HSL 600 7.5 1500 1270 1200 1000 HSG 800 15 2070 1650 1425 2500 HSG 1000 22 2200 1900 1650 3400 HSG 1100 30 2400 2000 1770 3800 HSG 1200 37 2400 2000 1770 3900 HSG 1300 55 2900 2230 2040 7000 HSG 1500 75 3950 2610 2340 9000 HSG 1650 110 4175 3075 2815 13500

We reserve the right to make changes which serve technical progress.

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TURBO-CASCADE
Sliding Discharge Centrifuge

Description
This screening centrifuge was developed for dewatering solids with uniform particles greater than 0.5 mm. The particles slide individually, not as a compact layer, over the screen which has been subdivided into steps or cascades to yield better dewatering. Guide plates which rotate with the basket carry a mixture of air and solids directly over the screens and prevent them jumping from the steps too quickly. The solids are subjected to the centrifugal force for only a very short time but the surface moisture can be reduced to some tenths of a percent based on the solids characteristics.. In accordance with the requirements and operationing conditions perforated sheets or slotted sieves are used. With the special guidance and handling of the solids inside the stepped basket, no blinding occurs even with pointed shaped particles. As a rule the TURBO-CASCADE is gas- or vaportight construction with recirculation of the air from the filtrate cyclone back into the product housing. The dewatered solids are discharged tangentially via a pipe which can be positioned in any direction. lf required, we can supply machines for predewatering and for the removal of coarse particles or agglomerates. To eliminate large quantities of water in the feed we can also deliver prethickeners or static dewaterers to keep the machine size as small as possible.

Standard executions
Type Drive motor TC approx. kW mm mm mm kg 330 5.5 1150 800 800 550 400 7.5 1250 800 850 650 520 11,0 1550 1450 1350 1250 700 22,0 1900 1800 1700 1800

Successfully used for:

nylon 6 nylon 66 polyester polypropylene polystyrene beads
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Length Width Height Weight

We reserve the right to make changes which serve technical progress.

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TS TSE TSS
Decanter Centrifuge

Description
Often the solids are too fine to be dewatered properly in the filtering centrifuges. They can then be separated in solid bowl centrifuges if the sedimentation rate in the mother liquid is sufficient. This settling rate is determined by particle size, particle shape, difference in density between solids and liquid and also the viscosity. Many times, this settling rate , can be greatly improved by heating or adding flocculation agents to the feed slurry.. In decanter centrifuges the clearing of the liquid takes place in the cylindrical part and the dewatering of the solids via filtration or compression of the filter cake occurs in the conical part of the bowl. The geometry of the bowl, especially the relationship between length and diameter, must be adapted to each different application. In most cases good results are obtained at a length/diameter relation of 2:1, per our type TS. For difficult problems e.g. the clearing of waste water and dewatering very fine slurry a length/diameter relation of about 1:2.8 per our type TSE, is required. In addition to clearing liquids and dewatering solids, decanters can also be used for wet classification of small particles in the range of 1-10 microns. By controlling the flow rate of the liquids between the worm flights and the centrifugal force, the particle split is variable within a wide range. When very low final moistures are required our Decanter Centrifuges can, in certain cases, be fitted with a screening area, per our type TSS. This execution is generally known as a Screen/Bowl Centrifuge. The screening portion can be fitted with segments that are interchangeable without disassembly of the rotating components.

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Accessibility of rotating assembly

The bowl in our decanters types TS and TSE are carried by roller bearings inside bearing shields attached to the non-twisting product housings. After removing some bolts the rotating parts can be slid horizontally out of the housing with the help of the supplied rails, and swivelled into a vertical position. Often the bowl remains in the housing and only the worm is taken out, as described above, for cleaning and/or inspection. Product housing, oil system for the lubrication of bearings and gear unit as well as the main motor are mounted to the base-frame of the machine.

Standard executions
Type
Drive motor Length Length Length Width Height Weight Weight Weight TS TSE TSL TS, TSE, TSL TS, TSE, TSL TS TSE TSL
approx. kW

210 5.5 - 11 1400 1700 2000 1100 750 900 1200 1400

300 10 - 22 1900 2200 2500 1370 940 1200 1400 1600

360

420

500 22 - 50 2650 3150 3650 2035 1325 3000 3500 4000

600 30 - 90 2900 3500 4100 2060 1400 4200 5000 5800

710

850

1000

1100

1200

18.5 - 30 18.5 - 45 2020 2380 2740 1500 980 1500 1800 2100 2200 2620 3040 1750 1110 2100 2450 2800

45 - 110 55 - 160 120 - 200 132 - 315 200 - 250 3300 4010 4720 2580 1450 5000 6000 7000 3500 4000 5200 2700 1600 7000 8300 9800 4570 5370 6570 3160 1660 10000 12000 15000 4770 5870 6970 3260 1750 12800 15500 18300 5060 6260 7460 3600 1915 20500 23000 25500

approx. mm

approx. mm

approx. mm

approx. mm

approx. mm

approx. kg

approx. kg

approx. kg

We reserve the right to make changes which serve technical progress.

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Patented and specially designed components are standard supply with Siebtechniks Solid Bowl Decanters, like the HD safety Clutch to protect the rotating parts against overload in non-sparkling execution. Details of the outlets for the liquids and solids are shown. The liquid discharge outlets can be easily regulated within wide limits to meet the process requirements.

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Successfully used for:

Animal fats Animal waste Aluminium-alkali Barium carbonate Bicarbonate Bisphenol Calcium Carbonate (Powdered marble) C.M.C. Flotation concentrates Flotation rocks Foundry releasing powder Graphite Greaves lron Hydroxide Lead sulphate Methylcellulose Mica Milk sugar Nickel Formiate Pearlpolymerisate Polyethylene Polystyrene Polyvinyacetyl Polyvinylalcohol P.V.C. Residue of potash production Soya milk Silver nitrate Sodium carbonate Sodium Pyrosulphite Strontium carbonate Uranium ore Vitriol of Copper Waste water Zinc chromate ...and many more

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TWIN-CONE
Decanter Centrifuge

Description
The most important design criteria of a solid bowl centrifuge for the mechanical dewatering of finely granulated, incompressible solids, is the residual or discharged moisture. Using the TWIN CONE DECANTER, it is possible to achieve these requirements for optimum dewatering. The slurry supplied via the feed pipe is accelerated in a relatively small bowl diameter which is sufficient for the required clarification. Use of a small diameter results in low power consumption for acceleration. The sedimented solids in the clarification zone are thickened in a short cone section (first cone of the TWIN CONE DECANTER). The sump level in this section is variable by an adjustable weir, without any influence in the drying cone. The thickened solids are discharged over the rim of the first cone into the much larger second drying cone. Here the particles are re-orientated and the solids cake is broken-up und re-distributed. The larger second cone allows the cake height to be reduced so the solids do not fill the area completely between screw (scroll) flights. In addition, the larger diameter of the second drying cone yields higher g-forces at relatively low shaft speeds. This allows any residual moisture and surface moisture to be separated from the solids and the separated liquid is discharged through a second adjustable weir. In the event that a small amount of solids should be carried out with the liquid discharged at the second cone weir, this liquid with any carryover solids can be reintroduced into the feed pipe for additional separation (i.e. the solids are not lost, just recycled). In the second cone, washing of the solids can be achieved if desired, and the wash liquor can be kept separate from the mother liquor.

Successfully used for:

CPE EPS Fish meal Fish waste water Lactose MC PE PMMA Polyvinyl alcohol PP PVC SAN Sorbic acid

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The 10 great advantages

Clarification and drying in two separately designed and differently proportioned bowl units. Separate and therefore optimum adjustments of the sump levels for clarification and drying. No negative compromise between clarification and drying zones. Solids loading between scroll flights allows for the liquid to escape, eliminating the wash up of liquid by an advancing scroll design. This allows the use of the proven heavy-duty CYCLO gear advancing scroll drive system for differential speeds between the bowl and scroll. The cake is thickened in the first cone, then brokenup and discharged loose in the second drying cone. The second cone provides a larger volume and lower loading between the scroll flights. Optimum removal of residual liquids from the thickened cake in the second, high g-force and high volume drying cone. The separation of the large liquid loading is achieved in the smaller bowl diameter. As the diameter is proportional to the square of the required power at a specific acceleration, this results in significant energy savings. Optional washing possible in the separate second drying cone with separate discharge of the wash liquor. No liquid carry-over from the bowl into the solids discharge area during slow-down time.

Standard executions
Type
Drive motor Length Width Height Weight

TCD
approx. kW approx. mm approx. mm approx. mm approx. kg

250/360 22 2500 1800 920 1900

350/450 45 2800 1850 1020 2650

450/600 90 3150 2300 1300 4500

600/750 132 3350 2500 1500 7000

750/900 160 4000 2800 1800 11500

800/1000 200 4200 3000 1900 13500

1000/1200 250 4600 3250 2100 18000

We reserve the right to make changes which serve technical progress.

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TURBO-SCREEN
Decanter Centrifuge

Description
The Turbo Screen Decanter is an advanced development in solid/liquid separation technology and has significant design and process engineering advantages. With the usual screen bowl centrifuges, the screen section is connected to the drum cone at the point of the smallest diameter with identical dimensions. This design has the disadvantage of restricted volume and consequently a higher solids layer, with reduced centrifugal forces particularly in the dewatering section of the centrifuge. The TURBO SCREEN DECANTER combines the advantages of the solid bowl centrifuge and a screening centrifuge in two distinct stages, to optimum effect. In the first stage of the process, the solids are dewatered on the conical part of the solid bowl section. The filling volume of the drum and thereby the length of the drying beach are infinitely adjustable with the weir plate. The clear liquid is decanted over this weir plate. The pre-thickened solids are thrown over the end of the conical section into the significantly larger screen drum. In this second stage the solids cake is broken up and re-distributed to give a thinner layer of material due to the large volume available. Simultaneously the solid layer is exposed to a significantly higher centrifugal force, as a result of the larger diameter, which enhances the filtration and lowers the residual moisture. With only a relatively small amount of liquid reaching the screen section with the pre-thickened solid material, the loss of ultra fines through the screen drum is low and can be disregarded when recirculated into the centrifuge. The generously proportioned screen drum with a flat layer of solid material is also particularly suitable for washing. Naturally the washing liquid can be discharged separately from the mother liquor.

Successfully used for:

Aspirin Bisphenol Cetogulon Coffee concentrate CPE DMT EPS Glauber salt Granulates Isomaltose Lactose MC Mixed salt PE PMMA PP PVC SAN Silica gel Vitamin C

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The greatest advantages

Clarifying and drying in two separately designed stages. No detrimental compromise between clarifying and drying sections. Pre-thickening of the solid material with following break-up of the cake over the end of conical drum plate to a large screen section. Even for high solid throughputs, the screen drum provides sufficient volume and a thin solids layer. Optimum removal of residual moisture from the pre-thickened solids cake in the large volume screen drum, due to the higher centrifugal force when compared with the clarifying section. High yields with minimum loss of solids and recirculation of the separated liquid. Efficient washing on a separate screen drum with high centrifugal force. Separate draining and discharge of the washing liquid and the mother liquid.

Standard executions
Type

TSD
approx. kW

250/360 22 2500 1800 920 1900

350/450 45 2800 1850 1020 2650

450/600 90 3150 2300 1300 4500

600/750 132 3350 2500 1500 7000

750/900 160 4000 2800 1800 11500

800/1000 200 4200 3000 1900 13500

1000/1200 250 4600 3250 2100 18000

Drive motor

Length

approx. mm

Width

approx. mm

Height

approx. mm

Weight

approx. kg

We reserve the right to make changes which serve technical progress.

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SHORT-BOWL
Decanter Centrifuge

Description
Similar to our solid bowl decanter centrifuge, this short-bowl decanter centrifuge can separate even the finest solids if sedimentation rate in the carrier liquid is sufficiently high. Clarification of the liquid is primarily effected in the cylindrical part of the solid bowl, which is shorter than the normal decanter centrifuges. This design of the short-bowl decanter allows separation of fine solids from liquids with a high density difference between the solids and liquid, i.e. high sedimentation rate.

Machine
The drive and gear parts of this centrifuge are similar to our CONTURBEX worm/screen centrifuge and our CONTHICK worm/screen centrifuge with pre-thickening. The rotating or wetted parts are similar to our solid bowl decanter centrifuge, only with a shorter cylindrical part of the bowl.

Design
The design of the short-bowl decanter centrifuge is based on the technology of our CONTHICK worm/screen centrifuge, in addition to that of our solid bowl decanter centrifuge for efficient separation of fine solids from a liquid with high density difference.

Successfully used for:

Ferrite sludge Zirconium oxyde Zinc oxide Gypsum Aluminum powder Barium carbonate Graphite Magnesium sulphate Molybdenic salt Melamine Silver nitrate Potassium fluorite Nickel hydroxide Residue sludge Animal meal Phosphate Sodium iodide Fish meal

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Standard executions
Type

SBD
approx. kW

140 3 855 760 515 220

210 5.5 1110 1000 700 415

250 7.5 1195 1200 776 850

300 11 1250 1220 845 1300

360 15 1635 1550 1015 1930

450 22 1750 1600 1100 2200

600 45 2150 2100 1560 4500

750 75 2550 2250 1750 7000

900 110 3010 2600 1950 8200

Drive motor

Length

approx. mm

Width

approx. mm

Height

approx. mm

Weight

approx. kg

We reserve the right to make changes which serve technical progress.

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CENTRIFLEX
Universal Laboratory Centrifuge

Description
The new Siebtechnik Laboratory Centrifuge CENTRIFLEX is a true Universal Centrifuge for treating suspensions by applying high centrifugal forces. By using the appropriate accessories the centrifuge can be used for filtration, washing, rinsing, clarifying and continuous separation of two liquids while also discharging solids (3-phase separation). Also the production of emulsion is possible. With a choice of full beakers or glass inserts sedimentation tests can be carried out. At the same time filtering beakers can be used to check the results of different filter media on a product. The CENTRIFLEX can be utilised for the batch-type separation of small suspension quantities in a production or pilot plant environment. The CENTRIFLEX was designed to be user friendly for fitting and filling. Machine control is via a digital display of status, speed and time lapsed. Operation can be via automatic or manual time selection. The nominal speed is reached very quickly and electrically maintained until the CENTRIFLEX is braked to a stop. This can be done gradually (soft stop) or via quick-stop. With the automatic quick-stop use an exact running time is achieved and the machine availability increased. The front of the housing contains built in storage area for the centrate or filtrate collecting vessel. To ensure operator safety, the centrifuge is equipped with an interlocked safety lid, to prevent access to the rotating parts while the machine is still spinning. It also prevents operation if the lid is not closed and locked.

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Beaker centrifuge
As a full-beaker centrifuge, it is used for sedimentation of small suspension samples. The bottle holder carries 2 or 4 bottles each with 100 cm. The bottle holder can also be equipped with filtering beakers, thus enabling filtration tests to be conducted with regard to residual moisture as well. The following filter media can be used in the beakers: - Filter paper - CONIDUR slotted perforated sheets - Laser perforated sheets - Slotted-hole screen bases

Beaker centrifuge (bottle centrifuge) with rotating feeder system When used with beakers, the centrifuge can be equipped with a rotating feeder system, which allows filling during operation. This also allows washing tests to be conducted in the filtration beaker insert.

Screening centrifuge with washing pipe The screening centrifuge can be used to separate solids from liquids. The drum for this purpose is fitted with a wire-cloth inlay and filter sack (application of CONIDUR, laser and bar screen inserts is also possible). Once the liquids have been centrifuged, the solids cake can be washed with a rinsing pipe, or neutralised as well.

Emulsifying centrifuge As an emulsifying centrifuge, it produces emulsions from two or more liquids. With the action of centrifugal force, the liquid mixture pours over the edge of the drum in a very thin layer and is centrifuged against the wall of the collecting housing at high speed.

Solid drum centrifuge with overflow weir with or without peeler tube As a sedimentation centrifuge, it finds versatile application to clarify liquids, above all, when the solid does not easily precipitate, thus requiring extended centrifugation times. The liquid floating to the surface can be drawn off through a peeler tube.

Separator centrifuge with two peeler tubes (3-phase separation) As a separator centrifuge, it separates two liquids of different density, the solid settling on the drum base. The two different liquid phases are drawn off continuously from the drum through two peeler tubes and separated independently from each other.

Inner filter centrifuge When an inner filter insert is used, liquids can be separated from heavier or lighter solids through filtration from the outer filling area to the inside overflow through the filter. The principal field of application here is filtration of slurries, forming under normal conditions a thick impervious filter cake. 29

Continuous Universal Centrifuge

for Laboratories and Pilot Plants

This continuous operating Universal Centrifuge has been developed especially to be used in pilot plants and as a test centrifuge on site. The centrifuge is supplied with one of our proven bearing housings and can be equipped with a variety of drives, which gives this centrifuge fully adjustable bowl and scroll speed. The clear separation between the drive and the rotating parts also makes it possible to deliver the centrifuge in gastight execution, if necessary combined with all necessary parts to fulfill the terms of ATEX.

The centrifuge can be equipped with 3 designs of rotating parts: Solid Bowl (decanter) parts Screen bowl parts (CONTHICK) Screen/ scroll parts (CONTURBEX)

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Engineering & Process Development

Due to constant research and development, Siebtechnik GmbH now has the widest range of continuous centrifuges, which makes the choice for the best separation solution based on process or application possible. (Y)our choice is not dependant on a limited range of centrifuges, but on the suitability of the centrifuge for the job. The design of the centrifuge starts with extensive testing of your product in our well equipped laboratory or at your site. Close co-operation between our process and engineering department based on the process requirements results in a final centrifuge design tailor made for your application. The technical design of the centrifuge is based on extremely high standards and teamed with our experienced manufacturing department, results in a reliable trouble free machine for many years of operation. During operation our after sales department together with our service center provide all necessary service and support using only original spare parts. Any service can be provided on site or in our workshop.

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TEMA Head Office - Rijswijk (The Netherlands)

SIEBTECHNIK Head Office - Mlheim (Germany)

SIEBTECHNIK Works - Mlheim (Germany)

Steenplaetsstraat 22 - 26, P.O. Box 3220 NL-2280 GE Rijswijk, The Netherlands Phone: +31.70-390 65 55 Fax: +31.70-399 33 90 internet: www.tema.nl e-mail: sales@tema.nl

WB173.11E/01.2007