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Solid Bowl

Solid bowl Centrifuge. A centrifuge designed to handle solid particles and slurries. It is used to separate slurries into one or two liquid phases and a solid phase. Solids are continuously separated from the liquid phase by centrifugal force. Denser particles are sedimented against the walls of a rotating steel bowl. The less dense liquid phase forms a concentric inner layer. A helical screw conveyor or scroll continuously removes the sedimented solid particles. This conveyor rotates at a lower speed than the bowl. Centrifugal force compacts the solids and expels surplus liquor. Dry solids discharge out of the lip of the bowl. Clarified liquid flows over adjustable dam plates at the opposite end of the bowl. These centrifuges are effective for clarifying liquids and dewatering solids.

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Feed port location, Continuous operation capability, Variable speed drive, Integral feed pump, Cover safety interlock, Inlet strainer, Portable mounting, High temperature modification for operating up to 400F, Ease of installation and operation, Ease of cleaning to minimize downtime, Servicing requirements, Machine lifetime, Attention to elimination of vibration, Maximum 'G' force, Sludge capacity, Basket diameter, Maximum feed rate, Dimensions, Weight, Warranty