The following table shows the meaning of the variables appearing in this tab, as well as their default values and their generally acceptable range. Note that due to the manner by which the variables are used by the sizing and costing equations, the range of acceptable values may be further reduced.
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Variable |
Default Value |
Range |
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◙ Diameter |
1.0 m |
Positive |
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◙ Max Diameter |
2.0 m |
Positive |
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○ Height / Diameter |
0.7 |
Positive |
|
● Height |
0.7 m |
Positive |
|
● Filter Area |
2.199 m2 |
Positive |
|
● Vessel Volume |
549.779 L |
Positive |
Symbol Key: ○ User-specified value (always input); ● Calculated value (always output); ◙ Sometimes input, sometimes output
In Calculate (Design Mode), the user specifies the Maximum Diameter and the system computes the Number of Units and the Diameter.
In User-Defined (Rating Mode), the user specifies the Number of Units and the Diameter.
The Height to Diameter ratio is always specified by the user and the Filter Area and Vessel Volume are always calculated by the system.
For more information on sizing of centrifuges, see Centrifugation: Modeling Calculations.
The purchase cost of the equipment is based on the diameter of the basket. By default it is calculated by the programs built-in model for a Basket Centrifuge with a top discharge.
For more information on this equipment, see Basket Centrifuge.
For information on the left-hand side variables and options, see Equipment Data Dialog: Equipment tab.