Bowl Centrifuge: Equipment tab

See Decanter Centrifuge.

Variable

Default Value

Range

 

Sigma Factor
Specifies size of centrifuge.

0.0 m2 

Positive

Max Sigma Factor

60,000 m2 

Positive

Rated Throughput
The rated solids throughput.

0.0 L/h

Positive

Max Throughput
The maximum solids throughput.

12,000 L/h

Positive

Is Aseptic?
Specify if the vessel is aseptic. Affects equipment cost.

<Yes>

Yes/No

Symbol Key: User-specified value (always input); Calculated value (always output); Sometimes input, sometimes output

Sizing: Design Mode

See Decanter Centrifuge.

Sizing: Rating Mode

See Decanter Centrifuge.

Costing

The equipment purchase cost is based on the sigma factor. By default it is calculated by the programs built-in model for a Bowl Centrifuge.

For more information on this equipment, see Bowl Centrifuge.

For information on the left-hand side variables and options, see Equipment Data Dialog: Equipment tab.