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.