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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◙ Rated Throughput |
0.0 L/h |
Positive |
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◙ Max Throughput |
100.0 L/h |
Positive |
Symbol Key: ○ User-specified value (always input); ● Calculated value (always output); ◙ Sometimes input, sometimes output
The Centritech Centrifuge requires the use of a consumable such as the ‘Dft Centritech’, which is selected by default in the Centritech Centrifuge: Consumables tab.
In Calculate (Design Mode), the user specifies the Maximum Throughput and the system computes the Number of Units.
In User-Defined (Rating Mode), the user specifies the Number of Units and the Rated Throughput.
For more information sizing of centrifuges, see Centritech Centrifugation: Modeling Calculations.
Built-in equipment purchase cost data are available for the bench and pilot scale units. The user can specify his/her own values or capital cost function parameters by right clicking on a Centritech centrifuge unit icon and selecting ‘Purchase Cost’.
For more information on this equipment, see Centritech Centrifuge.
For information on the left-hand side variables and options, see Equipment Data Dialog: Equipment tab.