Disk-Stack Centrifuge: Equipment tab

See Decanter Centrifuge.

Variable

Default Value

Range

 

◙ Sigma Factor
Specifies size of centrifuge.

0.0 m2 

Positive

◙ Max Sigma Factor

220,000 m2 

Positive

◙ Rated Throughput
The rated solids throughput.

0.0 L/h

Positive

◙ Max Throughput
The maximum solids throughput.

120,000 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. To estimate the purchase cost of a disk-stack centrifuge, the system uses a function that represents averaged cost data from two different vendors (Alfa-Laval and Westfalia).

For more information on this equipment, see Disk-Stack Centrifuge.

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