Centrifugation Procedure in a Centrifugal Sieve

Overview

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Operating Mode

Continuous or Semi-Continuous

Host Equipment

Centrifugal Sieve

Emissions Port (Vent)

No

Special Input/Output Ports

Yes

 

 

This unit procedure simulates the separation of oversize solids from undersize solids in a slurry using a centrifugal sieve. Centrifugal sieves are used widely in the starch industry for starch extraction and fiber dewatering.

Special Inputs / Outputs

      Oversize: the designated output port for the oversize solids slurry.

      Undersize: the designated output port for the undersize solids slurry.

Operations

The following operation type is currently supported in the context of this unit procedure:

      Centrifugal Sieving, see Centrifugation in a Centrifugal Sieve