Centrifuge Emissions
Centrifuge Emissions
(OP)
We have a bottom drop centrifuge, 60" dia x 30" depth.
The feed is an aqueous slurry.
The operator opens the inspection port to watch the feed distribute on the basket.
Some of the feed material splashes out of the port. Speed is about 600 rpm.
I want to design a ventilation system to "suck up" the fumes/splashes, and put them through a scrubber.
How can I calculate the quantity and composition of material going to scrubber?
Thanks.
The feed is an aqueous slurry.
The operator opens the inspection port to watch the feed distribute on the basket.
Some of the feed material splashes out of the port. Speed is about 600 rpm.
I want to design a ventilation system to "suck up" the fumes/splashes, and put them through a scrubber.
How can I calculate the quantity and composition of material going to scrubber?
Thanks.





RE: Centrifuge Emissions
RE: Centrifuge Emissions
If you are using a conventional feedpipe, there is certainly a necessity for an opeator to ensure that the product distributes evenly onto the filter cloth, otherwise you will have an imbalance & subsequent shutdown -if you have a imbalance monitor.
Have you considered maintaining a closed system? No operator intervention...
An inclined cone shaped filling system which has a separate motor will accelerate the product & distribute it evenly onto the filter cloth - thereby removing the necessity for opening the unit during filling...
more info available if required!
Lots of Luck
BOS