What is the purpose of seperation?
To free liquids of solid particles
Separate insoluble liquids
In simple terms, what is centrifugal force?
An outward direction compelled by a rotating force
Three main components of a centrifuge?
The body, the bowl and the bowl drive cartridge
How does the drive motor transfer rotation to the bowl?
Centrifugal clutch connected to a work wheel driving a worm gear on the vertical spindle
Purpose of the friction coupling?
Ensure a gentle start and acceleration thus not overloading the motor and drive gearing
How is the hood secured to the frame?
By hand tightened hood clamps
What must be removed along with the hood to access the bowl assembly?
Three pipes, the stirrup, interlocking unions and distribution pipe
The bowl assembly is a balanced unit, what rule applies in the event of an imbalance?
Replace with a new balanced bowl
How are the paring and gravity discs an exception to this rule
They do not rotate therefore not balanced
Where does seperation of the process liquid take place?
Within the stack of discs
What does the paring disc do?
Pumps clean oil from the top of the separator
How do we lower the viscosity of the product oil?
Pre-heat to 90°C
What pre starts check should be carried out?
Oil level on dip stick, hood is secured, pipe connection secure, check all valves are shut, put pressure switch to override
