Decanter Centrifuge

A decanter centrifuge, also known simply as a decanter, is a specialized type of centrifuge used in various industrial processes for separating solids from liquids. It is particularly effective in applications where the solids and liquids have a significant difference in density. The decanter centrifuge operates on the principle of sedimentation, where centrifugal force is used to accelerate the settling of particles. At GN we have may different sizes of decanter centrifuges. These machines have been operating according to the same basic principle since the 19th Century. Gn produces from 9inch to 30inch bowl. The main function of our centrifuges is dewatering sludge, and mud. Thickening sludge, clarifying different type of liquids, separating 3-phase mixtures, classifying solids in a wet suspension by grain size, and separation of solids according to various densities. The main industries of application of GN centrifuges is Oil and Gas drilling mud solids control, Drilling waste management, oil sludge treatment, HDD trenchless mud cleaning, Bored pile and TBM mud dewatering. Also in waste water treatment, chemical and pharmaceutical separation, mining and food and beverage industry. Our centrifuges are either fixed speed or controlled by VFD. A VFD system can change the bowl speed, differential speed, and pump capacity. It has a touch screen for user-friendly operation and smart control with protection. We also have a fully Hydraulic Drive Centrifuge, which is compact in design and makes it easier for rig set up. The centrifuge works in a way with feed inlet, The mud or slurry is added into the centrifuge through it. As the mixture enters the bowl, it experiences high rotational speeds. The centrifugal force generated by the rotation causes the denser solids to move outward toward the bowl wall, while the lighter liquid phase moves toward the center. The separation process occurs due to the density difference between the solids and the liquid. The centrifugal force acting on the particles causes them to settle at the bowl wall, forming a solid cake. Meanwhile, the clarified liquid, known as the centrate or effluent, collects in the center. To continuously discharge the separated solids, a scroll conveyor or auger inside the bowl rotates at a slightly different speed than the bowl itself. This differential speed helps convey the solids toward the discharge end of the centrifuge. Decanter centrifuges offer continuous and automated separation, making them efficient and suitable for large-scale industrial processes. They are a crucial tool in industries where separation and clarification of liquids and solids are vital for product quality, environmental compliance, or resource recovery.