Synopsis The paring disc (aka impeller) is the centripetal pump built into the disc stack centrifuge bowl. The dense phase (often water) paring disc gets blocked with solids (plugged) in high sludge applications. This article discusses the cause of this problem and possible solutions for Alfa Laval and similar disc-stack centrifuges. Water Paring Disc –… Continue reading Disc Stack Centrifuge Troubleshooting | Paring Disc Block
Category: Disc Stack Centrifuge Troubleshooting
Disc Stack Centrifuge Troubleshooting | Bowl Leaking
Synopsis Disc stack centrifuge bowl leaking is a common occurrence. This troubleshooting article will discuss the various reasons for the bowl leaking and how to fix it. This article refers to some disc-stack centrifuge bowl parts which are unique to these types of machines. The reader can see a brief explanation of each of these… Continue reading Disc Stack Centrifuge Troubleshooting | Bowl Leaking
Disc Stack Centrifuge Troubleshooting | Bowl Opening / Closing
Synopsis A self-cleaning disc stack centrifuge ‘cleans’ itself by ejecting the separated sludge from the bowl. The centrifuge bowl has to ‘open’ and ‘close’ to facilitate this ejection step. Therefore, the opening and closing of the bowl are critical steps in the disc centrifuge operation. A bowl not opening or not closing is a common… Continue reading Disc Stack Centrifuge Troubleshooting | Bowl Opening / Closing