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36 I / CENTRIFUGATION/ Derivatization

Figure 13 Schematic of a horizontal continuous-conveyer centrifuge. (Courtesy of Alfa Laval Separations.)

biotechnology and food sectors for clarifying, clas- ed. One conRguration, designed for recovery of two
sifying, dewatering and thickening applications. immiscible liquids and a solid product, is shown in
Figure 14. Other conRgurations for processing
Tubular centrifuges These centrifuges utilize a ver- solid}liquid or liquid}liquid mixtures are also widely
tically mounted, imperforate cylindrical-bowl design used. Industrial models are available with diameters
to process feed streams with a low solids content. up to 1.8 m, holding capacities up to 12 kg, through-
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Liquid(s) is discharged continuously and solids are put rates of 250 m h , and forces ranging up to
manually recovered after the rotor capacity is reach- 20 000g. Laboratory models are available with

Figure 14 A tubular centrifuge configured for recovery of two liquids and one solids stream. (Courtesy of Alfa Laval Separations.)