The unit shall perform the following experiments and investigations: Learning Objectives / Experiments production of stable emulsions with different types of stirrer learning the fundamental principle of disc centrifuges influence of rotation speed and feed flow rate on separation result characteristic of concentration of the light phase in the stirred tank over time (with photometer) startup/shutdown and operation of a disc centrifuge maintenance cleaning inspection Specification [1]continuous separation of emulsions with a disc centrifuge [2]HDPE tank with stirring machine to produce an emulsion [3]centrifugal pump to deliver the emulsion to the centrifuge [4]adjustment of emulsion flow rate by valve [5]centrifuge speed adjustable by potentiometer [6]speed-controlled stirring machine with digital torque indicator [7]3 interchangeable stirrers [8]collector tank for separated phase Technical Data Disc centrifuge power consumption: 7500W max. usable diameter: approx. 300mm max. speed: 6480rpm Stirring machine power consumption: 140W speed: 30...1000rpm Stirrer 2x paddle stirrers: 3/10 holes 1x stirrer with 3 blades Centrifugal pump max. flow rate: 300L/min max. head: 9,5m Tanks stirred tank: 200L collector tank: 14L Measuring ranges speed (centrifuge): approx. 0...8000rpm speed (stirring machine): 30...1000rpm torque (stirring machine): 0...200Ncm Dimensions and Weight LxWxH: 3000x1000x1800mm Weight: approx. 1100kg Material of construction: stainless steel
