Disc-Bowl Centrifuge Capacity Calculation
Calculates the theoretical volumetric throughput of a disc-bowl centrifuge using the Sigma Factor and Stokes' Law for particle settling.
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1. Define Input Parameters
2. Engineering Output
Angular Velocity (omega)
- rad/s
- rad/s
Gravitational Settling Velocity (vg)
- m/s
- m/s
Sigma Factor (Sigma)
- m^2
- m^2
Theoretical Capacity (Q)
- m^3/s
- m^3/s
Capacity in Liters per Hour (Q_lh)
- L/h
- L/h
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The disc-bowl centrifuge is a vital unit operation for continuous liquid-liquid-solid separation in industries like dairy processing and wastewater treatment. This model utilizes the Sigma Factor to represent the equivalent settling area of the centrifuge, allowing for standardized performance evaluation and scale-up.
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