Controlled desludging of centrifugal separators
Abstract
Abstract A self-cleaning liquid-solids separator with valve means, such as a controllable sliding-ring valve, for discharging sludge through the periphery of the bowl is equipped with a float that will sense the liquid-solids interface in the bowl during operation. A sensing device, e.g. an electric coil, is attached to the shaft of the drum and senses the position of an elongated member or rod attached to the float and extending inwardly towards the shaft. When the end of the rod approaches close enough to the shaft, which indicates the sludge has built up to a predetermined level, the sensing device activates opening of the sludge discharge valve means, and if desired, after a certain amount of sludge has been discharged, the closing of the valve means.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Steinacker
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