Three-Phase Disc Centrifuge for a Water Treatment Provider in Chile
Client Background & Challenge
A water treatment service provider in Chile approached us with a specific challenge: they needed to process a complex mixture of oil, water, and impurities (a three-phase separation) with a capacity of 1 to 1.5 m³/h.
The operating conditions were demanding:
- Solid content: 0.8%
- Particle size: Less than 0.1 mm
- Feed temperature: 80–90°C
To help us fully understand the nature of the material, the client provided detailed photos of the feed. This was crucial in allowing us to evaluate the specific characteristics of the mixture and determine the most suitable separation solution.
Our Solution: JX-DC-270 Disc Centrifuge
After a thorough assessment, we recommended the JX-DC-270 Disc Centrifuge, featuring a bowl diameter of 260 mm.
Beyond its core separation capabilities, this model was tailored to meet the client's specific operational requirements:
- Custom Piping: Designed to accommodate the client's wash water pipeline layout.
- PLC Control: Fully integrated with a PLC system for automated, reliable operation.
The equipment includes an automatic solid removal cycle that activates approximately every 6 minutes, ensuring continuous and efficient operation without manual intervention.
Delivered Equipment
*Client's Feed Material
Technical Insight: Why a Decanter Centrifuge?
The JX-DC-270 is a type of decanter centrifuge, which is highly effective for separating difficult-to-handle materials. This includes suspensions composed of viscous liquids and fine solid particles, or emulsions with liquids of similar densities.
Decanter centrifuges are particularly well-suited for applications where the solid content is relatively low and the particle size is very small—exactly like the conditions presented by our Chilean client.
Is Your Process Similar?
If you are dealing with similar separation challenges—such as fine particles, low solid content, or complex three-phase mixtures—our decanter centrifuge solutions could be the perfect fit for your operation. Feel free to reach out to discuss how we can optimize your separation process.