DECANTER CENTRIFUGE

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 MORE THAN A MACHINE: DECANTER
A centrifuge decanter; consists of a solid cylindirical bowl Sludge cake is discharged by scroll from the conical part
rotating at high speed, a scroll rotating at the same axis with meanwhile clarified liquid flows back along the bowl and is
a slightly different speed, a drive group adjusting the speed discharged through the cylindirical end of the bowl by plates
difference and the body which carries all the rotating elements. which can adjust the level of clarified liquid.

Liquid and suspended solids are fed along the centre line to a Centrifuge decanters are applied for separation of liquid
distribution room within the bowl and then accelerated into mixtures, separation of solid-liquid mixtures, dewatering,
the bowl by centrifugal force through the feeding point. This thickening, classification of solid-liquid mixtures and extraction
centrifugal force then causes the suspended solids to settle of components.
and accumulate at the bowl wall.

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 RIGHT ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
Bowl Group
The bowl is cylindrical / conic and rotates at a pre-adjusted
speed most appropriate for the application. Suspension
rotates at processing speed along with the bowl and forms
a concentric layer at bowl perimeter. Solids available in the
suspension accumulate at bowl perimeter with centrifugal
force. The length of the cylindrical section of the bowl and the
conic section angle are adjusted as per the specific condition
of each application.

Spiral Group
Spiral rotates at a slightly different speed than the bowl and
conveys the accumulated solids to the end of the conic section
of the bowl. If the physical properties of the mixture change, it is
possible to support HAUS decanters with a different spiral design
or by modifying the existing spiral. Spiral step or single or dual
wound spiral configurations are significant design variables.

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 Material
HAUS uses high quality stainless steel on all surfaces that the
processed material comes in contact with.

Wear Protection
HAUS decanters offer a wide range of wear protection products
to be applied on many areas where they are utilized:
Tungsten Carbide coating with plasma spray
Ceramic
Sintered Tungsten Carbide plates
Polyurethane
Wear protection parts are in-place replaceable in order to save
on maintenance costs of applications where high abrasive
products are processed.

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 Bearing and Lubrication
Special selection and order of bearings ensure long
machinery life and exceptional reliability. Central lubrication
system delivers grease or oil to the bearings. The lubrication
system changes depending on the operation mode, e.g.
sectional or continuous operation mode and depending on
the automation level of the whole system.

Leveling Plates
Treated liquids flow over the leveling plates and move
forward to the end of the cylindrical section of the bowl
of which they’ll be delivered to. Easily adjustable sensitive
leveling plates enable the pool depth of the bowl to be
adjusted precisely. The liquid overflowing from the plates is
extracted with gravity from central outlet reservoir.

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 DRIVE SYSTEMS
HAUS applies advanced engineering techniques to
accelerate the decanters to high speeds in safe. One of the
most important key factor for decanters is the differential
speed. Differential speed determines the amount of
moisture hold in the separated solids and the clarity of
the centrate. This speed can be adjusted according to the
required product characteristics. Drive systems which run
to determine this speed are given as below:

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 Constant Speed Drive System
This system has low investment costs due to very simple design. This
drive system is used when the solids amount is constant, the solids can
be conveyed easily and the amount of moisture in the solids is not critical,
which means it is not necessary to adjust the differential speed.

Dual Drive System

Dual Drive provides differential speed to be adjusted in a wide range. Second
motor drives the gearbox input shaft and makes the differential speed as a
function of bowl speed and gearbox rate. Required speed is adjusted when
the solids amount is variable noticeably, it is hard to convey the solids and
it is important to minimize the amount of water hold in the solids without
any human interference. Differential speed is adjusted automatically and
very precisely as a function of scroll torque. The system is supported by the
software developed by HAUS.

Driver System with Hydraulic Motor

Instead of a mechanical gear, a rotating hydraulic drive is assembled and this
motor is supported with hydraulic regulation. Automatic regulation can be
done with no problem because the differential speed is directly proportional
with the amount of the oil transmitted. Driver system with hydraulic motor
is used when the solids amount is variable, it is hard to convey the solids and
it is important to minimize the amount of water left in the solids.

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 CONTROL AND
AUTOMATION
Automation of HAUS decanters enables personnel-free operation.
In addition to the operating variables of the decanter, below
functions can be also monitored from main control room:
Bearing and lubrication temperature
Bearing and main structure vibration
Gear torque or the control of differential speed with
respect to torque
Leakage control for isolated systems
Turbidity control for centrate monitoring

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 ADVANTAGES OF THE DECANTER
Decanter provides the advantage of high efficiency operation Operational conditions
compared to traditional separation systems. It was necessary to Appropriate body designs and isolation systems can be
develop continuing systems in order to reduce the increasing applied for steam proof or pressurized processes between
company costs and for the growing industry to be able to 0-8 bars. Tailor made designs and machinery designs are
adjust itself to the acquired achievements. available for cleaning in place (CIP) systems to be used in
extremely low and extremely high temperature conditions,
Application flexibility explosive atmosphere standards and hygienic environments.
Decanters provide practically high efficiency results under
fluctuations at product inlet, differences in process conditions Automation
and even at different characteristics of various products. This Operation of the decanter became fully automatic with
capability enables reliable and regular operation. the use of modern devices and control units. The ability to
control whole facility from a central control room enables
the decanter to be operated with no personnel.

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 Easy installation Corrosion and wear protection
It is possible to install the decanter easily and quickly thanks Process specific materials highly resistant to corrosion and
to its design and all the required functions integrated in single abrasion are used in decanter manufacturing.
unit. Low vibration levels and active support system of HAUS
decanters eliminate complex and expensive base construction. Low space requirement
Auxiliary equipments and connections are not needed. With its excellent design and high processing capacity, the
decanter requires a lot less space compared to alternative
Personnel safety systems.
Closed design of the decanters and the availability of high-
tech safety systems ensure high safety for the operator and
the maintenance personnel.

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 EXPERTISE IN NEW AREAS
Decanter centrifuges provide ideal solutions for many different processes
and industrial applications. As a result of studies performed jointly with our
customers and research groups, designs optimizing the whole manufacturing
processes are developed and manufactured for various applications.

Besides general directives, there are no routine calculations to determine the

equipment for a specific separation process. In many cases, the knowledge
and experience of HAUS engineers shall be sought for optimum technical
and economic solution. A study to be performed jointly with the laboratory
and field tests with mobile units will provide the best solution.

Product samples and the required data related to the process are acquired
and assessed at HAUS laboratory and the optimum machinery or system
solution is offered. Moreover, onsite tests are performed by our mobile units
which can be adjusted for different capacities and processes.

Not only separation characteristics of the product will be analyzed, but also
the abrasive and corrosive properties of the inlet products will be analyzed.
Particle size distribution, density and viscosity measurements will be done
as well. All these procedures are effected to choose the most appropriate
machine for the specific application.

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 DECANTER APPLICATIONS
Decanters are used in a wide range of industrial areas. separation of solid-liquid mixtures, dewatering, thickening,
Decanters are used in separation of liquid mixtures, classification of solids and extraction of components.

Potable Water Thickening Decanter

and Waste Water In this application, decanter is used for sludge thickening.
Sludge volume is reduced by 90% , so the efficient usage of
Treatment Plants tanks is ensured.

Potable water treatment plants

Municipal waste water treatment plants
Industrial waste water treatment plants
Iron and steel industry treatment plants
Tannery waste treatment plants
Power plant treatment plants
Paper production mills treatment plants
Slaughterhouse treatment plants
Dewatering Decanter
Mobile units Separated solids are conveyed along the bowl by the scroll to
the conical end of the bowl where the solids are discharged
by solid outlet. Solids are pressed at the conical section and
the dewatering ratio is increased.

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 Beverage Industry
All kind of fruit and vegetable juice, grape juice, apple juice, citrus juice, tea and coffee production, beer production, wine
production, Rakı production.

Food Decanters
Decanters developed for this industry are high performance
equipments which meet the specific requirements of fruit and
vegetable juice production industries in addition to all kinds of food
stuff. Besides high product efficiency and controllable product
discharge, they are designed suitable for cleaning in place (CIP).

Clarification Decanters
Separation of low density liquid from solid with 1 – 10.000 micron
particle size is performed in advanced centrifugal section of
the decanter centrifuge. The liquid is clarified with appropriate
combination of the cylindrical bowl section configuration,
determined by the precipitation characteristics of the solid and
the capacity, and angular velocity.

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 Oil and Fat Processing Drilling Industry
Clarification of press oil Sludge control in tunnel works
Rendering applications Barite recovery
Biodiesel applications Dewatering

Oil and Fat Recovery Starch Industry

Fat and / or animal bone meal Corn starch
Blood plasma and / or blood meal Wheat starch
Edible fats Starch extraction
Animal origin fat recovery Potato starch and protein
Beef broth Ethanol production
Gelatin
Fish meal and fish oil extraction
Technical fats, cocoa butter, olive oil and palm oil.

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 Oil Fields
Slop oil recovery
Tank bottom oil recovery
Oil recovery from lagoons

3-Phase Decanter
This technology is developed for
applications requiring solid-liquid-liquid
separation. Separating two liquids in a single
equipment has simplified many processes.

Chemistry and
Pharmaceutical
Industry
Pharmaceutical raw material production
Chemical raw material clarification
Chemical raw material classification

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 PRODUCT GROUPS
AND MODELS
HAUS offers its customers a wide range of products. HAUS manufactures decanters
of diameters from 238 mm to 820 mm in different lengths and configurations. It is
possible to process products from 1 m³/h up to 250 m³/h with these decanters.

Nominal Maximum Maximum Length/Diameter

diameter (mm) speed (rpm) engine power (kW) ratio

238 5400 11
Varies between
353 4500 33
1.5 – 4.5 ratio
470 3500 52
depending on
536 3200 93
the application
650 2900 162
820 2600 215 area

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 Certification and Testing
Modern communication techniques provide correct planning and reliable delivery periods. Comprehensive quality control is in
the nature of HAUS. Internal standards, applied for many years, are verified with ISO 9001 certification. Each HAUS decanter is
tested during material processing prior to delivery in order to guarantee smooth operation. Moreover, all decanters are tested
at test bay before delivery.

Engineering Characteristics
Wide range of options for the components (materials, surface hardening, drive systems, isolations, and screw geometry, feeding
and discharge systems) of the systems or new designs for a new separation application are provided when necessary.

Mechanical Design
Modern CAD design provides fast revisions and high quality designs. Basic rotor dynamics and basic body dynamics that have key
roles for smooth and quiet operation are analyzed by HAUS using mode based analysis techniques and advanced FEM techniques
specially developed for decanter centrifuge designs.

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 Start-up and Commissioning
HAUS service unit gained experience for long years in all types of decanters. HAUS engineers and technicians superintend in all
stages of commissioning and start up, operation and adjustment of the decanter for the most appropriate operation and make
necessary interventions.

Production Resources
HAUS manufactures in a wide range of machinery at different capacities. The capacity range is from 1 m3/h to 250 m3/h.

Customer Service
HAUS employs expert engineers, project managers, production, installation and resource experts as well as field service technical
workers in order to fulfill the needs of its customers. HAUS works with end-users, contractors or engineering companies in order to
solve operational issues in complex flow charts.

Spare Parts and Service

HAUS ensures problem-free parts replacement and long lasting operation in original spare parts supply with accurate design
tolerances and materials. If requested, mechanical condition and operational performance of machinery are performed onsite
for customers and by service agreements. Scheduled maintenance and replacements as per conditions can reduce downtimes
significantly and increase production capacity.

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 HAUS Centrifuge Technologies is an
affiliated company of HAKKIUSTA.

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