Decanter centrifuge for vegetable oil clarification
Maximize oil recovery and purity with advanced decanter centrifuge technology, effectively separating and clarifying crude and used oils while reducing operational costs and environmental impact.
Separates and Clarifies Oils Efficiently
The PONX and CONX decanter centrifuges from Alfa Laval are essential for optimizing oil recovery and purification in various industries, including edible oil and biodiesel production. Utilizing horizontal, cylindrical solid bowls equipped with screw conveyors, these centrifuges offer efficient separation through both 2-phase and 3-phase operations. With processing temperatures of up to 130°C, they are adept at handling crude seed oil, refined vegetable oil, biodiesel, and purified cooking oil. The automation features ensure minimal manual intervention, using a PLC-controlled system for seamless integration with existing production lines. Constructed from high-quality, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, these units ensure longevity and reliability. Their energy-efficient design, supported by variable-speed motors, minimizes operational costs, while customizable configurations accommodate specific processing needs and compliance with industry standards.
Benefits
- Enhances oil recovery efficiency with high-speed separation.
- Lowers operational costs by eliminating the need for consumables.
- Minimizes contamination risks through fully enclosed operation.
- Customizable configurations meet specific processing requirements.
- Energy-saving design reduces power consumption compared to traditional methods.
- Applications
- Kitchen waste,Biodiesel production,Used cooking oils,Edible oils,Seed oils
- End products
- Crude seed oil,Purified cooking oil,Deodorized edible oil,Recovered cooking oil,Refined vegetable oil,Biodiesel
- Steps before
- Pressing,Extraction,Sedimentation
- Steps after
- Further processing,Biodiesel production,Purification,Drying
- Input ingredients
- pressed seed oils,used cooking oils,sterilized kitchen waste,crude seed oils,suspended solids,feed
- Output ingredients
- clarified seed oils,purified oils,dry solids,valuable fat/oil fraction,biodiesel,separated liquids
- Market info
- Alfa Laval is renowned for its expertise in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling technologies, providing innovative, energy-efficient engineered-to-order solutions for various industries including food, marine, and energy.
- Clarification Type
- 2-phase
- Purification Type
- 3-phase
- Feed Temperature
- Up to 130°C
- Recovery Rate
- High
- Cake Dryness
- High
- Oil Level
- Low (FiDM)
- Automation Level
- Automated
- Wear Protection
- Tungsten Carbide
- Separation Speed
- Variable Differential Speed
- Bowl Diameter Range
- 280mm to 720mm
- Drive System
- Electric Motor with V-belt
- Construction Material
- Duplex/Stainless Steels
- Decanter Type
- PONX (2-phase),CONX (3-phase)
- Operational Environment
- Fully Enclosed
- Working mechanism
- Horizontal solid bowl centrifuge
- Operation type
- Fully enclosed
- Automation level
- Automated with minimal manual input
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous
- Energy efficiency
- High recovery with low energy consumption
- Changeover time
- Easy access for components replacement
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Corrosion and acid-resistant duplex/stainless steels
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Control panel type
- Automated/PLC-controlled
- Discharge method
- Solids outlet through casing
- Bowl diameter
- 280mm to 720mm
- Material of Construction
- Duplex/stainless steel
- Separation type
- 2-phase / 3-phase
- Feed temperature range
- Up to 130°C
- Wear protection
- Tungsten Carbide
- Drive system
- V-belt transmission
- Temperature Handling
- Up to 130°C
- Control Panel Type
- Automated with VFD for variable speed control
- Material Construction
- Corrosion and acid-resistant duplex/stainless steels
- Wear Protection
- Tungsten Carbide
- Seal Material
- Viton/FKM
- FDA certification available