Animated DCS Graphic: Dewatering by Centrifuge
Phase 1
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DEWATERING BY CENTRIFUGE
Sludge Dewatering System
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⬅
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FROM THICKENER /
DIGESTER
DIGESTER
DEWATERED SOLIDS
(SLUDGE CAKE)
(SLUDGE CAKE)
FLOCCULANT
PIT
101
101
Sludge Feed
Pressure
Pressure
3.2
bar
FIT
101
101
Sludge Feed
Flow
Flow
18.7
m³/h
QSS
101
101
Solids Content
(Feed)
(Feed)
2.45
%
FIT
201
201
Flocculant Flow
2.6
L/h
FIT
301
301
Centrate Flow
22.4
m³/h
QDENS
101
101
Sludge Density
(Alternative)
(Alternative)
1.045
g/cm³
Centrifuge Out of Order
Mechanical damage suspected. Inspection required before restart.
Actual Process Values
Bowl Speed2,860 rpm
Differential Speed18 rpm
Feed Flow18.7 m³/h
Flocculant Flow2.6 L/h
Solids Content2.45 %
Vibration0.8 mm/s
Bearing Temperature68 °C
Damage Index0 %
Trip StatusNo Trip
Field reality
Spoofed Operator Display
Bowl Speed2,860 rpm
Differential Speed18 rpm
Feed Flow18.7 m³/h
Flocculant Flow2.6 L/h
Solids Content2.45 %
Centrate Flow22.4 m³/h
Cake Dryness21 %
Alarm BannerNo Active Alarms
Process StatusStable
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