Model description
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These monostage centrifugal extractors, also known as centrifugal contactors, annular centrifugal contactors, or liquid / liquid extraction centrifuges offer the following advantages and benefits:
- Counter-current continuous extraction for maximum efficiency
- Direct motor coupling to the main shaft
- Short retention time and low liquid holdup
- Well adapted to batch or continuous operation
- Optional CIP [Clean in place] systems
- cGMP designs for multi-product pharmaceutical processing
- No Bottom Bearing in process area
- Centrifugal force provides efficient phase separation
- Unique Kynar [PVDF] construction for corrosive applications
- Low mix designs for shear sensitive systems
- Unattended operation
- High throughputs achieved in compact machine
- High extraction efficiency typically greater than 95% theoretical
- Connected in series to achieve required number of stages
- No interstage pumps required
- Rapid operational equilibrium
- Laboratory, pilot, and industrial scale machines available
- Cart or skid mounted systems for easy portability
- Rental equipment available
- Internal recycling systems
- Forward extraction, back extraction, scrubbing, water-washing, closed loop extraction, fractional extraction
