Lab Starch Dewatering Centrifuge

Description:

Laboratory Starch Dewatering Centrifuge is a crucial lab-scale apparatus designed for the efficient dewatering of various starch types. Utilising the centrifugal principle, this equipment significantly accelerates the sedimentation rate of solid particles and final filtration through a filter medium, making it an essential tool in R&D for developing advanced dewatering methods and determining optimal dewatering parameters for different starch samples.

The data acquired from this centrifuge is invaluable for analysing the efficiency of each dewatering method and comparing different starch types. These insights are instrumental for scaling up to pilot and industrial levels, providing a solid foundation for optimising potential investment costs. While lab-scale tests typically outperform pilot or industrial tests due to the controlled environment and the limited size of representative samples, they offer a critical indication of the feasibility and efficiency of specific dewatering methods, which can then be verified through pilot tests under more realistic operating conditions.

In operation, the starch slurry is fed into the centrifuge drum, where centrifugal force is applied to discharge excess liquid through the filter bag, retaining the starch solids as a starch cake. Once the dewatering process is complete, the starch cake can be easily discharged after the drum stops. This centrifuge closely resembles industry-scale starch dewatering centrifuges, making it a vital apparatus for any modified starch production plant. It also serves as an excellent tool for lab-scale starch washing, especially in scenarios where hydrocyclones are not available, thereby enhancing starch cake quality before the drying process.

With its variable speed design, the Lab Starch Dewatering Centrifuge offers flexibility and precision, ensuring that it can adapt to a wide range of starch processing needs in the laboratory.