A centrifugal separator for separation of at least two components of a fluid mixture which are of different densities includes a frame, a hollow spindle rotatably supported by the frame, a centrifuge rotor mounted to a first end of the hollow spindle to rotate together with the spindle around an axis of rotation, wherein the centrifuge rotor includes a rotor casing enclosing a separation space in which a stack of separation discs is arranged, a duct arranged to be through-flown by process medium during operation of the centrifugal separator and extending through the hollow spindle and in fluid contact with said separation space, at least one liquid outlet for discharging a separated liquid phase from the separation space, and a plurality of peripheral ports extending from the separation space through the rotor casing to a surrounding space for discharging a phase from the periphery of the separation space. The centrifuge rotor includes a sliding bowl bottom movable between a closed position, in which the peripheral ports are closed, and an open position, in which the peripheral ports are open, an inlet channel for supplying hydraulic fluid to a closing chamber between the sliding bowl bottom and the rotor casing in order to hold the sliding bowl bottom in the closed position. The centrifugal separator further includes at least one hermetic seal at a second end, other than the first end, of the hollow spindle and the inlet channel for supplying hydraulic fluid to the closing chamber extends through the hollow spindle and is further arranged such that the hydraulic fluid is in thermal contact with the at least one hermetic seal when the hydraulic fluid is being supplied to the closing chamber.

A centrifugal separator for separation of at least two components of a fluid mixture which are of different densities includes a frame, a hollow spindle rotatably supported by the frame, a centrifuge rotor mounted to a first end of the hollow spindle to rotate together with the spindle around an axis of rotation, wherein the centrifuge rotor includes a rotor casing enclosing a separation space in which a stack of separation discs is arranged, a duct arranged to be through-flown by process medium during operation of the centrifugal separator and extending through the hollow spindle and in fluid contact with said separation space, at least one liquid outlet for discharging a separated liquid phase from the separation space, and a plurality of peripheral ports extending from the separation space through the rotor casing to a surrounding space for discharging a phase from the periphery of the separation space. The centrifuge rotor includes a sliding bowl bottom movable between a closed position, in which the peripheral ports are closed, and an open position, in which the peripheral ports are open, an inlet channel for supplying hydraulic fluid to a closing chamber between the sliding bowl bottom and the rotor casing in order to hold the sliding bowl bottom in the closed position. The centrifugal separator further includes at least one hermetic seal at a second end, other than the first end, of the hollow spindle and the inlet channel for supplying hydraulic fluid to the closing chamber extends through the hollow spindle and is further arranged such that the hydraulic fluid is in thermal contact with the at least one hermetic seal when the hydraulic fluid is being supplied to the closing chamber.

A separator arrangement includes a drum with a vertical axis and which is rotatably mounted in a hooded area and placed on a rotatable drive spindle. The arrangement also includes a sealed drive area containing one or more or all of the components of a separator drive, and a pump that generates negative pressure in the sealed drive area relative to the surroundings outside of the drive area.

A separator arrangement includes a drum with a vertical axis and which is rotatably mounted in a hooded area and placed on a rotatable drive spindle. The arrangement also includes a sealed drive area containing one or more or all of the components of a separator drive, and a pump that generates negative pressure in the sealed drive area relative to the surroundings outside of the drive area.

The invention relates to a centrifugal separator having a separation space with a set of separation plates, an inlet configured to feed a fluid product to be separated into the separation space, the inlet and the separation space being connected in a pressure mediating manner, a first and a second outlet extending from the separation space for discharge of a two phases of the product. A discharge control system is configured to trigger the opening of the second outlet upon a trigger condition, wherein the discharge control system comprises a sensor arranged to determine the inlet pressure and/or the inlet flow of fluid product, and the trigger condtion is associated with a decrease in inlet flow in relation to inlet pressure, indicating an increasing flow resistance downstream of the inlet. The invention further relates to a discharge control system and a method of controlling the intermittent discharge of a centrifugal separator.

The invention relates to a centrifugal separator having a separation space with a set of separation plates, an inlet configured to feed a fluid product to be separated into the separation space, the inlet and the separation space being connected in a pressure mediating manner, a first and a second outlet extending from the separation space for discharge of a two phases of the product. A discharge control system is configured to trigger the opening of the second outlet upon a trigger condition, wherein the discharge control system comprises a sensor arranged to determine the inlet pressure and/or the inlet flow of fluid product, and the trigger condtion is associated with a decrease in inlet flow in relation to inlet pressure, indicating an increasing flow resistance downstream of the inlet. The invention further relates to a discharge control system and a method of controlling the intermittent discharge of a centrifugal separator.

A separator includes a drum ejection passage control element and an intermediate ejection control element both mounted on a drum assembly. The drum ejection passage control element is moveable between a first position and a second position. In the second position a drum ejection passage is open for ejection of material from a maximum diameter of a separator volume, while in the first position the drum ejection passage control element blocks the drum ejection passage to prevent the ejection of material from the maximum diameter of the separator volume. An intermediate ejection path is formed in the separator, each extending from an intermediate ejection path inlet at an intermediate region of the separator volume to an intermediate ejection path outlet. The intermediate ejection control element is moveable to alternately open or close the intermediate ejection path for fluid communication to the separator volume.

A separator includes a drum ejection passage control element and an intermediate ejection control element both mounted on a drum assembly. The drum ejection passage control element is moveable between a first position and a second position. In the second position a drum ejection passage is open for ejection of material from a maximum diameter of a separator volume, while in the first position the drum ejection passage control element blocks the drum ejection passage to prevent the ejection of material from the maximum diameter of the separator volume. An intermediate ejection path is formed in the separator, each extending from an intermediate ejection path inlet at an intermediate region of the separator volume to an intermediate ejection path outlet. The intermediate ejection control element is moveable to alternately open or close the intermediate ejection path for fluid communication to the separator volume.

A method is provided for clarifying a flowable starting product with a separator having a feed and at least one liquid discharge for continuously discharging at least one clarified liquid phasea clear phaseand with discontinuously openable solid-discharge openings for discontinuously discharging the solid phase. The method involves the steps: a. setting or determining a starting time; b. repeatedly determining at least one actual value of a product-parameter of the clear phase derived from the drum; c. determining the time interval until the product-parameter actual value reaches or exceeds a product-parameter limit value; d. preferably initiating a solid discharge as a result of reaching or exceeding the product-parameter limit value; e. determining and setting an operating time interval by using the determined calibrating time interval, the operating time interval being less than or greater than the ascertained calibrating time interval; and f. initiating at least one or more solid discharges each time the set operating time interval has elapsed.

A method is provided for clarifying a flowable starting product with a separator having a feed and at least one liquid discharge for continuously discharging at least one clarified liquid phasea clear phaseand with discontinuously openable solid-discharge openings for discontinuously discharging the solid phase. The method involves the steps: a. setting or determining a starting time; b. repeatedly determining at least one actual value of a product-parameter of the clear phase derived from the drum; c. determining the time interval until the product-parameter actual value reaches or exceeds a product-parameter limit value; d. preferably initiating a solid discharge as a result of reaching or exceeding the product-parameter limit value; e. determining and setting an operating time interval by using the determined calibrating time interval, the operating time interval being less than or greater than the ascertained calibrating time interval; and f. initiating at least one or more solid discharges each time the set operating time interval has elapsed.