Abstract

Separation by density difference, compaction, and drainage is presented, along with formulas developed for bottle, solid wall, and disk centrifuges. The -concept is developed and several practical variants are discussed. Liquid–liquid separation interface location formulas are reviewed. Centrifuge components, including a breakdown of power and energy losses with applicable information for centrifuges, are represented. Centrifuge materials of construction and their corrosion, erosion, and strength characteristics are reviewed. Stresses generated owing to rotation and process materials; abrasion resistance, and noise generated by centrifuges are discussed. The various types of sedimentation and filtration equipment are reviewed. Examples of use, rates, and performance of bottle; disk; decanter; preparation; zonal; tubular; perforate basket; inverting filter; conical; and continuous single- and multiple-stage pusher centrifuges are reviewed. For a brief discussion of gas centrifuges and their use in uranium enrichment, please see the previous editions.