Material Flow - CMI Model VC Vibratory Centrifuge

Material to be processed enters the top of the machine through a hopper, which distributes it evenly over the bottom of the rotating basket. Feed slurry is then gently accelerated to the peripheral speed of the screen by frictional force of the wear plate and previously accelerated material.

After acceleration, the solids are conveyed up the screen by vibratory action. As the material moves up the screen, centrifugal force removes liquids through the screen while carrying the solids up to the discharge area. Vibratory agitation and bed looseness enhance solid-liquid separation during the material's brief stay in the centrifuge.

Liquids are gathered in the launder and discharged through effluent openings. Solids being discharged from the top of the screen are slowed by contacting retained solids in the lid and fall to the bottom of the unit for removal.

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