The document summarizes the ALFA-LAVAL BRPX 417S solids-ejecting centrifugal separator. It is designed for continuous clarification of suspensions or recovery of valuable solids from liquid. Key features include high clarifying effect and capacity, automatic solids discharge during operation, liquid discharge under pressure, and optional hydrohermetic or erosion-protected designs. Typical installations include a motor, inlet/outlet bends, vibration dampers, and optional additional equipment like a solids handling system.
The document summarizes the ALFA-LAVAL BRPX 417S solids-ejecting centrifugal separator. It is designed for continuous clarification of suspensions or recovery of valuable solids from liquid. Key features include high clarifying effect and capacity, automatic solids discharge during operation, liquid discharge under pressure, and optional hydrohermetic or erosion-protected designs. Typical installations include a motor, inlet/outlet bends, vibration dampers, and optional additional equipment like a solids handling system.
The document summarizes the ALFA-LAVAL BRPX 417S solids-ejecting centrifugal separator. It is designed for continuous clarification of suspensions or recovery of valuable solids from liquid. Key features include high clarifying effect and capacity, automatic solids discharge during operation, liquid discharge under pressure, and optional hydrohermetic or erosion-protected designs. Typical installations include a motor, inlet/outlet bends, vibration dampers, and optional additional equipment like a solids handling system.
The document summarizes the ALFA-LAVAL BRPX 417S solids-ejecting centrifugal separator. It is designed for continuous clarification of suspensions or recovery of valuable solids from liquid. Key features include high clarifying effect and capacity, automatic solids discharge during operation, liquid discharge under pressure, and optional hydrohermetic or erosion-protected designs. Typical installations include a motor, inlet/outlet bends, vibration dampers, and optional additional equipment like a solids handling system.
The BRPX 417 centrifugal separator is designed for
continuous clarification of suspensionsor for recovery of valuable solids from a liquid phase. It offers both high clarifying effect and capacity, hand in hand with high solids-removal capacity. It is intended for .liquid-solld separation duties in the beverage, food and other processing industries.
Capacity Up to 60,000l/h. (Actual throughput ís usually lower and depends on such varíables as amount and type of solíds ín feed, tempera- ture, víscosíty, and requíred degree of clarífícatíon).
Available models BRPX417SGV-31C Tímer-triggering model BRPX417SFV-31C Self-tríggering model Both models can be supplied • wíth special erosion protection • in hydrohermetic desígn Fig. 1. BRPX417SGVcomplete with motor and solids cyclone. • with deep solids cover
313 Design features J.t The separator has the followíng dístinguíshing features: 1. Flat belt dríve 2. Spíndle cartridge with automatic lubrication system 3. Automatic solids dischargeduring continuous opera- tion 4. Liquíd discharge under pressure 5. Hydrohermetíc desígn (optional) 6. Special erosion-protection (optional) 7. Deep solids cover (optional)
1 Flat belt drive
The flat belt inside the sturdy baseframe transmits power from the vertically mounted motor to the spindle cartridge. 2 2 A mechanical brake is located at the front cover of the base. The flat belt can be rapidly exchanged. Two access covers, one at each end of the base, símplify this jobo
2 Spindle cartridge The vertical spindle which supports and drives the separator bowl is designedasa replaceablecartridge unit. The spindle is located ín widely spaced top and bottom Fig. 2. Longitudinal section through self-triggering bowl shown in bearings which are mounted in simple but effective rubber closed position. Dark blue (4) indicates operating Iiquid keeping dampers to eliminate vibratíon. The oil mist lubrícation the sliding bottom closed against the bowl hood. By increasing or system is powered by the rotatíon of the spindle. decreasing the pressure of the operating liquid the bowl is The lubrícatíon system is a genuíne mist lubricatíon opened and closed. system without pumps,fittíngs, etc. The system includes a 1. Feed rotating oil reservoir in the lower part of the cartrídge. The 2. Outlet for solids oil is continuously centrífuged to remove contaminants. 3. Outlet for clarified liquid BRPX 4175 3 Automatic solids discharge system Material including an external operating water system, provides very fast and effective discharge - with a clean bowl and AII liquid wetted parts are of stainless steel. The sliding reliable operation as the end results. bowl bottom is provided with erosion Iiner. The frame is of epoxy-enamelled cast iron. The bowl is of the solids-ejecting disc type, incorporating a hydraulic operating water system for »shootlnq», The bowl is set up as a clarifier and for variable timer-triggered Standard equipment or self-triggered discharge of solids. The volume of partial discharges is adjustable, which means low liquid losses in Electric motor, Inlet and outlet bends, Vibration dampers, the discharged solids. Vibraswitch, Oil pressure gauge, Speed sensor, Pressure gauge for outlet, Set ot tools, Set ot spare parts, Solids 4 Liquid discharge under pressure cyclone. The clarified liquid is continuously discharged under pressure by a paring disc pump at the top of the bowl. Additional components necessary 5 Hydrohermetic design tor operation In cases when it is important to avoid air pick-up and gas Starter losses the hydrohermetic design should be chosen. It is Discharge program equipment available as a variant of the standard clarifier models. The seal at the top of the bowl yields clarified liquids of higher Self-triggering system, EPTE, necessary tor the Self- qualities. triggering version Operating liquid module 6 Special erosion protectlon Regulating valve for teed inlet The specially erosion-protected model (optional) is supplied with erosion-protecting parts for solids ports and a Air pressure regulator for operating air inlet special, hard-chromed erosion-liner for sliding bowl Constant pressure modulating valve, type CPM, with air bottom. pressure regulator Flowmeter 7 Deep solids cover Sight glasses for inlet and outlet This version is suitable in cases when the solid phase need to be as dry as possible and solids cover flushing therefore Sampling cocks must be avoided. Safety water system including auxiliary box.
Beneflts O, the self-triggering version Optional extras
• Higher separation efficiency because solids are Special tool kit for spindle cartridge ejected before they have reached and possibly Pressure gauge for inlet clogged the disc-stack. . Filter unit tor hydro-hermetic design • Better process economy beause almost no process liquid will escape with the solids, which are ejected Product pump only when needed, Le. when the solids holding space Control equipment for feed of the bowl has been filled by solids up to the Solids handling system »trlqqerlnq» leve!.
Dimensions (mm)
1500 (59) 3000 (118) 2085 (82)
2135 (84)
Fig. 3. Dimensional drawing 01the BRPX 417SFV, measurements in mm (in.).
General technical data Shipping data Controlled torque motor Recemmended size BRPX 417S complete with set of tools, meter and previded with overload 37 kW. 45 kW tor ñow- discharge pregram equipment: protectlon and thermister rates exceeding 40 m3/h Net weight 3700 kg (8200 lb) Power consumption Gross weight 4200 kg (9300 lb) At a threughput of 10 m3/h Shipping volume 8 m3 (285 cu.ft.) approx. 15 kW At a threughput of 60 m3/h approx. 45 kW
Water consumption Operating and flushing water Max.1 m-/h Pressure Min. 1.5 bar
Air consumption Cemplete installation Max. 3.7 Nm3/h Note: Actual water and air consurnptlon will depend en how otten sollds discharges need te be made, and/or if solids cover flushing is used.
Ovehead hoist Lifting capacity 15 kN (1500 kp) Min. height 3000 mm (118 in.)
Connections Inlet 76 mm Outlet (Iiquid) 76 mm Fig. 4. The BRPX 417 machine with deep solids cover Outlet (solids) 100 mm Water 25 mm Liquid seal water 4mm Cover drain 51 mm Installation of a BRPX 417 centrifuge The diagram below illustrates a typical lay-out of a cleaning strainer,solids handling systemandcleaning-in- separation plant with a BRPX 4178 8elf-triggering place equipment can be quoted for on request. separator.Additional equipment,such asfeed pump,self-
A B o
Fig. 5. Basic installation of self-triggering BRPX 417 machine
A lnlet for product 1 Va/ve unil for in/el 5 Operating waler module B Out/el for producl 2 Flowmeter 6 Va/ve unil for out/el e Outlet for solids 3 Sighl g/ass 7 Discharge Program Equipmenl o lntet for safely waler 4 BRPX 417 separalor 8 EPTE Self-Iriggering Syslem E Outtet to drain
The solids discharge system The program and control equipment
The external operating water system is assembled in a The discharge program equipment, including monitoring module, and connected to water and compressed air equipment, is designed to give optimal machine status supply. While in operation the solenoid valve for low air control. The equipment is installed in a central panel for pressure is open and low-pressure operating water is machine information, and control - with functions for supplied to the bowl. speed(with alarm relay),oil pressure,vibration, andsolids By using compressed air the necessary higher water discharge control. The panel ensuressimple installation, pressure for the discharge system can be obtained - calibration and supervision. AII communication between quite independently of the water pressure in the local separator and auxiliary box is by meansof one common system. cable. AII sensors on the machine are connected to a junction box. During discharge a solenoid valve for high-pressure air opens. High-pressure operating water is supplied to the bowl, and the solids are discharged from the bowl. Fast Automatic feed and back-pressure control partial discharges ensure low product losses.The partial dischargesof the timer-triggered version can bevariedfor Capacity can be controlled using an automatic Alfa-Laval optimal production and to suit local process conditions. 8PC valve, flow transmitter and CPM valve for back- pressure control. Once the flow rate is set, no further supervision is needed.
Other variants The BRPX417 machine is also availablein other versions,
ex ALFA-LAVAL SEPARATIONENGINEERING for liquid/liquid/solid separation, in heavy duty design, etc. Pleasecontact your nearest representativeto obtain information on these or any other type of separator.
I No. PO 41008E 8202 The manufaclurer reserves Ihe righllo change specification wilhout nolice.
