Method for controlling or regulating the operation of a centrifuge

EP4714550A3Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-24GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2025202072
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-09-19
Filing Date
2025-09-15
Publication Date
2026-06-24

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Technical Problem

Existing centrifuge operations often consume excessive energy due to high rotational speeds, leading to inefficiencies and increased operating costs, particularly in separators with electric motor drives.

Method used

A method for controlling centrifuge operation by adjusting rotational speed based on defined operating parameters, such as clarification surface load, inflow rate, turbidity, particle distribution, shear sensitivity, and energy consumption, using control devices and power electronics to optimize energy use and maintain desired separation efficiency.

Benefits of technology

Reduces energy consumption and operating costs while improving separation efficiency by intelligently managing rotor speed according to specific process requirements, leveraging artificial intelligence for optimal control and regulation.

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Abstract

A method for controlling or regulating the operation of a centrifuge, wherein the centrifuge is a separator with a rotor rotatable about a vertical axis of rotation, which has a rotatable drum (1) in which a separation agent such as a separating plate assembly is arranged, in particular for clarifying an incoming free-flowing suspension into a liquid phase and a solid phase or for separating an incoming free-flowing suspension into different liquid phases and optionally a solid phase in the drum (1), wherein the separated liquid and / or solid phases are discharged from the drum, and wherein, when controlling or regulating the operation of the centrifuge with a control or regulating device (9), the rotational speed of the rotor is adjusted as a function of at least one existing and / or to be maintained operating parameter of the centrifugal processing.
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