Tubular Centrifuges

from

High-Performance

TOMOE Engineering Co., Ltd.

Tubular Centrifuges are designed to separate low percentages (<2%) of suspended solids which are between 1 and 0.001 microns in size, and to separate two immiscible liquids of differing densities. Tubular Centrifuges operate at high speed, generating up to 20,000 gravities of centrifugal force, causing solids to collect inside the smooth bore of the stainless steel tube where they are easily recovered. Tubular Centrifuges are an excellent replacement for many traditional lter and membrane applications due to their high efciency (virtually no product loss) and small footprint. Additionally, unlike traditional lters, they never require pre-coating or back-ushing and can never clog.
Typical Applications: agglomerated proteins aluminum silicate animal cell fraction antibiotics bacteria beta naphtholate bio-fuel processing biomass harvesting bioremediation blood fractionation brewers yeasts brine sludge calcium carbonate calcium sulphate chromium hydroxide cocoa butter clarication cryoglobulin cutting oil dicalcium phosphate dye stuffs escherichia coli electroplating solutions enzyme harvesting ethanol stillage fat clarication fermentation sh oils avorings food processing efuents fruit juice clarication fungus gamma globulin graphite guanidine nitrate gum arabic herbal extracts hydraulic oil ink insulin tissue iron oxide lactose nano particles paper mill efuent pathogens pharmaceuticals pigments polymers precious metals protein precipitate prothrombin renery efuent salicylic acid sodium nitrite sodium sulphate spirillum spore collection tallow titanium dioxide varnish clarication vegetable oil rening virus recovery wine clarication yeast

THE WESTERN STATES MACHINE COMPANY

P.O. Box 327, Hamilton, Ohio 45012-0327 U.S.A. - Phone 513.863.4758 - Fax 513.863.3846 sales@westernstates.com - www.westernstates.com

Separation Solutions Since 1917

SOLID-LIQUID SEPARATION
OPERATION: Up to 20,000 gravities of centrifugal force cause suspended solids to migrate to the centrifuge tube wall where they are retained. As the uid travels up through the tube, smaller solids eventually migrate to the wall and the claried uid is discharged through the top center of the tube. FLOW: Fluid ow in and out of the centrifuge is continuous while the solids are collected on the tube wall in a batchwise manner. Flow rates may be as high as 700 gallons per hour depending on particle size, density and required separation efciency. SEPARATION EFFICIENCY: Solids capture of up to 99.9% is possible depending on product characteristics and ow rate. SOLIDS HOLDING CAPACITY: Depending on centrifuge size, solids holding capacities range from 122 cubic inches (2 liters) to 1,525 cubic inches (25 liters). Solids holding capacities for each model of tubular centrifuge are listed on the back page.

LIQUID-LIQUID SEPARATION
OPERATION: Up to 20,000 gravities of force drive the heavier uid toward the tube wall while the lighter uid is displaced to the center of the tube. FLOW: Fluid ow in and out of the centrifuge is continuous. In the illustration the heavier phase discharges through the left outlet and the lighter uid discharges through the right outlet. If any solids are present they will be collected on the tube wall and may be removed periodically. CAPACITY: Depending on the size of the centrifuge and uid characteristics, ow rates over 1,000 gallons per hour are achievable.

Liquid-Liquid Rates (Model ASM260)

cutting lubricant degumming vegetable oil deoxidation of vegetable or fish oil diesel oil heavy liquid (50 cps at 50C) hydraulic oil lubricating oil machine oil washing vegetable or fish oil

product

liters/hour
1,500 1,200 1,200 4,250 3,000 4,250 3,750 3,500 1,800

gallons/hour
390 312 312 1,105 780 1,105 975 910 468

Solids-Liquid Separations (Model ASM-260)

agglomerated proteins animal cell fractions antibiotic bacterial cell blood plasma chicle (natural gum resin) cryoglobulin escherichia coli (lysed cells) escherichia coli (whole cells) fruit juice clarification gamma globulin printing ink silicone cutting lubricant soup broth clarification tomato juice fiber removal varnish / lacquer virus (0.06 micron) washed animal cell fraction yeast fractions

product

liters/hour gallons/hour
48 260 75 150 100 600 200 150 300 750 45 1,200 2,250 1,200 3,000 1,500 8 550 182 12 68 20 39 26 156 52 39 78 195 12 312 585 312 780 390 2 143 47

Information provided is for general reference only. Actual capacity will vary with product density, particle size distribution, viscosity, centrifugal force and required degree of separation. Specications may change without notice.

DESIGN OPTIONS for both Solid-Liquid and Liquid-Liquid applications: Pressure Design: Mechanical seals for operating pressures up to 28 psig. Sanitary Construction for pharmaceuticals, biologics and food processing including tri-clamp connections, polished stainless steel housing and FDA approved elastomers. High Temperature Design up to 662oF (350oC). Sterilize-In-Place Designs. Cooling: Coils may be mounted in the housing to control the temperature of the tube and uids. Rotating Housing or Full Opening Housing Designs (see next page) allow for easy tube removal, cleaning and inspection. Electrical controls in NEMA-4 and 4X washdown and NEMA-7&9 for hazardous environments. Skid Mounted and Portable Designs incorporating piping, pumps, instrumentation, holding tanks and controls. Instrumentation available includes temperature, ow rate, pressure, oxygen analyzers, efuent clarity, colorimetry, particle analyzers and pH.

Application of Stokes Law to Tubular Centrifuges

Stokes Law denes the settling rate of a particle in a uid as the net effect of the drag on a particle versus the gravitational force acting on the particle. In a tubular centrifuge the gravitational force (g) is multiplied by 15,000 to 20,000 times. Settling rate is most affected by particle diameter (d2) and then by the difference in density between the solids and the uid medium (pp- pf ). The variables of particle size and density differential are gd 2 ( pp - pf ) not easily controlled, v= 18 but the remaining variable, viscosity v = particle velocity (), can often be altered to increase g = gravitational force separation performance. According to d = particle diameter Stokes Law, halving the viscosity of pp = particle density the liquid will double the settling rate pf = fluid density = fluid viscosity and, therefore, double the throughput of the tubular centrifuge. Viscosity can be reduced by increasing the temperature of the uid or by direct dilution by the addition of a lower viscosity uid.

Rotating Housing Design (above) and Full Open Housing Design (below) allow for easy tube removal, cleaning and inspection.

Laboratory Centrifuge Model ASM100 in a full stainless steel enclosure with motor, variable frequency drive, temperature control coils, piping and integrated electrical controls.

TOMOE Engineering Co., Ltd. was established in 1941 and began manufacturing Tubular Centrifuges in 1950 after entering into a manufacturing agreement with Sharples Corp. U.S.A. Since then, Tomoe has developed into one of the worlds leading separation companies with annual revenues of over $500 million and thousands of customers worldwide. These centrifuges are only available in the USA, Canada and Puerto Rico from The Western States Machine Co., Hamilton, Ohio, who has been manufacturing and designing centrifuges since 1917.

Tubular Centrifuge Specications and Dimensions

Capacities
Total Bowl Volume Solids Holding Capacity
in
3

Tube Dimensions and Specifications Diameter (inches) 3.7 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.9 6.3 7.5 Length (inches) 19.7 21.1 22.2 28.4 28.9 28.4 28.4 52.3 Tube RPM 19,400 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 12,200 Centrifugal Force G's 20,000 13,200 13,200 13,200 13,200 15,500 20,000 15,800 Drive HP 2 2 2 2 3 5 10 25

Overall Dimensions (inches)

Height "A" Depth "B" Width "C"

Model ASM 100 ASM 140 ASM 150 ASM 160 ASM 180 ASM 260 ASM 460 ASM 660

in

liters

liters

159 250 262 336 342 476 806 2,057

2.6 4.1 4.3 5.5 5.6 7.8 13.2 33.7

122 182 191 244 249 305 610 1,526

2.0 3.0 3.1 4.0 4.1 5.0 10.0 25.0

45.3 51.2 53.2 59.1 59.1 64.2 65.4 114.3

29.9 30.7 30.7 33.9 33.9 39.8 39.8 59.9

15.8 34.3 34.3 33.5 33.5 34.3 34.3 34.3

Dimensions are approximate and for reference only. Capacities will vary with product characteristics and centrifuge design.

AFTER-MARKET SUPPORT
Large inventory of mechanical and electrical parts. Field service and technical support available 24/7. Certications and construction documentation. Rebuilding of previously installed centrifuges.

Second outlet used only for liquid-liquid separation.

THE WESTERN STATES MACHINE COMPANY

P.O. Box 327, Hamilton, Ohio 45012-0327 U.S.A. - Phone 513.863.4758 - Fax 513.863.3846 sales@westernstates.com - www.westernstates.com

Separation Solutions Since 1917

WSMC JRH 2009