414 CENTRIFUGE

The model 414 Decanting CENTRIFUGE

has a 14.0" diameter x 34.0" long (353
mm x 860 mm) stainless steel bowl and
conveyor assembly. The variable speed
main drive is V-belt driven through a
torque converter by a 25 horsepower,
explosion-proof, electric motor. The
main drive (1,600-3,300 rpm’s) bowl speeds are easily changed with the
variable step sheave arrangement.

The differential or back drive is V-belt driven by a 7.5 horsepower, explosion-

proof, electric motor. The differential speed of the conveyor can be adjusted
from -18 to a maximum of +85 rpm’s.

The decanting centrifuge consists of a contour bowl assembly that includes

hardfacing protection in the feed zone, tungsten carbide discharge ports and
hardfaced conveyor flights. A two step planetary 3.5 knm gearbox with a 57.1:1
ratio drives the centrifuge. Additional overload protection is provided with a
resettable mechanical clutch and safety shutdown device.

The centrifuge is furnished with belt guards, gearbox covers, dual sheaves,
fittings and hoses. The centrifuge is mounted on a heavy duty skid with all
applicable surfaces grit blasted to white metal, primed with a zinc-rich epoxy
primer, painted with an intermediate coat of high solids, high build epoxy and
finished with a top coat of aliphatic polyurethane.

I. Physical Data
Length 107.25 inches (2,724 mm)
Width 70.0 inches (1,778 mm)
Height 35.875 inches (911 mm)
Shipping Weight 3,969 lbs (1,800 kg)
Operating Weight 4,040 lbs (1,832 kg)

II. Technical Data

A. Rotating Assembly
1. Cylindrical Section
a) Diameter: 13.898 inches (353 mm)
b) Length: 11.81 inches (300 mm)
c) Material: Stainless Steel (AISI 316)
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2. Conical Section
a) Diameter
1) Small End 7.480 inches (190 mm)
2) Large End 13.898 inches (353 mm)
b) Length 22.047 inches (560 mm)
c) Cone Angle 8.5
d) Material
1) Conical section Stainless Steel (AISI 316)
2) Discharge Ports Tungsten Carbide

3. Conveyor
a) Length: 33.298 inches (845.769 mm)
b) Weight: 189.6 lbs (86 kg)
c) Type: Single lead, Esbjerg (slotted) design
d) Pitch: 110 mm (70 mm Optional)
e) Material: Stainless Steel with Tungsten Carbide
Hardfacing on conveyor flights

4. Gear Box
a) Type: Two step planetary with 3.5 kNm (350 kg)
rotating sun wheel shaft
b) Gear Ratio: 57.1:1
c) Torque: 50-60 lb-ft (68-81 N-m), maximum)
d) Weight: 176.4 lbs (80 kg)
e) Overload Protection: Resettable mechanical clutch
f) Differential Speed: Variable, -18 to +85 rpm’s, maximum
g) Gear Speed: 1,800 rpms maximum

5. Bowl assembly
a) Length: 33.858 inches (860 mm)
b) Lamda Ratio: 2.4 (bowl length/bowl inside diameter)
c) Weight: 438.7 lbs (199 kg)
d) Total Rotating Mass: 804.7 lbs (365 kg)
e) Moment of Inertia: 1.29 lbs/ft2 (6.3 kg/m2)
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III. Electrical Data
A. Main Drive 25 HP, 220/380 V & 230/460 V, 50/60 Hz,
1,450/1,750 rpms, continuos duty, 3-Phase,
explosion proof, Class I, Division I, Group
D (T2D), NEMA Class B, 1.0 Service
factor, with breather and drain.
B. Back Drive 7 1/2 HP, 220/380 V & 230/460 V, 50/60
Hz, 1,450/1,750 rpms, continuos duty, 3-
Phase, explosion proof, Class I, Division I,
Group D, (T2D), NEMA Class B, 1.0
Service factor, with breather and drain

IV. Operating Data

A. Bowl Speed: Variable, 1,600 to 2,500 rpms
B. Centrifugal Force: Bowl Speed Force
(rpms) (g's)
1,600 505
1,900 712
2,500 1,233

Area Sigma Factor

Equivalent
C. Separation Capability: Bowl Speed Surface Area Surface Area
(rpms) (m2) (m2)

1,600 189 307

1,900 267 433
2,500 463 750

D. Feed Volume Bowl Volume Mud Wt. Cut Point

Speed gpm #'s/gal D90 range
(rpms) (lpm) (sg) (microns)

1,600 120 9.0 10 to 14

(454) (1.08)
1,900 100 9.0 8 to 12
(379) (1.08)
2,500 80 9.0 6 to 10
(303) (1.08)
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NOTE: Actual feed volume, particle size separation or cut point will vary due
to mud rheology.

E. Conveying Capacity 48.1 bbl/hr (7.65 m3/hr), 8 to 10 tons/hr (7.3 to

9.1 tonnes) of 2.6 sg dry solids.
F. Acceleration Time 1 to 2 minutes, standstill to operating speed
G. Deceleration Time 8 to 10 minutes, operating speed to stop
H. Connections
1. Feed Tube 2 inch (50.8 mm) GJ Wing Union
2. Liquid Discharge 8 inch (203.2 mm) victaulic groove
3. Solids Discharge 11.25 x 18.5 inch (285.75 x 469.9 mm) with a
1.25 inch (31.75 mm) flange
I. Feed Pressure 14.0 psi (1.0 kg/cm2)
J. Pond Depth: Liquid Volume Length
Radius Gallons of Beach
(mm) (Liters) (mm)
115 27.6 29

118 26.1 50
121 24.6 70

V. Decanter Variables
A. Pond Depth: The liquid radius in the decanter can be
changed to obtain either dry or wet solids
discard for maximum solids removal or cleaner
effluent
B. Feed Inlet: The location of the feed inlet or shooting zone
can be modified to reduce solids conveying
distance to obtain either a clean effluent or dry
solids discard
C. Bowl Speed: The bowl speed can be varied to improve
particle separation (cut point) for improved
solids removal or a cleaner effluent
D. Differential Speed: The differential speed can be regulated to
improve solids conveying capacity, to obtain a
dryer discard or eliminate possible plugging of
the decanter
E. Feed Rate: The feed rate can be modified to improve
solids removal efficiency, dryer discard, and
particle size separation
F. Dilution: The amount of dilution volume added to the
feed will reduce the viscosity and density of
the slurry to improve separation and solids
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removal capability

FEATURES

 Balanced Scroll Design that increases recovery capacity

 High Centrifugal Force generates centrifugal force of 500 G’s at its
operating speed of 1,600 rpm while processing up to 140 gpm
 Efficient Operation processes up to 140 gpm with a 6-to-10 micron cut on
weighted mud systems; processes up to 250 gpm with a 5-to-7 micron cut
point on unweighted mud
 Tungsten Carbide Scroll Points – with wide spacing flights at tapered end
create a finer layer of conveyed solids for more uniform separation under
high G forces
 Stainless Steel bowl, scroll, compartment and cover resist corrosion and
abrasion
 Precision Balanced to run at high speed for extended periods with greater
efficiency, minimizing maintenance and downtime
 Operating Safety Controls include self-limiting vibration and torque
switches to protect against catastrophic failure
 Engineered and Manufactured to established ISO 9001 standards
 Variable Speed electro-hydraulic backdrive is available as an option for the
414 CENTRIFUGE

BENEFITS

 Recovers up to 95% of barite, minimizing costly additions while

maintaining prescribed mud weight
 Discards finer, low gravity solids from drilling fluids
 Cost-efficient operation – reduces discard volume versus dilution
displacement alternatives 30% to 60% depending upon mud weights
 Ideal for use with weighted or unweighted mud systems
 Rugged construction and corrosion-resistant materials provide long
service life and low maintenance cost in the toughest oilfield environments
 Works efficiently with other SWACO equipment to maximize solids
control