Westfalia Separator

Industry
Mechanical Separation
Division

Take the Best - Separate the Rest

CCA 635
Clarifying and
Classifying Decanter

Decanter with
Two-Motor-Drive and gravity
discharge of clarified liquid
and classified solids

Function
Continuous separation of solids out of
suspensions with very high solids
contents, up to 60%. Clarification of
liquids. Concentration of solids and
Classification of solids according to
particle size and density
Application
Chemical and Mineral Processing
Industry
Operating principles and constructional features
Decanter type CCA 635 with gravity discharge of Clarified liquid and Classified solids

Legend

1 Bowl motor (variable speed via VFD) 11 Solid-wall bowl

2 V-belts (Bowl drive) 12 Regulating ring
3 Scroll motor (variable speed via VFD) 13 Feed
4 V-belts (Scroll drive) 14 Solids discharge (coarse particles)
5 Gearbox 15 Clarified liquid of Classified solids
6 Main bowl bearings discharge (fine particles)
7 Scroll bearings 16 Frame
8 Scroll A Drying zone
9 Distributor B Clarification/Classification zone
10 Separating/Classifying chamber

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Bowl
The solid-wall bowl (11) has a cylindrical section for good
separation and clarification of the liquid or classification of
the solids and a conical section for dewatering the solids or
concentration of the precipitated coarse particles. The pro-
duct is fed info the decanter through the feed (13) and is con-
veyed to the separating/classifying chamber (10) through the
distributor (9). The liquid level can be adjusted by regulating
plates (12). The coarse solid particles are forced to the wall of
the bowl by the centrifugal force. The scroll (8) conveys the
precipitated solids particles to the solids discharge (14). The
clarified liquid or the classified fine particles are discharged
from the separating chamber via replaceable regulating plate
(12).
Frame
The frame consists of a frame with short supports, protection
plates and catchers for the product discharges. Shock absor-
bers below the supports prevent most of the machine vibra-
tions from being transmitted. The housing of the bowl bea-
ring (6) is bolted to the frame. All parts that come into contact
with product are made of stainless steel. The other parts are
provided with a coating that is virtually completely lye- and
acid- resistant.
Bowl drive
The drive motor (1) for the bowl is fixed on the decanter
frame. The bowl (11) is driven by a 3-phase AC motor by
means of a frequency inverter.
The start-up current is minimised by the VFD. The bowl
speed can be changed by means of the VFD while the bowl is
running.
Scroll drive
The drive motor for the scroll (3) is fixed on the decanter
frame. The scroll (8) is driven by a 3-phase AC motor via
v-belts (4) by means of a frequency inverter. The start-up cur-
rent is minimised by the VFD. The scroll speed can be chan-
ged by means of the VFD while the machine is running.
This means that the regulating capabilities enable an easy
adjustment and optimum transportation of the solids. The
scroll speed is virtually independent of the bowl speed.
Simultaneously, this two motor drive system allows for a
continuous measurement and monitoring of the scroll tor-
que. This feature is used to prevent the machine from filling
up with solids.
Enhanced wear protection
• Scroll hard-facing with Tungsten Carbide Tiles
• Hard-metal wear bushes in the solids discharge
• Wear liner with Tungsten Carbide in the feed distributor
• Wear liner in the solids and liquid discharges
Advantages of the Two-Motor-Drive
• Virtually independent differential speed
• High regulating accuracy made possible by small diffe-
rential speed increments in order to maximise clarifi-
cation and classification
• Optimum adjustment of differential speed range to the
specific application
• Regulating characteristics can be adapted to meet the
specific requirements
• Bowl and differential speed display
• Torque display
• Reliable overload protection with restart facility
• CIP (cleaning in place) features
• Maximum solids discharge from the bowl while coasting
down
• Differential speed possible while the bowl is not turning
Bearing and lubrication
The bowl bearings are lubricated with oil (circulation lubri-
cation). The scroll bearings can be additionally lubricated
externally when the decanter is at rest.
Every bearing is equipped with special seals. Temperature
sensors are used for monitoring the main bowl bearing.
Vibration sensors are used for monitoring the centrifuge.
Motor control
Functions of the motor control for start-up and operation
monitoring:
• Automatic start-up of drive motors after elapse of preli-
minary lubrication period
• Locking of feed during the start-up phase
• Automatic oil circulation feed and return for bearing
lubrication
• Motor protection of oil pump motor
• Motor protection of drive motors
• Bowl and differential speed monitoring and display
• Start-up monitoring
• Torque-related differential speed regulation and torque
display
• Facility for adjusting the basic differential speed of con-
trol begin and control gradient
• The drive is shut down and/or the feed is shut off in the
event of the following.
• Torque overload
• Speed drop protection
• Excessive bearing temperature
• Excessive bearing vibrations
• Fault in the lubricating oil system
• Indication of power consumption, operating hours and
operating problems
• Flushing liquid can be added in the event of torque over-
load and when the decanter is shut down
• Cleaning-in-place function
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Materials Assembly, dismantling
Bowl: CrNiMo-steel ≥ 1.4401 (AlS1 316) A hoist with running gear and a minimum lifting capacity of
Bowl wall 1.4462 9000 kg is necessary for installing the decanter and a mini-
Bearing/Bowl hub 1.4462 mum lifting capacity of 4000 kg is necessary for installing and
Hood and catchers Stainless steel removing the scroll or the bowl.
Frame Painted carbon steell
Coating Two-component PUR structured
paint
RAL 6011, green or RAL 9010, white
Seals NBR (Perbunan)
FKM (Viton) at additional charge

Technical data

Decanter type CCA 635 Dimensions

Bowl Decanter (LxWxH) 5365x1550x2255 mm
Speed max. 2400 rpm Minimun height for hoist 2800 mm
Minimum space requirement
Bowl motor 110-250 kW 2000 mm
for removing the scroll
Secondary motor 22-37 kW
There must be a minimum clearance of 500 mm all the way around the
decanter.
Weights Hoist with running gear necessary for installation and assembly.
Lifting capacity min. 9000 kg for main machine with bowl and scroll;
Decanter without motor 8900 kg 4000 kg for complete bowl with scroll.
Accessories 795 kg
Bowl Motor (110/250 kW) 795/1550 kg
Secondary Motor (22/37 kW) 260/ 415 kg

9997-1027-000/0503 EN Stu