EP1141643A1 - Centrifugal dehydrator - Google Patents

Centrifugal dehydrator

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EP1141643A1
EP1141643A1 EP00901054A EP00901054A EP1141643A1 EP 1141643 A1 EP1141643 A1 EP 1141643A1 EP 00901054 A EP00901054 A EP 00901054A EP 00901054 A EP00901054 A EP 00901054A EP 1141643 A1 EP1141643 A1 EP 1141643A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F26—DRYING
    • F26B—DRYING SOLID MATERIALS OR OBJECTS BY REMOVING LIQUID THEREFROM
    • F26B17/00—Machines or apparatus for drying materials in loose, plastic, or fluidised form, e.g. granules, staple fibres, with progressive movement
    • F26B17/24—Machines or apparatus for drying materials in loose, plastic, or fluidised form, e.g. granules, staple fibres, with progressive movement with movement performed by shooting or throwing the materials, e.g. after which the materials are subject to impact
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F26—DRYING
    • F26B—DRYING SOLID MATERIALS OR OBJECTS BY REMOVING LIQUID THEREFROM
    • F26B5/00—Drying solid materials or objects by processes not involving the application of heat
    • F26B5/08—Drying solid materials or objects by processes not involving the application of heat by centrifugal treatment

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  • the invention relates to a device for a centrifugal dehumidifier for separating and dehumidifying granules according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Centrifugal dehumidifiers are used, for example, to dehumidify plastic granules. It is important that the process rooms are easy to clean, because when changing the granulate color or
  • Sort the mixing of granules or fragments of the previous with the new batch must be avoided. Long service life of the apparatus parts, low abrasion of the granules to be dehumidified and low noise emissions are also important.
  • the suspension of granules and liquid is continuously fed to the lower area of the centrifugal dehumidifier, specifically into the space between the rotor and the hollow body formed from sieves. It is detected by the co-rotating conveyor blades of the rotor, which are both an upward transport impulse and
  • the granules are transported upwards as well as tossed back and forth between the sieves and the conveyor blades, while the liquid separated from the granules passes through the sieves and is drained off through the outlet connection of the housing that receives the centrifugal dehumidifier.
  • Centrifugal dehumidifiers of this type have proven themselves in principle.
  • a disadvantage is the contamination of the sieves with fragments of the granules, so that these sieves have to be dismantled, cleaned or replaced before each change of color or type.
  • sieves wear out relatively heavily, are easily damaged when they are changed frequently and generate abrasion on the granules to be dehumidified. They are therefore unsuitable for dehumidifying extremely abrasive granules, such as plastic granules filled with glass fibers.
  • the sound emitted by the impact of the granules on the sieves is also considerable.
  • the outer housing of such centrifugal dehumidifiers can be insulated against excessive noise emissions, this insulation is complex because the accessibility of the sieves requires closable openings, such as folding doors, etc., on the housings.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a centrifugal dehumidifier that reduces the abrasion of the granules.
  • an essential part preferably at least in the upper region of the hollow body, is designed as an unperforated jacket.
  • the liquid separated from the granules spirally flows downwards on the inner wall of the unpunched jacket under the influence of centrifugal and gravitational acceleration.
  • the unperforated coat with its smooth inner surfaces causes little wear.
  • the unperforated jacket causes little sound, so that the hollow body, where it is designed as an unperforated jacket, can simultaneously serve as an outer housing.
  • the lower region of the hollow body is preferably equipped with sieve segments, or the hollow body is completely designed as an unperforated jacket with a sieve in the lower region of the hollow body.
  • the main advantage of the invention is that, if at all, only small sieve surfaces have to be cleaned or replaced before a dye or grade change. Granule residues adhering to smooth walls can easily be rinsed off with the aid of washing nozzles or by flooding the entire process space, whereas they are in sieve holes wedge.
  • the elimination, at least in part, of an outer housing enclosing the process space reduces the costs.
  • FIG. 1 shows a partial longitudinal section through a centrifugal dehumidifier, the rotor of which is enclosed only in the lower region by a screen jacket with an outer housing.
  • FIG. 2 shows a top view of the centrifugal dehumidifier according to FIG. 1.
  • Figure 3 shows a partial longitudinal section through a centrifugal dehumidifier, the hollow body surrounding the rotor is completely formed as an unperforated jacket.
  • the shaft (5) of the rotor (1) of a centrifugal dehumidifier is rotatably mounted in a bearing housing (2) and via a pulley (3) by a motor (4) shown in Figure 2 in rotation removable.
  • the rotor (1) consists of a pot (6) enclosing the bearing housing (2), on which several holders (7) for the lower conveyor blades (8) are mounted, as well as an intermediate disc (9) and an upper disc (10) to. Attachment of the middle and upper holders (11, 12) for the middle and upper conveyor blades (13, 14).
  • the pot (6) of the rotor (1) is coaxially enclosed by fixed sieve segments (15) and a filling shaft (16) which are attached to a cubic outer housing (17) which is equipped with at least one removable or hinged plate (18) for screen installation, an outlet nozzle (19) and an air blow-off pipe (20) is provided.
  • the upper area of the rotor (1) is encased on the outer housing (17). flanged, frustoconically widened, unperforated jacket (21) with a granulate discharge nozzle (22) which is closed by a cover (23) with an air intake grate (24), a filter mat (25) and a support grid (26) .
  • FIG. 3 shows a centrifugal dehumidifier whose rotor (28) equipped with conveyor blades (27) and designed as a closed hollow body is completely enclosed by an unperforated jacket (29) which has a cylindrical / conical shape.
  • the motor (30) coupled directly to the rotor (28) is flanged onto the cover (31).
  • the lid
  • the lower shaft (35) of the rotor (28) is rotatably supported in a bearing housing (34) which is located in the base (33).
  • the drain shaft (38) carries an air blow-off pipe (39) and has a vertical pipe (40) which dips into the flow container (41) with a siphon (42).
  • a sieve (43) can be attached between the unperforated jacket (29) and the drain shaft (38).
  • the filling shaft (16) is continuously loaded with suspension.
  • the liquid is thrown into the outer housing (17) in the lower area against the sieve segments (15). In the unperforated jacket (21), it flows downward in a spiral along its inner wall until it likewise flows through the sieve segments (15). All of the liquid leaves the centrifugal dehumidifier through the outlet connection (19). Air sucked in through the cover (23) is partly blown off with the granules, partly through the air blow-off pipe (20). A suction fan can be connected to the air blow-off pipe (20) to increase the air flow.
  • the method of operation of the centrifugal dehumidifier according to FIG. 3 differs from that according to FIGS. 1 and 2 in that the rotor is completely enclosed by an unperforated jacket (29), so that all the liquid flows downwards on its inner wall and, if present , the relatively small sieve (43) passes in front of the downcomer (38).
  • the vertical pipe (40) of the downcomer plunges into the liquid level of the flow container (41) with a siphon (42). This arrangement is provided in the event that a suction fan is connected to the air blow-off pipe (39).
  • the area of the small sieve (43) is sufficient in particular if the liquid fraction of the suspension supplied is low.
  • the outlet shaft (38) of a centrifugal dehumidifier according to FIG. 3 can be designed such that the sieve (43) can be opened is interchangeable in a few simple steps. It is also possible to completely dispense with the sieve (43) and to recirculate the outflowing liquid, in which some granules may be contained, into an upstream thickener. Suspensions from liquids and granules are easily thickened, the sieves of static thickeners are hardly prone to clogging, are easy to clean and are more accessible than the sieves of centrifugal dehumidifiers, which may only be opened under safety measures.
  • the non-perforated jacket (21, 29) can also be cylindrical throughout.
  • the liquid flows off the inner wall of a cylinder more slowly than in a cone that is widened downwards, but ultimately it is the cost that decides which form of the jacket and the rotor (1, 28) is more appropriate.

Abstract

The invention relates to a centrifugal dehydrator for separating and dehydrating granulates out of a suspension, in which a rotor which is vertically arranged in an outer housing for collecting liquid and which is equipped with delivery blades is coaxially enclosed by a hollow body comprised of sieve elements. The suspension comprised of granulates and of liquid is continuously fed to the lower area of the chamber situated between the hollow body and the rotor. The granulates are transported upward by the delivery blades, said blades rotating with the rotor, while being buffeted and dried between the delivery blades and the sieves. The dried granulates are yielded on the upper end of the rotor. The liquid separated out of the granulates passes through the basket and flows out of the drain duct of the outer housing. According to the inventive centrifugal dehydrator, the hollow body which encloses the rotor (1, 28) that is equipped with the delivery blades (8, 13, 12, 27) consists of sieve elements (15) only in the lower area or does not consist of any sieve elements, rather it is comprised of a non-perforated casing (21, 29) on whose inner wall the separated liquid flows downward in a spiral-like manner. An outer housing (17) is thus not required in the area of the non-perforated casing.

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Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter Centrifugal dehumidifier
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung für einen Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter zur Trennung und Entfeuchtung von Granulaten nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a device for a centrifugal dehumidifier for separating and dehumidifying granules according to the preamble of claim 1.
Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter werden beispielsweise zur Entfeuchtung von Kunststoff-Granulat eingesetzt. Dabei ist eine leichte Reinigbarkeit der Verfahrensräume wichtig, weil beim Wechsel der Granulatfarbe oderCentrifugal dehumidifiers are used, for example, to dehumidify plastic granules. It is important that the process rooms are easy to clean, because when changing the granulate color or
Sorte die Vermischung von Granulaten oder Bruchstücken der vorhergehenden mit der neuen Charge vermieden werden muß. Weiterhin sind lange Standzeiten der Apparateteile, geringer Abrieb der zu entfeuchtenden Granulate und geringe Schallemissionen wichtig.Sort the mixing of granules or fragments of the previous with the new batch must be avoided. Long service life of the apparatus parts, low abrasion of the granules to be dehumidified and low noise emissions are also important.
Bekannte Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter nach den deutschen Offenlegungsschrif- ten DE 195 37 41 AI, DE 43 30 078 AI sowie DE 28 19 443 AI und nach dem US-Patent 5,611 , 150 bestehen aus einem Gehäuse, in dem ein Hohlkörper aus Sieben einen mit Förderschaufeln bestückten, drehbar gelagerten, vertikal angeordneten Rotor koaxial umschließt. Die Siebe bilden entweder einen geschlossenen Zylinder oder sind segmentiert. Sie erstrecken sich vom Boden bis zu der, am oberen Ende befindlichen, Granulat-Abwurfzone und werden nur von Befestigungselementen sowie ggf. von einem Einfüllschacht unterbrochen. Die Suspension aus Granulaten und Flüssigkeit wird dem unteren Bereich der Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter kontinuierlich zugeführt, und zwar in den Raum zwischen dem Rotor und dem aus Sieben gebildeten Hohlkörper. Sie wird von den mitrotierenden Förderschaufeln des Rotors erfaßt, welche sowohl einen nach oben gerichteten Transportimpuls als auchKnown centrifugal dehumidifiers according to the German published documents DE 195 37 41 AI, DE 43 30 078 AI and DE 28 19 443 AI and according to US Pat. No. 5,611,150 consist of a housing in which a hollow body made of sieves one with conveyor blades equipped, rotatably mounted, vertically arranged rotor coaxially encloses. The screens either form a closed cylinder or are segmented. They extend from the floor to the granulate drop zone located at the upper end and are only interrupted by fasteners and, if necessary, by a feed chute. The suspension of granules and liquid is continuously fed to the lower area of the centrifugal dehumidifier, specifically into the space between the rotor and the hollow body formed from sieves. It is detected by the co-rotating conveyor blades of the rotor, which are both an upward transport impulse and
Zentrifulgalkräfte auf die Suspension übertragen. Dabei werden die Granulate sowohl nach oben transportiert, als auch zwischen den Sieben und den Förderschaufeln hin- und hergeworfen, während die von den Granulaten getrennte Flüssigkeit die Siebe passiert und durch den Ab- laufstutzen des, den Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter aufnehmenden, Gehäuses abgeleitet wird.Transfer centrifugal forces to the suspension. The granules are transported upwards as well as tossed back and forth between the sieves and the conveyor blades, while the liquid separated from the granules passes through the sieves and is drained off through the outlet connection of the housing that receives the centrifugal dehumidifier.
Weiterhin wird von oben Luft in den Verfahrensraum gesaugt, von der ein Teil mit den entfeuchteten Granulaten austritt, während der andere Teil im Gegenstrom zu den Granulaten aus einem tiefer liegenden Bereich der Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter abgeblasen oder abgesaugt wird. Dieser Luft-Gegenstrom verhindert die Rückbefeuchtung von Granulaten mit Flüssigkeitströpfchen, die beim Aufprall der Granulate gebildet worden sind.Furthermore, air is sucked into the process chamber from above, from which a part with the dehumidified granules emerges, while the other part is blown off or sucked off in countercurrent to the granules from a lower area of the centrifugal dehumidifier. This counter-current of air prevents the rewetting of granules with liquid droplets that were formed when the granules impacted.
Derartige Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter .haben sich prinzipiell bewährt. Nachteilig ist die Kontamination der Siebe mit Bruchstücken der Granulate, so daß diese Siebe vor jedem Färb- oder Sortenwechsel demontiert, gereinigt oder ausgetauscht werden müssen. Außerdem verschleißen Siebe relativ stark, werden bei ihrem häufigen Wechsel leicht beschädigt und erzeugen Abrieb an den zu entfeuchtenden Granulaten. Für die Entfeuchtung von stark schleißenden Granulaten, wie zum Beispiel mit Glasfasern gefüllten Kunststoffgranulaten, sind sie deshalb ungeeignet. Weiterhin ist der vom Aufprall der Granulate auf die Siebe emittierte Schall erheblich. Zwar lassen sich die Außengehäuse derartiger Zentrifugal-Entfeuchter gegen zu starke Schallemissionen isolieren, aber diese Isolierung ist aufwendig, weil die Zugänglichkeit der Siebe verschließbare Öffnungen, wie Klapptüren usw. , an den Gehäusen erfordert.Centrifugal dehumidifiers of this type have proven themselves in principle. A disadvantage is the contamination of the sieves with fragments of the granules, so that these sieves have to be dismantled, cleaned or replaced before each change of color or type. In addition, sieves wear out relatively heavily, are easily damaged when they are changed frequently and generate abrasion on the granules to be dehumidified. They are therefore unsuitable for dehumidifying extremely abrasive granules, such as plastic granules filled with glass fibers. The sound emitted by the impact of the granules on the sieves is also considerable. Although the outer housing of such centrifugal dehumidifiers can be insulated against excessive noise emissions, this insulation is complex because the accessibility of the sieves requires closable openings, such as folding doors, etc., on the housings.
Die Erfindung stellt sich die Aufgabe, einen Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter zu schaffen, der den Abrieb der Granulate reduziert.The invention has for its object to provide a centrifugal dehumidifier that reduces the abrasion of the granules.
Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist ein wesentlicher Teil, vorzugsweise zumindest im oberen Bereich des Hohlkörpers, als ungelochter Mantel ausgebildet. Die von den Granulaten getrennte Flüssigkeit fließt unter Einwirkung der Zentrifugal- und der Erdbeschleunigung an der Innenwand des ungelochten Mantels spiralförmig nach unten. Der ungelochte Mantel mit seinen glatten Innenflächen verursacht wenig Abrieb.To achieve this object, an essential part, preferably at least in the upper region of the hollow body, is designed as an unperforated jacket. The liquid separated from the granules spirally flows downwards on the inner wall of the unpunched jacket under the influence of centrifugal and gravitational acceleration. The unperforated coat with its smooth inner surfaces causes little wear.
Je nach Wanddicke verursacht der ungelochte Mantel wenig Schall, so daß der Hohlkörper dort, wo er als ungelochter Mantel ausgebildet ist, gleichzeitig als Außengehäuse dienen kann.Depending on the wall thickness, the unperforated jacket causes little sound, so that the hollow body, where it is designed as an unperforated jacket, can simultaneously serve as an outer housing.
Vorzugsweise ist allenfalls der untere Bereich des Hohlkörpers mit Siebsegmenten bestückt, oder der Hohlkörper ist vollständig als ungelochter Mantel mit einem Sieb im unteren Bereich des Hohlkörpers ausgebildet.The lower region of the hollow body is preferably equipped with sieve segments, or the hollow body is completely designed as an unperforated jacket with a sieve in the lower region of the hollow body.
Der Hauptvorteil der Erfindung besteht darin, daß, wenn überhaupt, nur noch kleine Sieb flächen vor einem Färb- oder Sortenwechsel gereinigt bzw. ausgetauscht werden müssen. An glatten Wänden haftende Granulatreste sind leicht mit Hilfe von Waschdüsen oder durch Fluten des gesamten Verfahrensraumes abspülbar, wogegen sie sich in Sieblöchern verkeilen. Darüber hinaus reduziert der, zumindest teilweise, Wegfall eines den Verfahrensraum umschließenden Außengehäuses die Kosten.The main advantage of the invention is that, if at all, only small sieve surfaces have to be cleaned or replaced before a dye or grade change. Granule residues adhering to smooth walls can easily be rinsed off with the aid of washing nozzles or by flooding the entire process space, whereas they are in sieve holes wedge. In addition, the elimination, at least in part, of an outer housing enclosing the process space reduces the costs.
In den Abbildungen sind zwei Ausführungsbeispiele dargestellt.Two exemplary embodiments are shown in the figures.
Figur 1 zeigt einen Teil-Längsschnitt durch einen Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter, dessen Rotor nur im unteren Bereich von einem Siebmantel mit Außengehäuse umschlossen ist.FIG. 1 shows a partial longitudinal section through a centrifugal dehumidifier, the rotor of which is enclosed only in the lower region by a screen jacket with an outer housing.
Figur 2 zeigt eine Draufsicht auf den Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter nach Figur 1.FIG. 2 shows a top view of the centrifugal dehumidifier according to FIG. 1.
Figur 3 zeigt einen Teil-Längsschnitt durch einen Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter, dessen den Rotor umschließender Hohlkörper vollständig als ungelochter Mantel ausgebildet ist.Figure 3 shows a partial longitudinal section through a centrifugal dehumidifier, the hollow body surrounding the rotor is completely formed as an unperforated jacket.
Nach den Figuren 1 und 2 ist die Welle (5) des Rotors (1) eines Fliehkraft-Entfeuchters in einem Lagergehäuse (2) drehbar gelagert und über eine Riemenscheibe (3) von einem, in Figur 2 dargestellten, Motor (4) in Rotation versetzbar. Der Rotor (1) besteht aus einem, das Lagergehäuse (2) umschließenden Topf (6), an dem mehrere Halter (7) für die unteren Förderschaufeln (8) montiert sind, sowie einer Zwischenscheibe (9) und einer oberen Scheibe (10) zur . Befestigung der mittleren und oberen Halter (11 , 12) für die mittleren und oberen Förderschaufeln (13, 14).According to Figures 1 and 2, the shaft (5) of the rotor (1) of a centrifugal dehumidifier is rotatably mounted in a bearing housing (2) and via a pulley (3) by a motor (4) shown in Figure 2 in rotation removable. The rotor (1) consists of a pot (6) enclosing the bearing housing (2), on which several holders (7) for the lower conveyor blades (8) are mounted, as well as an intermediate disc (9) and an upper disc (10) to. Attachment of the middle and upper holders (11, 12) for the middle and upper conveyor blades (13, 14).
Der Topf (6) des Rotors (1) wird koaxial von feststehenden Siebsegmen- ten (15) und einem Füllschacht (16) umschlossen, die an einem kubischen Außengehäuse (17) befestigt sind, das mit wenigstens einer abnehmbaren oder aufklappbaren Platte (18) zur Siebmontage, einem Ablaufstutzen (19) und einem Luft-Abblasrohr (20) versehen ist. Den oberen Bereich des Rotors (1) umschließt ein auf das Außengehäuse (17) ge- flanschter, nach unten kegelstumpfförmig erweiterter, ungelochter Mantel (21) mit einem Granulat- Austragsstutzen (22), der von einem Deckel (23) mit einem Luft- Ansaugrost (24), einer Filtermatte (25) und einem Stützgitter (26) geschlossen wird.The pot (6) of the rotor (1) is coaxially enclosed by fixed sieve segments (15) and a filling shaft (16) which are attached to a cubic outer housing (17) which is equipped with at least one removable or hinged plate (18) for screen installation, an outlet nozzle (19) and an air blow-off pipe (20) is provided. The upper area of the rotor (1) is encased on the outer housing (17). flanged, frustoconically widened, unperforated jacket (21) with a granulate discharge nozzle (22) which is closed by a cover (23) with an air intake grate (24), a filter mat (25) and a support grid (26) .
Figur 3 zeigt einen Zentrifugal-Entfeuchter, dessen mit Förderschaufeln (27) bestückter, als geschlossener Hohlkörper ausgebildeter Rotor (28) vollständig von einem ungelochten Mantel (29) umschlossen ist, der eine zylindrisch/konische Form aufweist. Der direkt mit dem Rotor (28) gekuppelte Motor (30) ist auf den Deckel (31) geflanscht. Der DeckelFIG. 3 shows a centrifugal dehumidifier whose rotor (28) equipped with conveyor blades (27) and designed as a closed hollow body is completely enclosed by an unperforated jacket (29) which has a cylindrical / conical shape. The motor (30) coupled directly to the rotor (28) is flanged onto the cover (31). The lid
(31) enthält Luft- Ansaugöffnungen (32). Die untere Welle (35) des Rotors (28) ist in einem Lagergehäuse (34) drehbar gelagert, welches sich im Sockel (33) befindet.(31) contains air intake openings (32). The lower shaft (35) of the rotor (28) is rotatably supported in a bearing housing (34) which is located in the base (33).
Am oberen Ende des ungelochten Mantels (29) ist ein tangentialer Granulat- Austragsstutzen (36), im unteren Bereich ein Füllschacht (37) und ein Ablaufschacht (38) angeordnet. Der Ablaufschacht (38) trägt ein Luft-Abblasrohr (39) und weist ein senkrechtes Rohr (40) auf, das in den Durchlaufbehälter (41) mit Siphon (42) taucht. Zwischen dem ungeloch- ten Mantel (29) und dem Ablaufschacht (38) kann ein Sieb (43) angebracht werden.At the upper end of the non-perforated casing (29) there is a tangential granulate discharge nozzle (36), in the lower area a filling shaft (37) and an outlet shaft (38). The drain shaft (38) carries an air blow-off pipe (39) and has a vertical pipe (40) which dips into the flow container (41) with a siphon (42). A sieve (43) can be attached between the unperforated jacket (29) and the drain shaft (38).
Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter nach den Figuren 1 und 2 arbeiten folgendermaßen:Centrifugal dehumidifiers according to Figures 1 and 2 work as follows:
Der Füllschacht (16) wird kontinuierlich mit Suspension beschickt. Die, in Drehrichtung zurückweichenden, schräg nach oben angestellten Förderschaufeln (8, 13, 14) beschleunigen die Granulate und werfen sie zwischen sich und der umgebenden Wand sowohl nach oben als auch hin und her, bis sie aus dem Granulat-Austragsstutzen (22) abgeworfen werden.The filling shaft (16) is continuously loaded with suspension. The conveying blades (8, 13, 14), which move backwards in the direction of rotation, accelerate the granules and throw them between themselves and the surrounding wall, both upwards and downwards and forth until they are thrown out of the granulate discharge nozzle (22).
Die Flüssigkeit wird im unteren Bereich gegen die Siebsegmente (15) in das Außengehäuse (17) geschleudert. Im ungelochten Mantel (21) fließt sie an dessen Innenwand spiralförmig nach unten, bis sie ebenfalls die Siebsegmente (15) durchströmt. Die gesamte Flüssigkeit verläßt den Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter durch den Ablaufstutzen (19). Durch den Deckel (23) angesaugte Luft wird teilweise mit den Granulaten, teilweise durch das Luft-Abblasrohr (20) abgeblasen. Zur Verstärkung des Luftstromes kann ein Saugventilator an das Luft-Abblasrohr (20) angeschlossen werden.The liquid is thrown into the outer housing (17) in the lower area against the sieve segments (15). In the unperforated jacket (21), it flows downward in a spiral along its inner wall until it likewise flows through the sieve segments (15). All of the liquid leaves the centrifugal dehumidifier through the outlet connection (19). Air sucked in through the cover (23) is partly blown off with the granules, partly through the air blow-off pipe (20). A suction fan can be connected to the air blow-off pipe (20) to increase the air flow.
Die Arbeitsweise des Zentrifugal-Entfeuchters nach Figur 3 unterscheidet sich insofern von derjenigen nach den Figuren 1 und 2, als der Rotor vollständig von einem ungelochten Mantel (29) umschlossen wird, so daß die gesamte Flüssigkeit an dessen Innenwand nach unten fließt und, wenn vorhanden, das relativ kleine Sieb (43) vor dem Ablaufschacht (38) passiert. Nach dem Ausführungsbeispiel taucht das senkrechte Rohr (40) des Ablaufschachts in den Flüssigkeitsspiegel des Durchlaufbehälters (41) mit Siphon (42) ein. Diese Anordnung ist für den Fall vorgesehen, daß an das Luft-Abblasrohr (39) ein Saugventilator angeschlossen wird.The method of operation of the centrifugal dehumidifier according to FIG. 3 differs from that according to FIGS. 1 and 2 in that the rotor is completely enclosed by an unperforated jacket (29), so that all the liquid flows downwards on its inner wall and, if present , the relatively small sieve (43) passes in front of the downcomer (38). According to the exemplary embodiment, the vertical pipe (40) of the downcomer plunges into the liquid level of the flow container (41) with a siphon (42). This arrangement is provided in the event that a suction fan is connected to the air blow-off pipe (39).
Die Fläche des kleinen Siebes (43) reicht insbesondere dann aus, wenn der Flüssigkeitsanteil der zugeführten Suspension gering ist.The area of the small sieve (43) is sufficient in particular if the liquid fraction of the suspension supplied is low.
Die Erfindung ist nicht auf die Ausführungsbeispiele beschränkt. Beispielsweise kann der Ablauf Schacht (38) eines Zentrifugal-Entfeuchters nach Figur 3 derart aufklappbar gestaltet werden, daß das Sieb (43) mit wenigen Handgriffen austauschbar ist. Es ist auch möglich, vollständig auf das Sieb (43) zu verzichten und die ablaufende Flüssigkeit, in der einige Granulate enthalten sein können, in einen vorgeschalteten Ein- dicker zu rezirkulieren. Suspensionen aus Flüssigkeiten und Granulaten sind leicht eindickbar, die Siebe von statischen Eindickern neigen kaum zum Verstopfen, lassen sich leicht reinigen und sind besser zugänglich, als die Siebe von Zentrifugal-Entfeuchtern, die nur unter Sicherheitsmaßnahmen geöffnet werden dürfen.The invention is not restricted to the exemplary embodiments. For example, the outlet shaft (38) of a centrifugal dehumidifier according to FIG. 3 can be designed such that the sieve (43) can be opened is interchangeable in a few simple steps. It is also possible to completely dispense with the sieve (43) and to recirculate the outflowing liquid, in which some granules may be contained, into an upstream thickener. Suspensions from liquids and granules are easily thickened, the sieves of static thickeners are hardly prone to clogging, are easy to clean and are more accessible than the sieves of centrifugal dehumidifiers, which may only be opened under safety measures.
Wie Versuche gezeigt haben, kann der ungelochte Mantel (21, 29) auch durchgehend zylindrisch sein. Zwar fließt die Flüssigkeit an der Innenwand eines Zylinders langsamer ab als in einem nach unten erweiterten Konus, aber letztlich entscheiden die Kosten, welche Fom des Mantels und des Rotors (1, 28) zweckmäßiger ist. Selbst wenn ein rein zylin- drischer Mantel zur Erzielung gleicher Trennergebnisse etwas länger sein oder einen größeren Durchmesser haben muß, als ein Mantel mit einem kegelstumpfförmigen Bereich, kann seine Herstellung kostengünstiger sein. As tests have shown, the non-perforated jacket (21, 29) can also be cylindrical throughout. The liquid flows off the inner wall of a cylinder more slowly than in a cone that is widened downwards, but ultimately it is the cost that decides which form of the jacket and the rotor (1, 28) is more appropriate. Even if a purely cylindrical jacket has to be somewhat longer or have a larger diameter than a jacket with a frustoconical region in order to achieve the same separation results, it can be less expensive to produce.

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1. Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter für Granulate, in dessen Raum zwischen einem mit Förderschaufeln (8, 13, 14; 27) bestückten, vertikal angeordneten Rotor (1; 28) und einem den Rotor koaxial umschließenden Hohlkörper (15, 21; 29) eine Suspension aus Granulaten und Flüssigkeit kontinuierlich zuführbar ist, mit einem am oberen Ende des Hohlkörpers angeordneten Granulat- Austragsstutzen (22; 36) und einem Ablauf (19; 38) für die abgeschleuderte Flüssigkeit am unteren Ende des Hohlkörpers,1. Centrifugal dehumidifier for granules, in the space between a vertically arranged rotor (1; 28) equipped with conveyor blades (8, 13, 14; 27) and a hollow body (15, 21; 29) coaxially surrounding the rotor can be fed continuously from granules and liquid, with a granulate discharge nozzle (22; 36) arranged at the upper end of the hollow body and an outlet (19; 38) for the flung-off liquid at the lower end of the hollow body,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein wesentlicher Teil des Hohlkörpers ein ungelochter Mantel (21; 29) ist.characterized in that an essential part of the hollow body is an unperforated jacket (21; 29).
2. Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zumindest ein oberer Bereich des Hohlkörpers als ungelochter Mantel (21; 29) ausgebildet ist.2. Centrifugal dehumidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that at least an upper region of the hollow body is designed as an unperforated jacket (21; 29).
3. Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß allenfalls der untere Bereich des den Rotor (21) umschließenden Hohlkörpers (15, 21) mit Siebsegmenten (15) bestückt ist, die in einem Außengehäuse (17) zum Ableiten der von den Granulaten getrennten Flüssigkeit angeordnet sind.3. centrifugal dehumidifier according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at most the lower region of the rotor (21) surrounding the hollow body (15, 21) is equipped with sieve segments (15) which in an outer housing (17) for deriving the liquid separated from the granules are arranged.
4. Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der den Rotor (28) umschließende Hohlkörper (29) vollständig als ungelochter Mantel mit einem Sieb (43) im unte- ren Bereich des Hohlkörpers zum Ableiten der von den Granulaten getrennten Flüssigkeit ausgebildet ist.4. centrifugal dehumidifier according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the rotor (28) surrounding the hollow body (29) completely as an unperforated jacket with a sieve (43) in the bottom ren area of the hollow body is designed to discharge the liquid separated from the granules.
5. Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Hohlkörper (29) mit Öffnungen für einen Füllschacht (37), einem Granulat- Austragsstutzen (36) und einem Ablaufschacht (38) hinter dem Sieb (43) für die Flüssigkeit ausgebildet ist.5. Centrifugal dehumidifier according to claim 4, characterized in that the hollow body (29) with openings for a filling shaft (37), a granulate discharge nozzle (36) and an outlet shaft (38) behind the sieve (43) for the liquid is.
6. Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Ablaufschacht (38) aufklappbar ist.6. Centrifugal dehumidifier according to claim 5, characterized in that the drain shaft (38) can be opened.
7. Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter nach Anspruch 5 oder 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein senkrechtes Rohr (40) des Ablauf- Schachtes (38) in einen Durchlaufbehälter (41) mit Siphon (42) taucht und an ein, am Ablaufschacht (38) angebrachtes Luft-Abblasrohr (39) ein Saugventilator angeschlossen ist.7. centrifugal dehumidifier according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that a vertical tube (40) of the drain shaft (38) in a flow container (41) with a siphon (42) and attached to a, on the drain shaft (38) attached Air blow-off pipe (39) is connected to a suction fan.
8. Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Ablauf des Fliehkraft- Entfeuchters zu einem Eindicker führt.8. centrifugal dehumidifier according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the course of the centrifugal dehumidifier leads to a thickener.
9. Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der ungelochte Mantel (21 ; 29) zylindrisch ist.9. centrifugal dehumidifier according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the non-perforated jacket (21; 29) is cylindrical.
10. Fliehkraft-Entfeucher nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der ungelochte Mantel (21; 29) kegel- stumpfförmig ist. 10. Centrifugal dehumidifier according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the unperforated jacket (21; 29) is frustoconical.
11. Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der obere Bereich des ungelochten Mantels (21; 29) nach unten kegelsmmpfförmig erweitert, darunter zylindrisch ist.11. Centrifugal dehumidifier according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the upper region of the non-perforated casing (21; 29) extends downwards in the shape of a cone, below it is cylindrical.
12. Fliehkraft-Entfeuchter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der als ungelochter Mantel ausgebildete Bereich des Hohlkörpers einen Teil des Außengehäuses des Fliehkraft- entfeuchters bildet. 12. Centrifugal dehumidifier according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the region of the hollow body formed as an unperforated jacket forms part of the outer housing of the centrifugal dehumidifier.
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