EP2310135B1 - Centrifuge having a drum provided with a separator disk package - Google Patents

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EP2310135B1
EP2310135B1 EP09745530.7A EP09745530A EP2310135B1 EP 2310135 B1 EP2310135 B1 EP 2310135B1 EP 09745530 A EP09745530 A EP 09745530A EP 2310135 B1 EP2310135 B1 EP 2310135B1
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    • B04B1/00Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles
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    • B04B1/08Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape
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  • the invention relates to a centrifuge, in particular a separator, with a drum according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the invention has the task of optimizing the supply of the material to be processed into the disk package in the drum.
  • At least one or more tubular elements are arranged on the outer circumference of the plate package, so that in a simple manner a rising channel-like supply line of the product to be processed is carried out in the Trenntellerver, according to a possible - but not mandatory - variant distributed over the entire axial height. Furthermore, the tubular elements are attached to the outside of the separator plate package.
  • tubular elements is not too narrow.
  • it comprises a wide variety of shapes of non-circumferentially closed pipes or gutters.
  • Particularly advantageous is a semi-cylindrical groove-like shape, wherein the open side of these grooves is directed radially inward.
  • the grooves may have a semicircular cross-section but also, for example, a flattened or angled cross-section.
  • the invention also provides in development of claim 1 the claim 17, after which an optimized introduction of the product to be processed is achieved in the separation plate stack in the drum.
  • a particularly advantageous product delivery is achieved when one of the alternatives of this claim is combined with the tubular elements.
  • FIG. 1 and 3 show a portion of a lower part of a designed for continuous operation drum 1 with a vertical axis of rotation D of a trained here as a separator in a preferred embodiment centrifuge.
  • the drum 1 preferably has both a single or double conical inner shell and a single or double conical outer shell.
  • the drum 1 is here designed in several parts and has a drum lock ring 24 which holds a drum base 1a and a drum top 1b of the drum 1 together.
  • the drum 1 has a feed pipe 2, which opens into a distributor 3, which has a first tubular section 4 and an adjoining, conically widening section 5.
  • the section 5 is circumferentially distributed with here relative to the vertical axis of rotation D in the radial direction obliquely downward and outwardly extending distribution channels 6 are provided, which are formed here in a particularly preferred embodiment tubular cylindrical.
  • a plate package 7 from separating plate 8 (separating and / or clarifying acting) is arranged, between each of which a gap is formed, the height of which tabs 9 is determined.
  • the drum 1 has at least one or more liquid outlet / -lässe such as peeling discs (not shown here) and circumferentially distributed in the region of the largest diameter of the inside preferably single or double conical drum 1 solids discharge openings 10, here with the aid of a preferably fluid-operated spool 11 in the drum 1 can be opened and closed to discharge a solid phase from the drum.
  • liquid outlet / -lässe such as peeling discs (not shown here) and circumferentially distributed in the region of the largest diameter of the inside preferably single or double conical drum 1 solids discharge openings 10, here with the aid of a preferably fluid-operated spool 11 in the drum 1 can be opened and closed to discharge a solid phase from the drum.
  • the piston valve 11 is preferably hydraulically actuated, for which purpose a hydraulic system with a pilot water supply bore 21, a control valve 23, a Steuerwasserableitungsbohrung 22 and / or a control water supply 25 may be provided.
  • centrifugal material is passed through the inlet pipe 2 and the distribution channels 6 around the lower outer edge 12 of the distributor around in the plate package or the gap between the separator plates.
  • groove-like depressions are formed as deflecting regions 13 in the surface facing towards the drum interior or plate package 7 of the piston slide 11 respectively below the mouth region of each distribution channel 6, which in turn preferably radially from this area something -. a few centimeters - extend radially beyond the outer periphery of the plate package 7 and are formed in their end portion so convex that they axially parallel to the axis of rotation D outside the largest circumference of the separator plate 7 a product stream passed through the distribution channels 6 in the drum 1 turn upwards into tubular elements 14.
  • the tubular elements 14 are preferably immediately radially outwardly adjacent to the outer periphery of the separator plate package 7 and parallel to the axis of rotation of the drum first
  • the tubular elements 14 When emptying the spool is moved down, whereas the tubular elements 14 remain on the separator plate stack.
  • the tubular elements form a channel consisting of a continuous axial piece ( Fig. 1 ) or can consist of several axially juxtaposed sections ( Fig. 3 )
  • the tubular elements 14 protrude radially into the solid space 20 here.
  • the distributor 5 - see Fig. 4 - Is itself designed so that in it a deflection in the last section before its outlet opening upwards into the tubular elements 14, in which case, for example, in the manifold itself a kind of deflection 13 'may be formed in the manner of a groove-shaped depression.
  • a kind of deflection 13 ' may be formed in the manner of a groove-shaped depression.
  • the separation plates 8 are - see Fig. 2 - Separated by the radial tabs 9 and form superposed Tellerspalte.
  • the tubular elements 14 are preferably - with respect to the direction of rotation of the drum - within two tabs immediately behind the tabs. 9
  • the tubular elements 14 are preferably not formed circumferentially closed, but have radially in the drum 1 each inwardly an axially extending gap or open area (see Fig. 2 ) 15, through which the material to be processed can enter radially into the plate package 7 radially inwards.
  • the tubular elements 14 are further provided at its in the drum radially further outwardly region with axially spaced openings 16 which form a perforation-like structure in their interaction.
  • openings 16 By means of these openings 16, precipitating solids can pass from the tubular element into the solids space 20.
  • the tubular elements 14 may - but need not extend - in the vertical direction over the entire height of the separator plate package.
  • the tubular elements 14 allow a particularly uniform distribution and supply of the product to be processed in the Trenntellerbyte 7. It is therefore particularly advantageous if each of the distribution channels 6 each one of the tubular elements 14 and a deflecting channel 13 is assigned.
  • the tubular elements are fastened on the outside of the separator plate package 7, for example on one or more holding plates 19, which are each set at a predetermined axial distance between the separating plates 8 of the separating plate packet 7.
  • the tubular elements 14 can only pass through the holding plate 19 and be guided in them, for example, form-fitting manner, wherein the tubular elements are then preferably welded to at least one point, eg at the lowest holding plate.
  • This type of arrangement of the tubular elements 14 is particularly simple and easy to assemble, since the number of necessary connections between the separator plates and the tubular element is limited to a single area.
  • the holding plates 19 can each be arranged at a distance of a certain number of separation plates 8 in the plate package 7, so that they can fulfill the function of a "normal" separation plate on the one hand and are also provided with the tabs 17 and brackets.
  • the holding plate 19 may be provided at its outer periphery with annular projections / plate tabs 17, which are preferably interspersed by the tubular elements 14 positively.
  • tubular members 14 are easily held in the drum.
  • the tubular elements 14 may be formed in one piece, but also in several pieces.
  • a tube-like element from a plurality of rib-like plates or to form a tube-like element in that, for example, two rib-shaped plates are arranged in the manner of a V or L. Also, the shape of a U or semicircle is possible.
  • tubular element is formed in several pieces, then the individual elements 14a, b, c, ... are each attached to one of the retaining plates. An axial overlap of the elements 14a, b, ... would be conceivable with appropriate design.
  • An arrangement in the manner of an L basically requires that the base leg is arranged in such a way that the product emerging from the distribution channel 6 is taken along by this base limb in the circumferential direction or in the direction of rotation (FIG. Fig. 2b ).
  • the second leg closes the path radially into the solids space.
  • the tube-like elements can also protrude slightly radially inwards into the plate packs, for example if they have recesses on their outer circumference, which form a kind of groove on the outer circumference of the separator plate stack (not shown here), in which the edges of the tube-like elements 14 engage.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Zentrifuge, insbesondere einen Separator, mit einer Trommel nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a centrifuge, in particular a separator, with a drum according to the preamble of claim 1.

Derartige Separatoren sind an sich seit langem bekannt. Zum Stand der Technik seien insofern die DE 36 20 548 A1 , die GB 728 822 A , die FR 13 59 356 A und die DE 654 319 A1 genannt.Such separators have been known for a long time. The state of the art in this respect are the DE 36 20 548 A1 , the GB 728 822 A , the FR 13 59 356 A and the DE 654 319 A1 called.

Verbesserungsbedarf besteht nach wie vor in Hinsicht auf die Art und Weise der Zuleitung des Schleudergutes in das Trenntellerpaket, und zwar insbesondere dann, wenn die Zentrifuge derart gestaltet ist, dass das Schleudergut in der Trommel radial von außen in das Trenntellerpaket strömt.There is still a need for improvement with regard to the manner in which the product to be centrifuged is fed into the separator plate package, in particular when the centrifuge is designed in such a way that the product to be centrifuged flows radially from the outside into the separator plate package.

Aus der DE 654 319 A ist es bekannt, in einem Tellerpakt in den einzelnen Trenntellern in einem äußeren Umfangsrandbereich, der horizontal ausgerichtet ist, jeweils Ausprägungen auszubilden, welche im Zusammenspielen in axialer Richtung eine Art Steigekanal ausbilden.From the DE 654 319 A It is known to form in each case forms in a Tellerpakt in the individual separation plates in an outer peripheral edge region, which is aligned horizontally, which form a kind of rising channel in interaction in the axial direction.

Aus der US 25 99 619 A ist es bekannt, am Außenumfang des Tellerpakets wenigstens rohrartige Elemente zu verteilen, die radial nach Innen hin offen sind und nach außen hin einzelne axial versetzte Schlitze aufweisen, so dass Feststoff nach außen hin austreten kann. Diese Kanäle sind in das Trommelunterteil integriert, was wenig praktisch und im Betrieb instabil ist.From the US 25 99 619 A It is known to distribute on the outer circumference of the plate package at least tubular elements which are radially inwardly open and outwardly have individual axially offset slots, so that solid material can escape to the outside. These channels are integrated into the drum base, which is less practical and unstable during operation.

Die Erfindung hat ausgehend von dem gattungsgemäßen Stand der Technik die Aufgabe, die Zuleitung des zu verarbeitenden Schleudergutes in das Tellerpaket in der Trommel zu optimieren.Starting from the generic state of the art, the invention has the task of optimizing the supply of the material to be processed into the disk package in the drum.

Die Erfindung löst diese Aufgabe durch den Gegenstand des Anspruchs 1.The invention solves this problem by the subject matter of claim 1.

Danach sind am Außenumfang des Tellerpakets wenigstens eines oder mehrere rohrartige Elemente angeordnet, so dass auf einfache Weise eine steigekanalähnliche Zuleitung des zu verarbeitenden Produktes in das Trenntellerpaket erfolgt, und zwar nach einer möglichen - aber nicht zwingenden - Variante über dessen gesamte axiale Höhe verteilt. Es sind ferner die rohrartigen Elemente außen am Trenntellerpaket befestigt.Thereafter, at least one or more tubular elements are arranged on the outer circumference of the plate package, so that in a simple manner a rising channel-like supply line of the product to be processed is carried out in the Trenntellerpaket, according to a possible - but not mandatory - variant distributed over the entire axial height. Furthermore, the tubular elements are attached to the outside of the separator plate package.

Derart wird die Zuleitung des Schleudergutes in die Trommel und in das Trenntellerpaket optimiert. Die Anordnung ist auch bei hohen Drehzahlen sicher und stabil. Zudem ist sie im Gegensatz zum gattungsgemäßen Stand der Technik leicht herstellbar.In this way, the supply of the material to be centrifuged is optimized in the drum and in the Trenntellerpaket. The arrangement is safe and stable even at high speeds. In addition, it is easy to produce in contrast to the generic state of the art.

Der Begriff der rohrartigen Elemente ist nicht zu eng zu fassen. Er umfasst insbesondere verschiedenste Formen nicht umfangsgeschlossener Rohre oder Rinnen. Besonders vorteilhaft ist eine halbzylindrische rinnenartige Form, wobei die offene Seite dieser Rinnen radial nach innen hin gerichtet wird. Die Rinnen können einen halbkreisförmigen Querschnitt aber beispielsweise auch einen abgeflachten oder winkligen Querschnitt aufweisen.The concept of tubular elements is not too narrow. In particular, it comprises a wide variety of shapes of non-circumferentially closed pipes or gutters. Particularly advantageous is a semi-cylindrical groove-like shape, wherein the open side of these grooves is directed radially inward. The grooves may have a semicircular cross-section but also, for example, a flattened or angled cross-section.

Die Erfindung schafft auch in Weiterbildung des Anspruchs 1 den Anspruch 17, nach dem eine optimierte Einleitung des zu verarbeitenden Produktes in den Trenntellerstapel in der Trommel erreicht wird. Eine besonders vorteilhafte Produktzuführung wird erreicht, wenn eine der Alternativen dieses Anspruchs mit den rohrartigen Elementen kombiniert wird.The invention also provides in development of claim 1 the claim 17, after which an optimized introduction of the product to be processed is achieved in the separation plate stack in the drum. A particularly advantageous product delivery is achieved when one of the alternatives of this claim is combined with the tubular elements.

Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind den Unteransprüchen zu entnehmen.Advantageous embodiments of the invention can be found in the dependent claims.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung unter Bezug auf die Zeichnung Anhang von Ausführungsbeispielen näher beschrieben. Es zeigt:

Figur 1
eine Schnittansicht eines Teilbereiches einer Separatortrommel;
Figur 2a
eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Teilbereiches der Separatortrommel aus Fig. 1;
Figur 2b
eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Teilbereiches einer weiteren Separatortrommel;
Figur 3
eine Schnittansicht eines Teilbereiches einer dritten Separatortrommel, und
Figur 4
eine Schnittansicht eines Teilbereiches einer vierten Separatortrommel.
The invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawing appendix of exemplary embodiments. It shows:
FIG. 1
a sectional view of a portion of a separator drum;
FIG. 2a
a perspective view of a portion of the separator drum Fig. 1 ;
FIG. 2b
a perspective view of a portion of another separator drum;
FIG. 3
a sectional view of a portion of a third separator drum, and
FIG. 4
a sectional view of a portion of a fourth separator drum.

Figur 1 und 3 zeigen einen Teilbereich eines Unterteils einer für einen kontinuierlichen Betrieb ausgelegten Trommel 1 mit vertikaler Drehachse D einer hier in bevorzugter Ausgestaltung als Separator ausgebildeten Zentrifuge. FIG. 1 and 3 show a portion of a lower part of a designed for continuous operation drum 1 with a vertical axis of rotation D of a trained here as a separator in a preferred embodiment centrifuge.

Die Trommel 1 weist vorzugsweise sowohl einen einfach oder doppelt konischen Innenmantel als auch einen einfach oder doppelt konischen Außenmantel auf. Die Trommel 1 ist hier mehrteilig ausgebildet und weist einen Trommelverschlussring 24 auf, der ein Trommelunterteil 1a und ein Trommeloberteil 1b der Trommel 1 zusammenhält.The drum 1 preferably has both a single or double conical inner shell and a single or double conical outer shell. The drum 1 is here designed in several parts and has a drum lock ring 24 which holds a drum base 1a and a drum top 1b of the drum 1 together.

Die Trommel 1 weist ein Zulaufrohr 2 auf, welches in einen Verteiler 3 mündet, der einen ersten rohrartigen Abschnitt 4 und einen sich daran anschließenden, sich konisch aufweitenden Abschnitt 5 aufweist.The drum 1 has a feed pipe 2, which opens into a distributor 3, which has a first tubular section 4 and an adjoining, conically widening section 5.

Der Abschnitt 5 ist umfangsverteilt mit sich hier relativ zur vertikalen Drehachse D in radialer Richtung schräg nach unten sowie außen erstreckenden Verteilerkanälen 6 versehen, die hier in besonders bevorzugter Ausgestaltung rohrförmig zylindrisch ausgebildet sind.The section 5 is circumferentially distributed with here relative to the vertical axis of rotation D in the radial direction obliquely downward and outwardly extending distribution channels 6 are provided, which are formed here in a particularly preferred embodiment tubular cylindrical.

Auf dem Verteiler 3 ist ein Tellerpaket 7 aus Trennteller 8 (trennend und/oder klärend wirkend) angeordnet, zwischen denen jeweils ein Abstandsspalt ausgebildet ist, dessen Höhe von Laschen 9 bestimmt wird.On the manifold 3, a plate package 7 from separating plate 8 (separating and / or clarifying acting) is arranged, between each of which a gap is formed, the height of which tabs 9 is determined.

Die Trommel 1 weist wenigstens einen oder mehrere Flüssigkeitsauslaß/-lässe wie z.B. Schälscheiben auf (hier nicht dargestellt) sowie umfangsverteilt im Bereich des größten Durchmessers der innen vorzugsweise einfach oder doppelt konischen Trommel 1 Feststoffaustragsöffnungen 10, die hier mit Hilfe eines vorzugsweise fluidbetätigten Kolbenschiebers 11 in der Trommel 1 geöffnet und verschlossen werden können, um eine Feststoffphase aus der Trommel auszutragen.The drum 1 has at least one or more liquid outlet / -lässe such as peeling discs (not shown here) and circumferentially distributed in the region of the largest diameter of the inside preferably single or double conical drum 1 solids discharge openings 10, here with the aid of a preferably fluid-operated spool 11 in the drum 1 can be opened and closed to discharge a solid phase from the drum.

Der Kolbenschieber 11 wird vorzugsweise hydraulisch betätigt, wozu ein Hydrauliksystem mit einer Steuerwasserzuleitungsbohrung 21, einem Steuerventil 23, einer Steuerwasserableitungsbohrung 22 und/oder eine Steuerwasserzuführung 25 vorgesehen sein können.The piston valve 11 is preferably hydraulically actuated, for which purpose a hydraulic system with a pilot water supply bore 21, a control valve 23, a Steuerwasserableitungsbohrung 22 and / or a control water supply 25 may be provided.

In die Trommel 1 zu leitendes Schleudergut wird durch das Zulaufrohr 2 und die Verteilerkanäle 6 um den unteren äußeren Rand 12 des Verteilers herum in das Tellerpaket bzw. die Spalte zwischen den Trenntellern geleitet.In the drum 1 to be conveyed centrifugal material is passed through the inlet pipe 2 and the distribution channels 6 around the lower outer edge 12 of the distributor around in the plate package or the gap between the separator plates.

Vorzugsweise sind jeweils unterhalb des Mündungsbereiches jedes Verteilerkanals 6 rinnenartige Vertiefungen als Umlenkungsbereiche 13 in der zum Trommelinnenraum bzw. Tellerpaket 7 gewandten Fläche des Kolbenschiebers 11 ausgebildet, die sich von diesem Bereich wiederum vorzugsweise radial etwas - z.B. einige wenige Zentimeter - bis über den äußeren Umfang des Tellerpakets 7 radial hinaus erstrecken und in ihrem Endbereich derart konvex ausgebildet sind, dass sie einen durch die Verteilerkanäle 6 in die Trommel 1 geleiteten Produktstrom parallel zur Drehachse D radial außerhalb des größten Umfangs des Trenntellerpakets 7 axial nach oben hin in rohrartige Elemente 14 umlenken.Preferably groove-like depressions are formed as deflecting regions 13 in the surface facing towards the drum interior or plate package 7 of the piston slide 11 respectively below the mouth region of each distribution channel 6, which in turn preferably radially from this area something -. a few centimeters - extend radially beyond the outer periphery of the plate package 7 and are formed in their end portion so convex that they axially parallel to the axis of rotation D outside the largest circumference of the separator plate 7 a product stream passed through the distribution channels 6 in the drum 1 turn upwards into tubular elements 14.

Die rohrartigen Elemente 14 schließen sich vorzugsweise unmittelbar radial nach auβen hin an den äußeren Umfang des Trenntellerpakets 7 an und verlaufen parallel zur Drehachse der Trommel 1.The tubular elements 14 are preferably immediately radially outwardly adjacent to the outer periphery of the separator plate package 7 and parallel to the axis of rotation of the drum first

Bei Entleerungen wird der Kolbenschieber nach unten bewegt, wohingegen die rohrartigen Elemente 14 am Trenntellerstapel verbleiben. Die rohrförmigen Elemente bilden eine Rinne aus, die aus einem durchgehenden axialen Stück (Fig. 1) oder aber aus mehreren axial aneinander gesetzten Abschnitten bestehen kann (Fig. 3)When emptying the spool is moved down, whereas the tubular elements 14 remain on the separator plate stack. The tubular elements form a channel consisting of a continuous axial piece ( Fig. 1 ) or can consist of several axially juxtaposed sections ( Fig. 3 )

Die rohrförmigen Elemente 14 ragen hier radial in den Feststoffraum 20.The tubular elements 14 protrude radially into the solid space 20 here.

Es ist auch denkbar, dass der Verteiler 5 - siehe Fig. 4 - selbst so ausgebildet wird, dass in ihm eine Umlenkung im letzten Abschnitt vor seiner Austrittsöffnung nach oben in die rohrartigen Elemente 14 erfolgt, wobei dann z.B. im Verteiler selbst einer Art Umlenkungsbereich 13' nach Art einer rinnenförmigen Vertiefung ausgebildet sein kann. Eine derartige Ausgestaltung wäre insbesondere sinnvoll, wenn die Trommel keinen Kolbenschieber aufweist sondern beispielsweise Düsen als Feststoffaustragsöffnungen, durch welche eine kontinuierliche Entleerung einer Feststoffphase erfolgen kann.It is also conceivable that the distributor 5 - see Fig. 4 - Is itself designed so that in it a deflection in the last section before its outlet opening upwards into the tubular elements 14, in which case, for example, in the manifold itself a kind of deflection 13 'may be formed in the manner of a groove-shaped depression. Such a configuration would be particularly useful if the drum has no spool but, for example, nozzles as Feststoffaustragsöffnungen through which a continuous emptying of a solid phase can take place.

Die Trennteller 8 sind - siehe Fig. 2 - durch die radialen Laschen 9 voneinander getrennt und bilden übereinander gelegt Tellerspalte. Die rohrartigen Elemente 14 liegen vorzugsweise - bezogen auf die Drehrichtung der Trommel - innerhalb von zwei Laschen jeweils unmittelbar hinter den Laschen 9.The separation plates 8 are - see Fig. 2 - Separated by the radial tabs 9 and form superposed Tellerspalte. The tubular elements 14 are preferably - with respect to the direction of rotation of the drum - within two tabs immediately behind the tabs. 9

Die rohrartigen Elemente 14 sind vorzugsweise nicht umfangsgeschlossen ausgebildet, sondern weisen radial in der Trommel 1 jeweils nach innen hin einen sich axial erstreckenden Spalt bzw. offenen Bereich (siehe Fig. 2) 15 auf, durch den das zu verarbeitende Schleudergut radial nach innen hin in das Tellerpaket 7 eintreten kann.The tubular elements 14 are preferably not formed circumferentially closed, but have radially in the drum 1 each inwardly an axially extending gap or open area (see Fig. 2 ) 15, through which the material to be processed can enter radially into the plate package 7 radially inwards.

Vorzugsweise sind die rohrartigen Elemente 14 ferner an ihrem in der Trommel radial weiter außen liegenden Bereich mit axial beabstandeten Öffnungen 16 versehen, die in ihrem Zusammenspiel eine perforationsartige Struktur ausbilden. Durch diese Öffnungen 16 kann sich abscheidender Feststoff aus dem rohrartigen Element in den Feststoffraum 20 gelangen.Preferably, the tubular elements 14 are further provided at its in the drum radially further outwardly region with axially spaced openings 16 which form a perforation-like structure in their interaction. By means of these openings 16, precipitating solids can pass from the tubular element into the solids space 20.

Die rohrartigen Elemente 14 können sich - müssen sich aber nicht - in vertikaler Richtung über die gesamte Höhe des Trenntellerpakets erstrecken.The tubular elements 14 may - but need not extend - in the vertical direction over the entire height of the separator plate package.

Die rohrartigen Elemente 14 erlauben eine besonders gleichmäßige Verteilung und Zuleitung des zu verarbeitenden Produktes in das Trenntellerpaket 7. Es ist daher besonders vorteilhaft, wenn jedem der Verteilerkanäle 6 jeweils eines der rohrartigen Elemente 14 und eine Umlenkrinne 13 zugeordnet ist.The tubular elements 14 allow a particularly uniform distribution and supply of the product to be processed in the Trenntellerpaket 7. It is therefore particularly advantageous if each of the distribution channels 6 each one of the tubular elements 14 and a deflecting channel 13 is assigned.

Die rohrartigen Elemente sind außen am Trenntellerpaket 7 befestigt, beispielsweise an einem oder mehreren Haltetellern 19, die jeweils in einem vorgegebenen axialen Abstand zueinander zwischen die Trennteller 8 des Trenntellerpakets 7 gesetzt sind. Die rohrartigen Elemente 14 können die Halteteller 19 auch nur durchsetzen und in ihnen z.B. formschlüssig geführt sein, wobei die rohrartigen Elemente dann vorzugsweise an wenigstens einer Stelle, z.B. am untersten Halteteller verschweißt werden. Diese Art der Anordnung der rohrförmigen Elemente 14 ist besonders einfach und montagefreundlich, da die Anzahl notwendiger Verbindungen zwischen den Trenntellern und dem rohrartigen Element auf nur einen einzigen Bereich beschränkt wird.The tubular elements are fastened on the outside of the separator plate package 7, for example on one or more holding plates 19, which are each set at a predetermined axial distance between the separating plates 8 of the separating plate packet 7. The tubular elements 14 can only pass through the holding plate 19 and be guided in them, for example, form-fitting manner, wherein the tubular elements are then preferably welded to at least one point, eg at the lowest holding plate. This type of arrangement of the tubular elements 14 is particularly simple and easy to assemble, since the number of necessary connections between the separator plates and the tubular element is limited to a single area.

Die Halteteller 19 können jeweils im Abstand einer gewissen Anzahl von Trenntellern 8 im Tellerpaket 7 angeordnet sein, so dass sie einerseits die Funktion eines "normalen" Trenntellers erfüllen können und darüber hinaus mit den Laschen 17 bzw. Halterungen versehen sind.The holding plates 19 can each be arranged at a distance of a certain number of separation plates 8 in the plate package 7, so that they can fulfill the function of a "normal" separation plate on the one hand and are also provided with the tabs 17 and brackets.

.Die Halteteller 19 können an ihrem äußeren Umfang mit ringartigen Ansätzen / Tellerlaschen 17 versehen sein, welche von den rohrartigen Elementen 14 vorzugsweise formschlüssig durchsetzt sind..The holding plate 19 may be provided at its outer periphery with annular projections / plate tabs 17, which are preferably interspersed by the tubular elements 14 positively.

Derart werden die rohrartigen Elemente 14 auf einfache Weise in der Trommel gehalten.Thus, the tubular members 14 are easily held in the drum.

Es ist denkbar, die rohrartigen Elemente 14 mit dem Trenntellerstapel 7 z.B. an einer Stelle, insbesondere an einem Halteteller ergänzend oder alternativ zu verbinden.It is conceivable to connect the tube-like elements 14 with the separator plate stack 7, e.g. at one point, in particular on a retaining plate supplementary or alternatively to connect.

Es ist auch denkbar, die rohrartigen Elemente ergänzend am Verteiler zu befestigen.It is also conceivable to attach the tubular elements in addition to the distributor.

Die rohrartigen Elemente 14 können einstückig, aber auch mehrstückig ausgebildet sein.The tubular elements 14 may be formed in one piece, but also in several pieces.

So ist es beispielsweise auch denkbar, ein rohrartiges Element aus mehreren rippenartigen Blechen zusammenzusetzen oder ein rohrartiges Element dadurch auszubilden, dass beispielsweise zwei rippenförmige Bleche nach Art eines V oder L angeordnet werden. Ebenfalls ist die Form eines U oder Halbkreises möglich.Thus, it is also conceivable, for example, to assemble a tube-like element from a plurality of rib-like plates or to form a tube-like element in that, for example, two rib-shaped plates are arranged in the manner of a V or L. Also, the shape of a U or semicircle is possible.

Wenn das rohrförmige Element mehrstückig ausgebildet ist, so sind die einzelnen Elemente 14a, b, c, ... jeweils an einem der Halteteller befestigt. Auch ein axialer Überlapp der Elemente 14a, b, ... wäre bei entsprechender Ausgestaltung denkbar.If the tubular element is formed in several pieces, then the individual elements 14a, b, c, ... are each attached to one of the retaining plates. An axial overlap of the elements 14a, b, ... would be conceivable with appropriate design.

Durch Wahl einer geeigneten Anzahl von Trenntellern zwischen den Haltetellern 19 ergibt sich wieder eine weitgehend geschlossene Rinne außen am Tellerpaket. Die verbleibenden Spalte 26 sind vernachlässigbar hinsichtlich der Wirkung des rohrartigen Elements 14By selecting a suitable number of separation plates between the holding plates 19 again results in a largely closed channel outside the plate package. The remaining gaps 26 are negligible with regard to the effect of the tubular element 14

Eine Anordnung nach Art eines L setzt im Grunde voraus, dass der Grundschenkel derart angeordnet wird, dass das aus dem Verteilerkanal 6 jeweils austretende Produkt von diesem Grundschenkel in Umfangsrichtung bzw. in Drehrichtung mitgenommen wird (Fig. 2b). Der zweite Schenkel verschließt den Weg radial in den Feststoffraum.An arrangement in the manner of an L basically requires that the base leg is arranged in such a way that the product emerging from the distribution channel 6 is taken along by this base limb in the circumferential direction or in the direction of rotation (FIG. Fig. 2b ). The second leg closes the path radially into the solids space.

Die rohrartigen Elemente können auch radial etwas nach innen in die Tellerpakete hineinragen, beispielsweise, wenn diese an ihrem Außenumfang Aussparungen aufweisen, welche eine Art Rinne am Außenumfang des Trenntellerstapels ausbilden (hier nicht dargestellt), in welche die Ränder der rohrartigen Elemente 14 eingreifen.The tube-like elements can also protrude slightly radially inwards into the plate packs, for example if they have recesses on their outer circumference, which form a kind of groove on the outer circumference of the separator plate stack (not shown here), in which the edges of the tube-like elements 14 engage.

Bezugszeichenreference numeral

Trommeldrum
11
TrommelunterteilDrum base
1a1a
TrommeloberteilDrum shell
1b1b
Zulaufrohrsupply pipe
22
Verteilerdistributor
33
rohrartiger Abschnitttubular section
44
konischer Abschnittconical section
55
Verteilerkanäledistribution channels
66
TellerpaketDisc stack
77
Trenntellerseparator disc
88th
Laschentabs
99
Feststoffaustragsöffnungensolids discharge
1010
Kolbenschieberspool
1111
äußerer Randouter edge
1212
Vertiefungenwells
1313
rohrartige Elementetubular elements
14,14
Elementeelements
14a, b, c, ...14a, b, c, ...
Spaltgap
1515
Öffnungenopenings
1616
Ansätze/TellerlascheApproaches / plate tab
1717
Haltetellerretaining plate
1919
FeststoffraumSolid space
2020
SteuerwasserzuleitungsbohrungControl water supply hole
2121
Steuerventilcontrol valve
2323
SteuerwasserableitungsbohrungControl water drainage hole
2222
TrommelverschlussringDrum locking ring
2424
SteuerwasserzuführungControl water supply
2525
Spaltecolumn
2626
Drehachseaxis of rotation
DD

Claims (21)

  1. A centrifuge, especially a continuously working separator, comprising a drum (1) having a vertical rotational axis (D) and a preferably single or double conical inner jacket, and an inlet pipe (2) opening into a distributor (3) having at least two or more distributor channels (6) distributed about the circumference, and further comprising a disk package (7) made of separator disks (8), characterized in that at least two or more tubular elements (14) are distributed on the outside circumference of the disk package (7), and that the tubular elements (14) are fastened externally to the separator disk package (7).
  2. A centrifuge according to claim 1, characterized in that the tubular elements (14) are directly adjacent to the outer circumference of the separator disk package (7).
  3. A centrifuge according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the tubular elements (14) extend parallel to the rotational axis of the drum (1) and the tubular elements (14) are arranged so as not to be circumferentially enclosed.
  4. A centrifuge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tubular elements (14) are each arranged to be inwardly open radially in the drum (1), so that the centrifuge material to be processed can enter the disk package (7) radially to the inside.
  5. A centrifuge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tubular elements (14) are provided with axially spaced openings (16) in their region disposed radially further to the outside in the drum, which openings form a perforation-like structure by cooperation.
  6. A centrifuge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tubular elements (14) extend in the vertical direction over a portion of the axial height or over the entire height of the separator disk package (7).
  7. A centrifuge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tubular elements (14) are held on the outside on the separator disk package (7) on one or several holding disks (19) which are each placed at a predetermined axial distance from one another between the separating disks of the separator disk package (7).
  8. A centrifuge according to claim 7, characterized in that the holding disks (19) are provided on their outer circumference with ring-like projections/disk lugs (17) which are penetrated by the tubular elements (14) in a preferably interlocking manner.
  9. A centrifuge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one of the tubular elements (14) is associated with each of the distributor channels (6).
  10. A centrifuge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tubular elements (14) have a duct-like cross section and/or that the tubular elements (14) have a semi-circular or angular cross section.
  11. A centrifuge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tubular elements (14) are arranged in an integral manner or that the tubular elements (14) are formed in a multiplicity of parts from several ribs arranged at an angle with respect to each other.
  12. A centrifuge according to claim 10, characterized in that the open side of the duct-shaped tubular elements (14) faces radially to the inside.
  13. A centrifuge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tubular elements (14) are guided outside on the separator disk package (7).
  14. A centrifuge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tubular elements (14) are also fastened in a supplementary manner to the distributor (3).
  15. A centrifuge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the drum (1) comprises at least one or several fluid outlets, and solid discharge openings (10) distributed over the circumference in the region of the largest diameter of the inwardly double conical drum (1).
  16. A centrifuge according to claim 15, characterized in that the solid discharge openings (10) are nozzles, or that a piston slide (11) is provided upstream of the solid discharge openings (10).
  17. A centrifuge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that duct-like depressions (13) and/or deflection areas (13') are each arranged in the surface of the piston slide (11) or the distributor facing the interior space of the drum beneath the opening area of each distributor channel (6) into the drum, which depressions extend from this area also in a preferably radial manner slightly (e.g. a few centimeters) radially up to and over the outer circumference of the disk package (7) and are arranged in their end region in such a way that they deflect a product stream guided through the distributor channels (6) into the drum axially upwardly parallel to the rotational axis D radially outside of the largest circumference of the separator disk package.
  18. A centrifuge according to claim 17, characterized in that the deflection respectively occurs into the tubular elements (14).
  19. A centrifuge according to one of the preceding claims 17 or 18, characterized in that the distributor channels (6) each have a tubular shape and that the distributor channels (6) are radially in alignment with the tubular elements (14).
  20. A centrifuge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tubular elements (14) are arranged in the rotational direction of the drum (1) behind the lugs (9) between the separator disks (8).
  21. A centrifuge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a configuration of the centrifuge drum as a nozzle drum.
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