The Alfa Laval Y-series centrifuge line is a specialized 2-phase decanter equipment, specifically designed for the extraction, pressing, and clarifying of olive oil. This line integrates seamlessly into continuous production lines, helping to maximize oil yield while minimizing power and water consumption.
Separating oil from olive document
Features and design benefits:
The decanters feature a special design for two phase operation. The geometry of the conveyor allows a good performance through:
Open and gentle feed zone design “Esbjerg” able to give maximum performance and wear resistance.
Special flight for oil migration to the liquid outlet able to optimize yield and oil clarification avoiding turbulence.
Special conveyor design to improve solids transportation and liquid separation.
Tungsten carbide tiles on conveyor for Y9 and Y10. Optional for Y8. Special and exclusive wear protection able to significantly reduce maintenance cost of conveyor.
Through the electronic control of the conveyor speed (differential speed) the retention time can be adjusted and set to obtain the required degree of oil clarification. Electronic control of differential speed is done trough a variable frequency drive (VFD) directly connected to Alfa Laval's exclusive direct drive gearbox. This new setup makes it possible to reduce power consumption and wear due to transmission.
High quality stainless steel is used throughout, including hinged casings for easy opening, maintenance and cleaning.
The decanters also have an electronic overload protection system.
