Krauss-Maffei HZ peeler centrifuge

Krauss-Maffei HZ peeler centrifuge

Table of contents
Krauss-Maffei peeler centrifuge, HZ 3
Process advantages

Basket designs

Operation

Centrifuge controls

Process automation

Foundation/installation

10

Dimensions and weights

11

Technical data

11

Test centers

12

Services

13

Company profile

14

Product lines

15

Krauss-Maffei HZ peeler centrifuge

Maximum efficiency
Krauss-Maffei horizontal peeler centrifuges are batch operated filtration
centrifuges known for their reliable

Main applications

performance at high capacities. They

are used in many processes, primarily
in the bulk chemicals, fine chemicals,

and food industries.

The horizontal rotor assembly is cantilevermounted and, depending on the applica-

tion, can be provided with a conventional

filtration basket or a specially designed rotary siphon basket. A fully opening housing
door provides access to the basket and all

process components for maintenance.

Adding variable speed drives and custom-

tailored controls and instrumentation enables the peeler centrifuge to be optimally

adapted to a multitude of processing requirements for peak performance.

Krauss-Maffei peeler centrifuge, HZ 125/3.2 Si

Bulk chemicals
(Petrochemical intermediates, fertilizers, chlorides, sulfates, calcium
compounds, sodium compounds)
Fine chemicals
(Aluminum fluoride, amino acids,
bleaching agents, surfactants, herbicides,pesticides, catalysts, dyestuffs)
Pharmaceuticals/related
(APIs, vitamins, salicylic acid, citric
acid, ascorbic acid, calcium citrate,
antibiotics)
Plastics/related
(ABS, resins, melamine, PE, PP, antioxidant agents)
Foodstuff/related
(Native and modified starches, artificial sweeteners, vanillin, caffeine)

Processing parameters
Average particle size
2-500 m
Feed solids concentration
From 3.0% by wt.
Solids throughput
Up to 15 t/h

Materials of construction
for process wetted parts:

Various grades of stainless steel

Nickel-based alloys

Special metals with or without lining

Krauss-Maffei HZ peeler centrifuge

Process advantages

Krauss-Maffei peeler centrifuge, HZ 180/7.1

Krauss-Maffei peeler centrifuges

with rotary siphon

Regeneration of the residual heel is

Extended residual heel service life

By utilizing the rotary siphon feature, an orig-

achieved by means of backwashing through

inal ANDRITZ KMPT development, the over-

the filter medium.

all performance of the peeler centrifuge can

Smoother operation

be improved considerably. Substantial ad-

vantages include:

Through backwashing and throttling of the

filtration rate, the siphon feature enables

Increased filtration capacity

bution of solids without vibration, even with

increases the filtration pressure and boosts

fast filtering products.

Superior product purity

The filtration rate can be adjusted to prolong

the contact time by wash liquid and solids
to produce a purer cake.

Unequaled flexibility
Krauss-Maffei peeler centrifuges can be
adapted easily to changing process
requirements. Different control recipes
can be usedto select the optimum
operating speed and cycle sequence
for yielding the highest product quality
at peak capacity.

feeding into a liquid pool for uniform distri-

Creation of a vacuum beneath the filter cloth

the filtration rate.

Your benefits

Lower residual cake moisture

due to high centrifugal forces.

Excellent wash results

through even distribution of washliquid,
achieved by horizontal basket configurationand feed via distributor orspray
bars.

Krauss-Maffei HZ peeler centrifuge

Basket designs
Filtration basket

Rotary siphon basket

The versions most frequently applied are the

Of fabricated/welded or cast design, the fil-

Contrary to the conventional perforated

conventional filtration basket and the rotary

tration basket has a cylindrical shell with fil-

basket, the rotary siphon basket has a solid

siphon basket, an original ANDRITZ KMPT

trate bores through which the filtrate is spun

cylindrical shell with filtrate bores arranged

development.

out into the filtrate housing after passing

radially at the rear end of the basket, where

through the filter medium.

they are connected to a siphon-shaped

Krauss-Maffei peeler centrifuges are

furnished with various basket designs.

chamber. Once it has penetrated the filter

cake and the filter medium, the filtrate is
redirected through axial channels beneath
filter medium support segments into the
siphon chamber where a pivoting skimmer
pipe extracts it from the centrifuge under
positive pressure. The radial distance between the filter medium and the liquid level
in the siphon chamber increases the driving
force and thus the filtration rate.

Filtration basket

Rotary siphon basket

Krauss-Maffei HZ peeler centrifuge

Operation
Feeding

Dry spinning

The suspension is introduced into the rotat-

Immediately following the feed and wash

The peeled product is diverted to a horizon-

Screw conveyor

ing centrifugebasket via the feed distributor.

step, which may becarried out at a lower

tal, door-mounted screw conveyor which

Typically, this would includeseveral intermit-

speed, the basket is accelerated tomaxi-

conveys the solids to the outsideof the cen-

tent feed pulses to prevent the suspen-

mum allowable speed for the cake dry spin-

trifuge.

sionfrom spilling over the basket rim. The fill

ning step which ends when the desired

level is monitored andregulated by a feed

residual cake moisture is reached, or after a

controller. Normally, the basket is filledwith

predetermined spin time.

solids up to 75-80% of the basket rim

height. The feedstep is complete when the

Peeling/cake discharge

filter cake has reached the desiredlevel.

At the end of each centrifuge cycle, the filter

cake is removedfrom the basket by a piv-

Filtration

oting peeling device equipped with abroad

Primary filtration of the mother liquor

peeler knife. Depending on the product

through the filter medium installed in the

characteristics,the peeling motion is con-

basket begins with the feed step and

ducted at full or reduced basketspeed with

endswhen the liquor has submerged into

adjustable swivel advance velocity. The

the filter cake. The solids retainedon the fil-

scrapedlayers of product are diverted into

ter medium after completion of a cycle and

a trough and dischargedfrom the centrifuge

discharge of product serve as a filter

through an inclined chute or a horizontal

medium for subsequent cycles.

screw conveyor. To protect the filter

Susp
Solids

medium, a thin layer of filter cake is retained

Washing

in the basket. This layer, called the residual

A cake wash step will often follow the pri-

heel, becomes the filter aid for subsequent

mary filtration step. Wash liquid is intro-

cycles.

duced through the feed distributor or,

Advantages

Discharge chute

for lower wash rates, through a separate

spray bar. The wash liquid level is again

The peeled solids are accumulated and

monitored by the feed controller and

channeled to theoutside of the centrifuge

thewash step is concluded once the pre-

by an inclining chute mounted onthe hous-

determined amount of wash liquid has

ing door below the peeling device.

been used and the liquid submerges into

thefilter cake.

Siphon basket feeding

Fil

Siphon basket washing

Higher centrifuge throughput dueto

thepotential of utilizinglonger
baskets.
Usable forapplications withsolids
exhibiting a tendency towards adhesionand with increasedinternal
frictionfactors, both affectinggravity
flowinherent to chutedischargeconfiguration.

Siphon basket dry spinning

pension

Backwashing

With the rotary siphon basket it is possible

Using the feed distributor, a large quantity of

to feed backwashliquid from an overhead

rinse liquid isintroduced into the basket for

mounted prime tank through the siphon

a short period of time. Theresulting shear

chamber to permeate the residual heel from

forces create sufficient turbulence to lift

underneath.This process re-suspends the

theheel from the filter medium. The rinse liq-

Hydraulic heel removal

residual heel and restoresits permeability. It

uid with the dispersed heel solids is dis-

also primes the rotary siphon for thenext fil-

charged from the basket by the peeling

tration cycle. The liquid pool on top of the

device. This step requires diverting the liq-

heel createdthrough backwashing will as-

uid to outside the centrifuge away from the

sist in evenly distributing the subsequent

normal dryproduct discharge. The rinse liq-

cycles incoming suspension, which will vir-

uid can be recycled to themain process or

tuallyeliminate the potential for imbalances

divided into heel solids and liquid in a sepa-

during the feed step.

rateprocess step.

Residual heel removal

In both procedures, the heel is removed at

After frequent cycles, the residual heel may

low basket speedsto prevent tearing of the

have compactedwith enough fine solids to

filter medium. The hydraulic heel removal

make it impermeable, resulting inpoor filtra-

step has the added advantage of simulta-

tion performance. When this occurs, the

neouslycleaning the centrifuge interior. The

heel maybe regenerated (by backwashing

most suitable removal procedure will de-

in siphon peeler centrifuges) or removed

pend upon the specific application.

pneumatically or hydraulically (in peelercen-

ltrate

trifuges with filtration baskets).

Pneumatic heel removal

By blowing either compressed air or nitrogen against the heelthrough special flat-jet
nozzles mounted on a pivoting andoscillating manifold inside the basket, the heel cake
is brokenup into pieces and discharged by
the peeling device.

Siphon basket backwashing

Discharge chute

Screw conveyor

Krauss-Maffei HZ peeler centrifuge

Centrifuge controls

FKR

TFKR

UFKR

Automatic and optimum operation of the

Feed controllers are available in vari-

Ultrasonic feed controller, UFKR

centrifuge to yield aproduct with uniform

ous configurations:

The ultrasonic controller is a contact-free

quality at maximum capacity requires aso-

Standard paddle feed controller, FKR

measurement systemto detect the fill level

phisticated system for continuously moni-

With spring-loaded/hydraulic pivoting mo-

in the basket. An ultrasonic probeemits a

toring and controllinga number of process

tion or fully pneumaticoperation.

and operating parameters, such as:

signal in the direction of the product in the

basket. The signal reflected by the rising

Basket speed

Thermal feed controller, TFKR

product is picked up by asensor and ana-

Feed time and basket fill level

The sensor arm of the TFKR with an em-

lyzed by control electronics.

Filtration rate and spin time

bedded thermocoupleis pivoted in and out

Wash ratio and wash time

at adjustable, regular intervals totouch the

The patented UFKR system by ANDRITZ

Safety related inputs, interlocks, position

surface of the basket filling. The frictional

KMPT offersthe following benefits:

indicators,and other process-related in-

heatbetween the sensor and the product

strument signals

generates a temperature signal which is

troniccontrols module.

No mechanical contact with the product,

eliminating splashing or dusting.

conditioned and evaluated by an elecTypically, Krauss-Maffei peeler centrifuges

Continuous level detection.

No mechanical wear on sensors, eliminating potential product contamination

are provided withvariable frequency drives

for operating the centrifuge within aspeed

The advantages of the TFKR are:

range best suited for each application

from eroded metal particles.

The sensor can differentiate whether it

No dynamic seals.

and/or step inthe process cycle. Program-

touches a plane of liquid or the surface of

Unobtrusive installation into the process

mable control electronics housed in local

solids due to the different frictionalheat

operator panels and/or in remote control

created by the contact. It can also deter-

cabinetsevaluate the process signals and

mine both thelevel of basket filling and

adapt process parameterson a result-de-

the filtrate immersion point which signals

pendent basis.

the end of the filtration or wash step.

The core controlling devices in peeler cen-

Adjustable immersion frequency and

contact time of theTFKR sensor provides

trifuges are feed controllerswhich provide

much more precise feedback on the

the feedback signals for controlling thesup-

prevalentprocessing conditions and al-

ply of product suspension,wash liquid, etc.,

lows for faster, more efficient centrifuge

to the centrifuge.

cycles.

area.

Krauss-Maffei HZ peeler centrifuge

Process automation Installation

Centrifuge installed on inertia block

Perfection in process engineering requires

control of individual units, to incorporation into

basket and its filling with product. Uneven

perfection in process automation.

existing control systems or automation of

distribution of the product within the basket

The superior performance of our process

complete plants ready for operation.

creates imbalance forces which will be trans-

equipment is based on perfecting the interface

mitted to the structure supporting the cen-

between equipment hardware, electrical com-

Services

ponents, electronics, informatics, and process

Based on your quality assurance program,

on the structure to a minimum, the centrifuge

know-how to create an all-encompassing cus-

we prepare all the required documents for

is best mounted on an isolation system

tom-tailored solution for each application. Using

validation and qualification of the automa-

which consists of additional mass (in the form

intelligent sensors and state-of-the-art commu-

tion software and hardware. Our extensive

of a steel or inertia block) supported by spring

nication systems, we control and monitor our

know-how, profound experience and inno-

and damper elements.

machines on a result-oriented basis.

vative drive qualify us as your partner for validation of our equipment to meet your

Your benefits:
Enhanced equipment performance
Consistent high product quality
Reduced consumption of utilities
Optional status diagnostics

production needs.
Machinery directives, ATEX, hazardous location regulations there are many regulations to be met at the plant site. We are
there to serve as your knowledgeable advi-

Automation of machines

sor for the safety of your plant.

Individual adaptation we can incorporate

the automation concepts for our machine

Installation

into your existing control system.

Rotation of a centrifuge basket produces not

only the centrifugal forces necessary for the

Custom concepts

separation of solids from liquids, but also high

We provide an individually designed service

dynamic forces from the acceleration of con-

package to fit your specification from the

siderable masses such as the weight of the

trifuge. To keep the dynamic forces exerted

Installation guidelines:
The feed pressure should be around
0.5 bar.
Keep all supply and discharge lines
short and with a maximum possible
gradient.
All attachments to the centrifuge must
be flexible.
Provide for fast draining of all pipes
either by venting or pressure compensation in closed loopsystems.
Install sight glasses and sample ports
in all supply and discharge lines.
Provide vertical solids drop without
cross-sectional restrictions.

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Krauss-Maffei HZ peeler centrifuge

Dimensions and weights
Model

Machine

Inertia block

Space

dimensions

dimensions

requirements

l1

b1

h1

l2

[mm]

b2

h2

[mm]

Weight 1

Weight 2

[mm]

[kg]

[kg]

HZ 25/0.1

670

500

550

1,000 1,100 1,400

75

160

HZ 40/0.2

1,000

720

750

800

1,200

60

1,500 1,300 1,800

500

1,350

HZ 63/0.3

1,500 1,100 1,100

1,650 1,600

260

3,600 3,000 1,800

1,250

2,800

HZ 63/0.6

1,600 1,100 1,100

1,650 1,600

260

3,700 3,000 1,800

1,350

3,500

HZ 80/1.0

2,100 1,400 1,300

2,050 2,100

400

4,300 3,500 2,500

2,600

6,000

HZ 80/1.3

2,400 1,400 1,300

2,050 2,100

400

4,700 3,500 2,500

3,000

7,300

HZ 100/1.6

2,600 1,650 1,600

2,400 2,400

680

5,200 3,800 3,000

3,500

12,000

HZ 100/2.0

2,800 1,650 1,600

2,400 2,400

680

5,400 3,800 3,000

4,100

12,500

HZ 125/2.5

2,900 1,900 1,800

2,600 2,500

650

5,900 4,700 3,500

5,500

15,000

HZ 125/3.2

3,400 1,900 1,850

2,900 2,500

650

6,300 4,700 3,500

7,000

19,000

HZ 160/4.0

3,600 2,300 2,200

3,200 3,200

750

6,700 5,600 4,400

10,000

31,000

HZ 160/5.0

4,000 2,300 2,300

3,500 3,200

750

7,200 5,600 4,500

13,000

36,000

HZ 180/7.1

4,700 3,000 3,000

4,650 3,600

700

8,600 6,600 5,300

23,500

55,700

Weight 1: without motor

Weight 2: with inertia block and drive
Space requirements for operation and maintenance
l1 may vary with discharge options

l1

h1

h2

l2
All technical data are approximate and subject to change without notice.

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Krauss-Maffei HZ peeler centrifuge

Technical data
Model

Basket inside

Basket

Basket

Filter

Max g-

Maximum

diameter

length

volume

area

force

speed

[mm]

[mm]

[l]

[m]

[-]

[rpm]

HZ 25/0.1

250

125

2.5

0.10

2,200

4,000

HZ 40/0.2

400

200

9.8

0.25

2,000

3,000

HZ 63/0.3

630

160

20.6

0.32

1,700

2,200

HZ 63/0.6

630

315

40.5

0.62

2,020

2,400

HZ 80/1.0

800

400

83.0

1.01

1,600

1,900

HZ 80/1.3

800

500

103.7

1.26

1,600

1,900

HZ 100/1.6

1,000

500

164.0

1.57

1,290

1,520

HZ 100/2.0

1,000

630

206.6

1.98

1,290

1,520

HZ 125/2.5

1,250

630

323.6

2.46

1,030

1,220

HZ 125/3.2

1,250

800

410.9

3.14

1,030

1,220

HZ 160/4.0

1,600

800

683.6

4.02

805

950

HZ 160/5.0

1,600

1,000

854.6

5.03

805

950

HZ 180/7.1

1,800

1,250

1,350.0

7.07

710

840

b1

b2

L
All technical data are approximate and subject to change without notice.

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ANDRITZ KMPT
Test centers

Test center in Vierkirchen, Germany

ANDRITZ

KMPT

operates

Production works in Florence, USA

fully

Based on these tests, we will provide

equipped test centers in Germany

a complete report which will recommend

andthe USA, offering both bench and

the best solution foryour solid/liquid sepa-

pilot scale equipment.

ration process, including scale-up informa-

Ourexperienced engineers will consult with

tionfor the production equipment.

you to determine theequipment most appropriate for your product, then will per-

We can also assist in running long-term tri-

form the necessary trials to optimize the

als at your site with equipment from our

operating conditionsfor your process.

rental machine pool.

Consulting

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ANDRITZ KMPT
Services

Refurbished equipment

Commissioning

Spare parts

Our goal is to provide our customers

Repairs and maintenance

24-hour on-call service

with fast and reliable service,from the

Our service centers are ready to provide you

You can reach our skilled and experienced

first process consultation throughout

with regularly scheduled maintenance or

service teamaround the clock.

the entireservice life of your ANDRITZ

emergency service at your site.Our experts

KMPT process equipment.

provide assistance including assembly

Maintenance contracts

To assist our global customer base, we op-

work,installation support, commissioning,

We offer you tailor-made, long-term con-

erate service facilities around the world

upgrades, repair work, and optimization of

tracts for preventive maintenance of your

staffed with experienced, dedicatedservice

your process conditions.

equipment.

Advisory service

Customer training

Spare parts

Our customer service team is ready to an-

We train your operating personnel during

We keep over 6,000 different spare parts

swer any question concerning machine

commissioningof the plant. In addition, we

and componentsin stock for you. Our ser-

safety, equipment upgrades, andprocess

also offer you seminars for maintenanceand

vice centers in the USA, the UK, Italy,

optimization.

operation of our entire line of process equip-

teams.

France, and China, for example, main-

ment.This training can be conducted at our

taintheirown spare parts stock to enable

Installation and commissioning

faster delivery to yourplant site.

Our experienced service personnel assists

you with theinstallation and start-up of your

Reconditioned units

equipment.

We maintain a select stock of reconditioned

units availablefor fast delivery from our fa-

Remote diagnostics

cility. All machines are fully disassembled,in-

Using modern communications and diag-

spected and reconditioned by replacing

nostic systems, our customer service is able

wornor damaged parts. A final test run val-

to offer even faster and moreefficient sup-

idates the mechanicalguarantee we provide

port. Via remote access our specialists re-

with our refurbished equipment. With our

ceive information on the operating condition

factory reconditioned units you gain produc-

of your machine and carry out fault diag-

tioncapacity quickly with minimal capital in-

noses. Maximum data securityis of course

vestment.

guaranteed at all times. We only accessthe

data from your machine when you give your
specificapproval for us to do so.

site or yours.

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ANDRITZ KMPT
Company profile

The ANDRITZ GROUP

ANDRITZ SEPARATION

ANDRITZ KMPT

The ANDRITZ GROUP is a globally leading

ANDRITZ SEPARATION is one of the lead-

ANDRITZ KMPT has been a world leader

supplier of plants and services for the hy-

ing global suppliers of plants, equipment,

and innovator in the chemicalprocess in-

dropower, pulp and paper, metals, and

and services for mechanical and thermal

dustry for over 75 years.The extensive ex-

other specialized industries. The Group is

solid/liquid separation (coal, ore and mineral

perience of our engineers comes from

headquartered in Graz, Austria, and has a

processing, chemical, petrochemical, and

testing more than 3,000 productsand put-

staff of approximately 16,100 employees

food industries). The business areas field of

ting over 9,000 applications to work. Over

worldwide. ANDRITZ operates over 120

activity covers design and manufacture of

500patents demonstrate our capacity for

production sites, service, and sales compa-

key components (centrifuges, filter presses,

innovation.This extensive knowledge gov-

nies all around the world.

rotating filters, drying plants), as well as

erns our process and equipment recom-

erection and start-up of turnkey plants, in-

mendations, all tailored to meet our

cluding automation, safety engineering, and

customers requirementswith an optimum

services.

in performance and cost.

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ANDRITZ KMPT
Product lines

Krauss-Maffei centrifuges

With horizontal peeler centrifuges known for

reliability, pharma centrifuges designed to
meet highest quality standards,innovative
vertical basket centrifuges and continuously
operating pusher centrifuges, ANDRITZ
KMPT has the capability tohandle a broad
range of separation applications in the
chemicals, pharmaceuticals and environmental industries.

Krauss-Maffei filters

For vacuum or pressure filtration, our rotary

drum and disc filters combine high yield with
low production costs in theprocessing of
chemicals, plastics and minerals.

Krauss-Maffei dryers

Batch drying in our conical mixer dryer with

helicalmixing assembly or continuous drying
of free-flowing materialsin our plate dryer
we offer the right choice of dryersfor fine
chemical and pharmaceutical producers.

ANDRITZ KMPT process systems

We apply our experience and expertise to

create fully functionalprocessing modules
including peripherals and automation,saving the customer from having to deal with
multiplevendors. ANDRITZ KMPT provides
all the detailed engineering andreduces installation time with pre-assembled systems.

ANDRITZ stands for ultimate know-howin

solid/liquid separation. Our decade-long
background in this field and comprehensivetechnology offering enable us tosupply
our customers with the best solution
for each application, whether in municipalor
industrial sewage sludge treatment, the
chemical or food industry, or for preparationof minerals and ores.

Minerals

ANDRITZ KMPT GmbH

Industriestrasse 1-3
85256 Vierkirchen, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)8139 80299 - 0
kmpt@andritz.com

Food

Chemicals

Mining

Environment

ANDRITZ AG
Stattegger Strasse 18
8045 Graz, Austria
Phone: +43 (316) 6902 0
separation@andritz.com
www.andritz.com

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