What is the difference between the maximum flow rate capacity and the effective flow rate of a centrifuge?
The flow rate capacity is the maximum amount of liquid a centrifuge can handle without causing damage, such as flooding of the motor/spindle. The effective flow rate is the rate at which the centrifuge will efficiently separate the solids from the liquid. In general, centrifuges are more efficient at slower flow rates because of the increased retention time in the high-gravity field. Therefore, effective flow rates vary with each application and are usually lower than the stated flow rate capacity. There are very few applications which can be processed at the maximum flow rate capacity. Actual effective flow rate capacities can only be determined by test.
