Ideal for palm oil mills seeking efficient sludge treatment and maximum oil recovery, this decanter centrifuge separates oil, water, and solids in a single continuous process—reducing process complexity, minimizing oil loss, and improving overall plant efficiency.
Key Benefits
Maximum Oil Recovery
Recover valuable oil from sludge underflow, EFB liquor, and effluent streams, significantly reducing oil losses and increasing extraction yield.
Energy-Efficient Operation
Integrated outlet design and optimized hydraulic flow, combined with high-efficiency drive systems, reduce power consumption by up to 30% while ensuring consistent three-phase separation performance
One-Step Three-Phase Separation
Simultaneous separation of oil, water, and solids eliminates additional processing stages, reducing equipment footprint and investment.
High Solids Dryness
Efficient dewatering produces dry, stackable solids, minimizing disposal, drying, and transportation costs.
Stable Continuous Operation
Designed for 24/7 industrial use with consistent performance under varying feed conditions and minimal operator intervention.
How It Works
The decanter centrifuge operates continuously using a horizontal rotating bowl and an internal screw conveyor:
Feed Introduction
Crude palm oil or sludge enters the rotating bowl through a specially designed inlet zone. This design ensures smooth acceleration, minimizes turbulence, and reduces emulsion formation.
Centrifugal Separation
Under high centrifugal force, the mixture separates according to density:
Solids settle against the bowl wall
Water forms the intermediate layer
Oil remains as the inner (light) phase
Solids Discharge
The screw conveyor rotates at a differential speed relative to the bowl, transporting the separated solids toward the conical end, where they are dewatered and discharged.
Liquid Separation
The clarified oil and water phases are discharged separately through adjustable outlets, ensuring stable and efficient phase separation.
Applications
Our three-phase decanter centrifuge for palm oil is suitable for:
Crude palm oil clarification after screw press
Oil recovery from sludge underflow
Oil recovery from empty fruit bunch (EFB) liquor
Palm oil mill effluent (POME) treatment
Desludging of settling tanks and anaerobic ponds
Engineering & Control Advantages
Optimized for High-Solids Conditions
Designed to handle abrasive palm fibers, high sludge content, and fluctuating feed conditions without compromising separation performance.
Adaptive VFD Control System
Dual-motor drive with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) automatically adjusts differential speed based on torque and load, ensuring optimal separation at all times.
Flexible Process Adjustment
Key parameters can be adjusted to suit different operating conditions:
Bowl speed (G-force)
Pond depth
Differential speed
Feed rate
Extended Equipment Lifetime
Critical components are reinforced with tungsten carbide, hardened alloys, and replaceable wear protection elements to withstand abrasive environments.
Reduced Maintenance & Downtime
Modular structure and optional CIP (Cleaning-in-Place) system enable fast cleaning, easy maintenance, and continuous operation.
Upgrade your palm oil mill with a reliable and energy-efficient three-phase decanter centrifuge. Achieve higher oil yield, lower operating costs, and stable continuous production.
