Contents
1 Read This First 9
2 Safety Instructions 11
2.1 Warning signs in text 15
2.2 Environmental issues 16
2.3 Requirements of personnel 17
2.4 Remote start 17
3 Basic Principles of Separation 19
3.1 Introduction 19
3.2 Separation by gravity 19
3.3 Centrifugal separation 20
3.4 Separating temperatures 20
4 Design and function 21
4.1 Overview 22
4.2 The Drive Section 23
4.3 The Process Section 24
4.4 Sensors and indicators 26
4.5 Separating function 27
4.5.1 The liquid b
alance in the bowl
27
4.5.2 Liquid fl
ow
28
4.5.3 Dischar
ge of sludge and water (ALCAP™ concept)
29
4.5.4 Dischar
ge of water through water outlet
30
5 Operating Instructions 31
5.1 Before first star t 31
5.1.1 Start after service 32
5.2 Normal operation 33
5.2.1 Before normal start 33
5.2.2 Start 34
5.2.3 Operating 36
5.2.4 Stop 38
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