Overview
The Alfa Laval MAB 104 Centrifuge is a solid-retaining (aka solid bowl; manual-clean), disc-stack centrifuge ideal for the continuous, three-phase separation of fuels, such as diesel, biodiesel, and turbine lube oil.
With a 2 HP Motor, the MAB 104 centrifuge has a bowl RPM of 7,500 and can process 6 GPM of Diesel Fuel or 1 GPM of Turbine Lube Oil.
Specifications
The following table provides the complete technical specifications for the Alfa Laval MAB 104 B 24-60 centrifuge, including capacity ratings for various fluid types, physical dimensions, weight, and electrical requirements.
| Parameter | Alfa Laval MAB 104 B 24-60 |
|---|---|
| Centrifuge Model | Alfa Laval MAB 104 B 24-60 |
| Capacity - Diesel | 6 GPM on 13 cSt Diesel Fuel |
| Capacity - Turbine Lube Oil | 5 GPM |
| Capacity - Hydraulic Oil | 4 GPM |
| Sludge Space | 0.25 Gallons |
| Bowl Speed | 7,500 RPM |
| Net Weight | 400 Lbs. |
| Dimensions | 30" x 38" x 43" (Bare Centrifuge) |
| Motor Power | 2 HP |
| Voltages | 230 / 460 V or 110 V Single Phase |
Material of Construction
The Alfa Laval MAB 104 is designed for mineral oil and fuel separation applications. Therefore, the material used in its construction is well suited for such uses. The following table lists the various components of the centrifuge and the material it is made of.
| Component | Material |
|---|---|
| Bowl Body & Bowl Hood | 316L Duplex Stainless Steel |
| Disc Stack | 316L Duplex Stainless Steel |
| Distributor or Disc Carrier | Marine Grade Bronze or 316 Stainless Steel (Special Order) |
| Top Disc | Marine Grade Bronze or 316 Stainless Steel (Special Order) |
| Top Covers (Collecting) | Silium (Aluminum Alloy) |
| Frame | Nodular Cast Iron |
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Applications
The Alfa Laval MAB-104 is a purifier type disc-stack centrifuge. It is designed to separate water (moisture) and fine sediment from mineral oil and lubricating oil. It is primarily used for purifying fuels such as diesel, kerosene, etc. The MAB-104 is also used for separating water and fine sediment from lubrication oil, hydraulic oil, and other mineral oil.
For offshore applications, the centrifuge is configured similar to the OCM-104-Ex configuration with explosion-proof ATEX Zone II.
Modifications
The MAB 104 centrifuge needs modifications for specific applications such as hazardous area installation, processing of water-based fluids, oil, or fuel. The following is a list of common modifications by Dolphin Centrifuge based on the specific application.
| Centrifuge Modification | Application / Purpose |
|---|---|
| Direct Drive (Replace Friction Clutch) | Explosion Proof Configuration |
| Non-Sparking Friction Blocks | Explosion Proof Configuration |
| Pump Reconfiguration (Capacity) | Lube Oil to Light Fuel OR Light Fuel to Lube Oil |
| Seals Elastomer (Viton / EPDM) | Biodiesel, Hemp Ethanol, Corrosive Chemicals, etc. |
| Gear Pump Replacement | Water Based Fluids (Steel Gear Pump not Suitable) |
| Operating Frequency Conversion | Adapt to Operating Voltage Frequency (50 or 60 Hz) |
| Special Motor Adaptation | Single Phase (110 V or 220 V) Voltage Application |
| Bowl Parts Material Upgrade | Convert Bowl Parts to Stainless Steel (Aqueous Ammonia) |
| Purifier to Clarifier | Convert from 3-Phase to 2-Phase Mode (Clarifier) |
Operation
The process oil is fed to the rotating centrifuge bowl from the top (1) and is sped-up in the distributor (2). It then enters the disc stack (3), and it is between the discs that the separation occurs.
The high centrifugal force pushes the water and heavy solids to the bowl wall. The solids accumulate here, and the water travels over the top disc (4) and exits the bowl through the open outlet (5).
The oil (light phase) is moved towards the bowl center and exits the bowl through the open outlet (6).
The centrifuge needs to be periodically stopped for manual removal of separated solids.
The rotating bowl assembly is mounted on a vertical 'bowl-spindle' (7). A horizontally mounted motor rotates the spindle via a worm-gear.
Alfa Laval WSB 104 70 Manual Clean, Concentrator Disc-Stack Centrifuge
The Alfa Laval WSB 104 Centrifuge is a solid-retaining (aka solid bowl; manual-clean), disc-stack centrifuge ideal for the continuous, three-phase separation of water-based industrial fluids like machining coolant and washer fluid. With a 2 HP Motor, the WSB 104 centrifuge has a bowl RPM of 7,500 and can process 2 GPM of water-based synthetic coolant.
WSB 104 Specifications
| Parameter | Alfa Laval WSB 104-70 |
|---|---|
| Model Type | Alfa Laval WSB 104-70 |
| Rated Capacity | 2 GPM on Water Soluble Machining Coolant |
| Sludge Space | 0.25 Gallons |
| Motor HP | 2 HP |
| Voltages | 230 / 460 V |
WSB 104 Material of Construction
The Alfa Laval WSB 104 is designed for mineral oil and fuel separation applications. Therefore, the material used in its construction is well suited for such uses. The following table lists the various components of the centrifuge and the material it is made of.
| Component | Material |
|---|---|
| Bowl Body & Bowl Hood | 316L Duplex Stainless Steel |
| Disc Stack | 316L Duplex Stainless Steel |
| Distributor or Disc Carrier | 316L Duplex Stainless Steel |
| Top Disc | 316L Duplex Stainless Steel |
| Top Covers (Collecting) | Cast Iron |
| Frame | Nodular Cast Iron |
WSB 104 Applications
The Alfa Laval WSB-104 is a concentrator version of the MAB-104 disc-stack centrifuge.
It is specifically designed to concentrate oil from water-based industrial fluids such as machine coolant, washer fluid, parts washer solvent, water-soluble cutting oils, de-oiling of split emulsions, etc.
WSB 104 Operation
The process fluid is fed to the rotating centrifuge bowl from the top (1) and is sped-up in the distributor (2). It then enters the disc stack (3), and it is between the discs that the separation occurs.
The high centrifugal force pushes the water-based fluid and heavy solids to the bowl wall. The solids accumulate here, and the water-based fluid travels over the top disc (4) and exits the bowl through the open outlet (5).
The oil (light phase) is moved towards the bowl center and exits the bowl through the open outlet (6).
The centrifuge needs to be periodically stopped for manual removal of separated solids.
The rotating bowl assembly is mounted on a vertical 'bowl-spindle' (7). A horizontally mounted motor rotates the spindle via a worm gear.
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