Broadbent-GMax 2009. (492 KB). General technical information on the range of Broadbent-Gmax Geotechnical Centrifuges. This range includes both beam and drum centrifuges. Also included is the intergrated modular centrifuges incorporating both drum and beam in a single platform.

N.Day. Filtration Separation April 2001. (2,261KB) Abstract : There is a wide choice of centrifuges on the market. However to be able to select the most appropriate one for a specific process a through understanding of the various options is necessary. This article explains with particular reference to the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.

Article from Chemical Process Technology Feb-2008 pgs 42-52. (590 KB). In English and Chinese. John Wright. Choosing a Centrifuge. Summary : Selecting an appropriate centrifuge for a specific duty is based on economic and technical considerations and requires a through understanding of the various options.

Article from Chemical Process Technology 2008 pgs 22-23. (255 KB) In English and Chinese. Broadbent Ltd. Article on the selection and use of Decanters for PVC production.

G.C.Grimwood. An overview of scaling up batch filtering centriguges (179KB). This paper was presented at the Filtration Society meeting : Improving process efficiency through filter scale-up and evaluation. Runcorn 22 November 2005.Paper abstract: The scale-up of filtering centrifuges from laboratory or pilot scale tests to full plant scale is discussed. Several aspects of full scale centrifuges and small scale testing are considered including the test sample size, collection method and physical characteristics of the sample. The information provided is intended to assist the potential filtering centrifuge user and provide an understanding of the scale-up process, it’s limitations and interdependencies.

Provides a summary of the types and sizes of Geotech drum and beam centrifuges available from Broadbent.

Broadbent Ltd Information sheet CI/08/1. (595 KB) Inspection of Chemcial Centrifuge Baskets. The technical note gives general information on inspecting centrifuge baskets.

NCD Separation Solutions Ltd. Nigel Day. (137KB). This article looks at some of the practical issues surrounding the vertical batch basket filtering type centrifuge, although most will apply to similar equipment, that must be addressed if a safe and efficient separation process is to be realised.

John Wright. 1994. This paper (161KB) covers the practical approach to the selection and operation of vertical spindle basket batch filtering centrifuges, and surveys both the advantages and disadvantages. At the same time it considers factors affecting filtration, means of improving performance, typical applications and small scale pilot plant tests.

Broadbent Engineering Group have produced a software tool to assist the balancing of rotating equipment (e.g. centrifuges). This program, conditions of use and user guide can be down loaded here by clicking the link above. Please read the conditions of use carefully before using the program. The download file (376Kb) contains both the program and the user guide in zipped format. The program is designed for use with MS Windows XP and 2000.

G.C.Grimwood. Filtration Separation Centrifuge Seminar Nov-2001 Manchester. (78KB). Paper Abstract : Aspects of the safety of centrifuges used in the process industries are discussed taking the widely used batch centrifuge as an example. Three aspects of safety are reviewed, firstly the recent BS standard and CE certification, secondly control systems and finally basket design and inspection. The purpose of the review is to illustrate both good practice and some common pitfalls rather than give a definitive overview. Whilst the discussion refers to batch centrifuges many of the comments applies to other centrifugal types. Revised Dec-03.

G.C.Grimwood and J.Wright. Presented at the IMechE seminar : Fluid Machinery in the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries, Sept-06. (117KB). Paper abstract : Some key elements of the process scale-up and safety of centrifuges used in the process industries are discussed. Safety aspects considered include ISO-BS standards and CE certification, control systems and basket design and inspection. Further the key elements of scale-up from laboratory or pilot scale testing are discussed. The goal of the paper and presentation is to illustrate good practice and highlight some common pitfalls rather than give a definitive overview.