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Mesh vs. Micron

Post by : jason | Post on : May 2, 2022 at 5:50 pm

Micron refers to the maximum size of a particle that can pass through the filter screen. Smaller microns result in finer filtration. Micron also called um is a length unit which is 0.001mm or 0.00003937inch On the other hand, mesh refers to the number of openings in the filter screens whereby larger mesh results in […]

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What Explosion Proof Actually Means

Post by : jason | Post on : April 13, 2022 at 12:38 am

There is no such thing as explosion PROOF. Nothing is absolute, and only an acceptable level of hazard can be obtained. Explosions must be mitigated through design, build, operation and maintenance phases.  A useful tool for this is education, hence the article. Staff Education Part of mitigating Explosive situations is educating everyone involved

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Solid Bowl vs. Basket Centrifuges

Post by : jason | Post on : February 9, 2022 at 9:32 pm

The two main type of centrifuges used for extraction are solid bowl and perforated basket centrifuges.  Both of these types of centrifuges are excellent at separating liquid/liquid or liquid/solid mixtures.  Both will trap particles down to 1 micron or less.  Differences in liquid/solid ratios, solid size and flow rates will determine which cent

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