Centrifuges
An introduction to the theory and operation of centrifuges in API manufacturing, focusing on the principles behind batch filtering and inverting filter centrifuges. It covers critical components, key operational parameters, and important safety precautions associated with centrifugation. Learners will gain practical knowledge to help them operate and maintain centrifuges effectively in a controlled, safe environment.
Whether for onboarding or annual refresher training, this Module is seamlessly deployable on any LMS and can be tailored to your company’s exact needs.
Duration: 30 Mins
Grade: Core Library
Description
- Understand Centrifuge Functionality: Learn about the purpose and basic working principles of centrifuges in API manufacturing, including how they separate solids from slurries using centrifugal force.
- Become Familiar with Centrifuge Components: Discover the key components of centrifuges, such as the motor, perforated basket, filter cloth, and inlet/outlet pipes, and understand how each part contributes to the centrifugation process.
- Operate Centrifuges Effectively: Gain practical knowledge of the steps involved in operating both batch filtering (vertical axis) and inverting filter (horizontal axis) centrifuges to support efficient separation and drying of materials.
- Monitor Critical Parameters: Learn how to monitor and control important operational parameters such as rotational speed, feed flow rate, and slurry composition to help ensure optimal performance and product quality.
- Gain Safety Awareness: Understand key safety precautions for operating centrifuges, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), awareness of flammable materials, and safe handling of hazardous chemicals and static electricity.
- Practice Efficient Cleaning and Maintenance: Learn practical approaches for cleaning and maintaining centrifuges, including manual and automated methods, to help prevent contamination and support consistent operational performance.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the purpose of a centrifuge.
- Describe the operating principles of a centrifuge.
- List the basic components of a centrifuge and explain the function of each component.
- Explain the basic steps involved in operating a centrifuge.
- Describe how a Batch Filtering Centrifuge (Vertical Axis) operates.
- Describe how an Inverting Filter Centrifuge (Horizontal Axis) operates.
- List and explain the critical operational parameters that must be controlled in a centrifugation process.
- List and explain the key safety precautions to observe when operating a centrifuge.
Keywords
- Basket
- Centrifuge
- Centrifugation
- Components
- Critical Parameters
- Filter Medium
- Inverting Filter Centrifuge
- Maintenance
- Nitrogen
- Operational Parameters
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Perforated Basket
- Safety
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Static Electricity
- Wet Slurry
Module Features
Animations
Voice Over
Knowledge Checks
Assessments
SCORM/AICC compatible
Full Screen
