Improved unitary spiral vane centrifuge module

摘要

A self-driven centrifuge 100 for separating particulate matter out of circulating liquid includes a base having a pair of tangential jet nozzles for generating the self-driven force. Connected to the base is a centrifuge shell which defines a hollow interior space. A disposable liner is positioned within the centrifuge shell. A hollow rotor hub is assembled to the base and extends through the hollow interior space. A support plate is positioned within the hollow interior space and, in cooperation with the rotor hub, defines an annular flow exit. Positioned within the hollow interior space is a unitary separation vane module 101 which is constructed and arranged so as to extend around the rotor hub. The separation vane module 101 includes a plurality of axially-extending and spaced-apart separation vanes 104. In one embodiment the vane module 101 and a liner shell 103 are formed as a unitary component 102.