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Three Phase Decanter Centrifuge for Soapstock Oil Recovery

Place of Origin:China
Brand Name:Peony
Certification:ISO
Model Number:PDC
Minimum Order Quantity:1 set
Price:USD20000-138000/SET FOB Shanghai
Payment Terms:TT,.LC,Western Union
Supply Ability:60 sets per month
Product Details
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Product Name: Three Phase Decanter Centrifuge For Soapstock Oil Recovery
Application: Soapstock Oil Recovery
Separation Type: Oil / Water / Solids 3-phase Separation
Feed Material: Soapstock, Acid Oil Slurry, Oily Sludge
Operation: Automatic Continuous
MOC: SS304 / SS316L
Drive: Dual Motor
Control System: PLC Control Cabinet
Differential Speed: Adjustable
Bearing: SKF / NSK
Discharge: Continuous Solids Discharge
Product Description
Three Phase Decanter Centrifuge for Soapstock Oil Recovery
Three Phase Decanter Centrifuge for Soapstock Oil Recovery 0
Description

The Three Phase Decanter Centrifuge for Soapstock Oil Recovery continuously separates recoverable oil, aqueous liquid, and concentrated solids from conditioned soapstock.

It is suitable for edible-oil refineries processing soybean, palm, sunflower, corn, rice bran, and other vegetable oils. Soapstock normally requires heating, acidulation, or chemical conditioning before three-phase separation.


Typical Applications
  • Acidulated soapstock separation
  • Acid oil recovery
  • Vegetable-oil refinery sludge treatment
  • Neutralization residue processing
  • Soapstock wastewater pretreatment
  • Oil recovery from wash-water sludge
  • Refinery sludge-volume reduction
  • Pretreatment before acid-oil purification

Soapstock Process Challenges

Stable Oil-Water Emulsions

Surfactants and fine particles can keep oil dispersed in water.

Heating, emulsion breakers, coagulation, or pH adjustment may be required before separation.

Variable Oil Content

Oil, water, and solids ratios may change with production and cleaning operations.

An equalization tank and adjustable phase interface help stabilize operation.

Fine Suspended Solids

Metal fines, rust, pigments, and polishing residues may remain suspended.

Suitable conditioning improves solids capture and liquid separation.

Sticky and Abrasive Sludge

Oil-coated metal particles may cause buildup and wear.

Flushing connections and carbide or ceramic protection can be provided.

Dissolved Pollutants

The centrifuge removes free oil and suspended solids but does not fully remove dissolved COD, salts, surfactants, or dissolved metals.

Further treatment may still be required.


Soapstock Oil Recovery Solution

Soapstock
→ Heated Agitated Tank
→ Acidulation / Conditioning
→ Three Phase Decanter Centrifuge
→ Recovered Oil + Aqueous Phase + Solids

Recovered Oil
→ Polishing / Drying / Acid-Oil Storage

Aqueous Phase
→ Neutralization / Wastewater Treatment

Concentrated Solids
→ Further Recovery / Disposal

Peony Can Provide

  • Feed testing and centrifuge selection
  • Heated and acid-resistant feed tank
  • Controlled feed pump
  • Acid and chemical dosing system
  • Adjustable phase interface
  • Corrosion-resistant wetted parts
  • Flushing or CIP system
  • PLC and dual-VFD control

How the Decanter Centrifuge Works

1. Conditioned Soapstock Feeding

Heated and conditioned soapstock enters the rotating bowl.

Agitation maintains stable temperature and composition.

2. Solids Sedimentation

Centrifugal force moves gums, meal fines, soap residues, and dense impurities toward the bowl wall.

A concentrated solids layer forms.

3. Oil-Water Separation

The lighter recovered-oil phase remains closer to the bowl center.

The heavier aqueous phase forms a separate outer liquid layer.

4. Continuous Solids Conveying

The screw conveyor transports settled solids toward the conical discharge end.

Concentrated solids discharge continuously.

5. Three-Phase Discharge

Recovered oil and aqueous liquid leave through separate outlets.

The solids discharge continuously for further treatment or disposal.

Three Phase Decanter Centrifuge for Soapstock Oil Recovery 1


Technical Parameter
Model Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Length-to-diameter rate G force Max solid discharge (m³/h) Weight (kg) Dimension (L*W*H) (mm)
PDC-10 250 1000 4 4080 0.4 1000 2410*800*1080
PDC-12 4200 1350 4 3500 0.6 1200 2610*800*1080
PDC-12 4200 1350 4.5 3180 1.2 1800 3495*840*1180
PDC-18 4000 1600 4.5 3180 1.2 3200 3497*1020*1385
PDC-18 450 2150 4 2500 2 3800 4447*1080*1385
PDC-20 400 2250 4.5 2500 3.5 4000 4580*1140*1470
PDC-21 530 2280 4.3 2500 5 5000 4924*1170*1540
PDC-26 655 2800 4.3 2270 8 7000 4300*1900*1350

Main Advantages

Improved Acid-Oil Recovery

Recovers valuable oil from conditioned soapstock and refinery residues.

Continuous Three-Phase Separation

Separates oil, aqueous liquid, and solids in one continuous process.

Reduced Wastewater Load

Removes recoverable oil and suspended solids before wastewater treatment.

Corrosion-Resistant Configuration

Wetted materials can be selected for acidic operating conditions.

Stable Automatic Operation

Adjustable speed, feed rate, and phase interface support changing feed conditions.


What Data Is Needed for Selection?

Please provide:

  • Oil, water, soap, and solids content
  • Feed temperature, pH, and viscosity
  • Required capacity
  • Acidulation method
  • Oil-recovery target
  • Downstream process

FAQ

Can untreated soapstock be separated directly?

Usually not efficiently. Acidulation, heating, or chemical conditioning is often required to break the soap emulsion.

Can the centrifuge recover acid oil?

Yes. It separates acid oil from the aqueous phase and precipitated solids after suitable acidulation.

Which material is suitable for acidic soapstock?

SS316L or duplex steel is commonly considered. Final selection depends on pH, temperature, chlorides, and acid type.

Can the recovered oil be used directly?

Usually further drying, filtration, or purification is required. Final use depends on oil quality and local regulations.

How is buildup from gums and soap solids controlled?

Stable heating, automatic flushing, CIP cleaning, and suitable differential-speed control help reduce deposits.


Contact Peony for Partnership

Peony supports edible-oil refineries, acid-oil processors, soapstock recyclers, wastewater contractors, and engineering companies.

Send us your soapstock composition, pH, temperature, capacity, and recovery target. Our engineering team will recommend a suitable three-phase decanter centrifuge solution.

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