In solid-based applications, decanters from GEA Westfalia Separator ensure optimum separation efficiency, particularly in the case of suspensions with a very high proportion of solids. They are also used for the extraction of constituents from liquids and for concentrating, dewatering and classifying solids.

Application areas include

• Waste water treatment in sewage treatment plants
• Wash water cleaning and treatment of fruit and vegetables in the food industry
• Recovery of animal and plant oils and fats
• Production of herbal medicines
• Copper extraction
• Chemical extraction in the paper industry
• Waste oil treatment for power generation
• Extraction of crude oil on oil platforms

Decanters are available in different designs:

• Clarifying decanter for clarifying liquids
• Classifying decanters for the extraction of different solid fractions
• Concentrating decanter for the concentration of solids
• Dewatering decanter for maximum concentration of solids
• Extraction decanters for the extraction of reusable materials
• Separating decanter for the separation of liquid mixtures and the simultaneous separation of solids

Please see some product examples below. Further technical information is available to you at our website (see “Related Links”).