Salt Recovery

Industrial Centrifuge

KWS supplies a quality-assured range of industrial centrifuges for solid–liquid separation in demanding process and ZLD applications. Our product line covers pusher centrifuges for continuous salt and crystal dewatering, basket centrifuges for batch-mode separation of fine or delicate crystals, continuous centrifuges for high-throughput duties, and bag-lifting centrifuges where clean, contained product discharge is required. All units are provided in appropriate metallurgy and surface finish for the application — from food-grade to corrosion-resistant alloys for chemical service.

Key Advantages

Multiple centrifuge types

Pusher, basket, continuous and bag-lifting configurations to match every solid–liquid separation requirement.

ZLD-optimised

Integrated with crystallisers and ATFD dryers as the salt/crystal separation stage in Zero Liquid Discharge trains.

High centrifugal force

Delivers low residual moisture in the cake, reducing downstream drying load and energy consumption.

Process-compatible metallurgy

SS 316L, duplex and Hastelloy options for corrosive, abrasive and high-purity service.

Technical Specifications

TypesPusher · Basket · Continuous · Bag-Lifting
DutySolid–liquid separation, salt & crystal dewatering
Construction MOCSS 304 / SS 316L / Duplex
DriveElectric motor with VFD control
Operating ModeBatch (basket) / Continuous (pusher, continuous)
StandardsIBR / ASME / cGMP (pharma grade)
Delivery Timeline10 – 18 weeks

Applications

  • Salt separation in ZLD plants
  • Sugar crystal dewatering
  • Pharmaceutical API separation
  • Chemical crystal recovery
  • Fertiliser & mineral processing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a pusher and basket centrifuge?

A pusher centrifuge operates continuously, pushing dewatered cake out of the bowl axially — ideal for high-throughput salt and crystal duties. A basket centrifuge is batch-operated and suits fine, delicate or lower-volume crystals where gentle handling is needed.

Where does the centrifuge sit in a ZLD plant?

After the crystalliser — the centrifuge separates the crystallised salt from the mother liquor, producing a low-moisture salt cake for disposal or sale. The centrate is recycled back to the evaporator.

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