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Description of main parts
4.1
System overview
The
Alfa Laval Alfie
500 cleaning system
consists of the following parts (numbered in
process order):
1.
Suction device
Feed inlet with adjustable height setting. For
tanks with a depth min. 100 mm.
2.
Hoses
For in- and outlet of feed between the cleaning
unit and the liquid tank.
3.
Strainer
Greater particles are removed here before the
feed enters the separator.
4.
Pump
Feed pump for the liquid. The pump speed is
raised until the counter pressure in the outlet
line passes 50 kPa.
5.
Separator
Removes oil and solids from the liquid.
The separator has a bowl hood interlock(•) over
the hood and connection housing. A magnetic
switch indicates if the interlock is in correct
position. If not, the control system prohibits the
unit from starting.
6.
Pressure sensor at separator outlet
If the counter pressure after the separator does
not reach at least 50 kPa within 35 seconds
after start the pump is stopped.
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