Evaluation of the Microseparator® in your specific application can be accomplished through a trial rental of either a manual-clean portable module or a self-cleaning automatic Microseparator® version. Preliminary to testing the machines, we recommend that you take the following steps

• Evaluate a sample of your process liquid and solids at your site by observing the effects of 1 gravity in a clear sample container. Gravity separation will reveal (given enough time, maybe 1 hr. to 1 day) the specific components of your process liquid. Normally you will observe heavy phase solids settled to the bottom of the container, above that will be the heavy phase liquid, and possibly an intermediate phase of liquids/solids between the heavy liquid phase and a light liquid phase if it exists. When taking samples, it is important that you capture them as the fluid leaves your process, not from the upper level of a settling tank in which gravity has settled a high percentage of the process solids. Based upon your observed results, we may ask that you provide us with a representative pint sample of the process liquid for evaluation in our lab.

• Allow us to refer you to plants performing operations substantially similar, if not identical to yours that are currently operating a Microseparator® for clarification of their fluids. Let them tell you the results they are achieving. If you wish to proceed with an on-site test program, we ask that you complete the application data sheet, below left, and submit it to us. After review of your data, we will contact you to discuss a test program protocol and provide you with our quotation for the test program.

To properly size a basket centrifuge for your application, we need to know how much solids are generated in a unit of time so that the cleaning frequency can be calculated. To accurately estimate solids, we recommend that you observe the depth of accumulated solids during your next tank cleanout. Using inches as the measure, multiply tank length x width x depth of sludge x .0043. This formula will tell you the number of gallons of solids collected. Divide the total number of gallons by the number of operating hours prior to the cleanout to calculate the average number of gallons of solids generated per hour.