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Lynx 40
Big bowl VFD high speed centrifuge. Full specifications and the original PDF.
Variable frequency drive, high volume, high G force centrifuge in a slim line frame. The largest bowl in the fleet, for high rate drilling programs where barite recovery and low gravity solids removal both have to keep up with the pumps.
TypeBig bowl VFD high speed centrifugeManufacturerAlfa Laval
Specifications
G force and feed rate
| Max design speed |
3,650 rpm |
| Max operating speed |
3,000 rpm |
| Max G force |
3,594 G at 3,650 rpm |
| Max sigma value |
4,049 m² (43,583 ft²) at 3,000 rpm |
| Hydraulic capacity |
128.0 m³/h (528 GPM) |
| Max solids discharge rate |
12.5 m³/h (55 GPM) |
| Operating differential |
1 to 40 rpm |
Rotating assembly
| Bowl diameter, internal |
482.6 mm (19.00 in.) |
| Bowl length, internal |
2,032 mm (80.00 in.) |
| Bowl material |
Stainless steel duplex |
| Pond setting |
126 mm to 180 mm |
| Scroll type |
Single lead, quasi axial flow |
| Scroll pitch |
152 mm (5.98 in.) |
| Scroll angle |
6 degrees |
| Scroll material |
Stainless steel duplex |
| Flights protection |
Tungsten carbide tiles |
| Bushings protection |
Tungsten carbide solids discharge |
| Bearings |
Grease lubricated, manual |
Drive and control
| Drive system |
VFD, variable frequency drive |
| Control system |
PLC, programmable logic controller |
| Main drive motor |
93 kW (125 HP) |
| Back drive motor |
15 kW (20 HP) |
| Voltage |
440/480 V, 60 Hz, 3 phase |
| Gearbox |
Planetary, ratio 169:1 |
| Max output torque |
6,000 Nm (4,425 ft lb) |
Dimensions and weight
| Length |
5,080 mm (198.00 in.) |
| Height |
1,490 mm (58.00 in.) |
| Width |
1,360 mm (53.00 in.) |
| Weight |
5,000 kg (11,000 lbs.) |
Connections and certification
| Feed pipe |
2 in. ANSI B 16.5 welding neck |
| Liquid discharge |
6 in. Victaulic |
| Solids discharge |
810 x 450 mm (31.89 x 17.72 in.) |
| Certification |
Class I, Division I hazardous areas, USA and Canada |
| Operating temperature |
0 to +40 °C (+32 to +104 °F) |
| Process fluid temperature |
Drilling fluid below 85 °C (185 °F) |
Download the Lynx 40 spec sheet
Figures come from the manufacturer spec sheet linked above, which remains the authority. Ask us for the configuration on the unit you are quoting.
