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China Three Phase Decanter Centrifuge for Used Cooking Oil Recovery
China Three Phase Decanter Centrifuge for Used Cooking Oil Recovery

  1. China Three Phase Decanter Centrifuge for Used Cooking Oil Recovery
  2. China Three Phase Decanter Centrifuge for Used Cooking Oil Recovery
  3. China Three Phase Decanter Centrifuge for Used Cooking Oil Recovery
  4. China Three Phase Decanter Centrifuge for Used Cooking Oil Recovery
  5. China Three Phase Decanter Centrifuge for Used Cooking Oil Recovery
  6. China Three Phase Decanter Centrifuge for Used Cooking Oil Recovery

Three Phase Decanter Centrifuge for Used Cooking Oil Recovery

  1. MOQ: 1 set
  2. Price: USD22000-120000/set FOB Shanghai
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Packaging Details Standard export package, polywood, fumigated wood, filmed
Delivery Time 45-75 days after down payment
Payment Terms TT,.LC,Western Union
Supply Ability 60 sets per month
Application Liquid-liquid-solid separation
Operation Automatic continuous
MOC SS
Motor Double
Control box With
PLC Optional
Bearing SKF, NSK
Color Customized
Place of Origin China
Brand Name Peony
Certification ISO
Model Number PDCS

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Packaging Details Standard export package, polywood, fumigated wood, filmed Delivery Time 45-75 days after down payment
Payment Terms TT,.LC,Western Union Supply Ability 60 sets per month
Application Liquid-liquid-solid separation Operation Automatic continuous
MOC SS Motor Double
Control box With PLC Optional
Bearing SKF, NSK Color Customized
Place of Origin China Brand Name Peony
Certification ISO Model Number PDCS
High Light liquid liquid separation equipmentthree phase centrifuge
Three Phase Decanter Centrifuge for Used Cooking Oil Recovery
Description

A three phase decanter centrifuge for used cooking oil recovery is designed to continuously separate recovered oil, water, and suspended solids from waste cooking oil mixtures in a single operation. It is widely used in used cooking oil recycling plants, grease recovery systems, food waste oil recovery, and biodiesel pretreatment lines.

Compared with simple settling or basic filtration, a three phase decanter provides faster separation, better oil recovery, lower solids carryover, and more stable continuous operation.

For plants handling variable waste oil feeds, it helps reduce manual cleaning, improve downstream processing stability, and increase the value of recovered oil.


Typical Separation Targets
  • Used cooking oil recovery
  • Waste fryer oil separation
  • Grease trap oil recovery
  • Food waste oil separation
  • Restaurant waste oil pretreatment
  • Biodiesel feedstock pretreatment
  • Oil-water-solid separation from collected waste oil mixtures

Why Used Cooking Oil Requires Three-Phase Separation

Used cooking oil is usually not a clean liquid. In most real operating conditions, it contains three main phases at the same time:

  • Oil phase: reusable oil fraction
  • Water phase: free water and emulsified moisture
  • Solid phase: food crumbs, carbonized particles, fine sludge, and suspended impurities

This is why simple oil-water separation is often not enough.

If solids are not removed effectively, they can increase wear, block pipelines, contaminate recovered oil, and create instability in storage or downstream refining. If water remains too high, the oil becomes less suitable for reuse or for biodiesel feed preparation. A three phase decanter centrifuge solves this by separating all three phases continuously in one machine.


How the Three Phase Decanter Works in Used Cooking Oil Recovery

The used cooking oil mixture enters the rotating bowl through the feed pipe.

Under centrifugal force, the heaviest solid particles move outward and form a solids layer near the bowl wall. The water phase, being heavier than oil but lighter than solids, forms the middle liquid layer. The oil phase, as the lightest fraction, remains closer to the center.

A screw conveyor rotates at a controlled differential speed and continuously pushes the separated solids toward the discharge end. Meanwhile, the liquid phases are separated internally and discharged in a controlled manner, allowing continuous recovery of oil while removing water and solids.


Technical Parameter
Model Diameter (mm) Length (mm) Length-to-diameter rate G force Max solid discharge (m³/h) Weight (kg) Dimension (L*W*H) (mm)
PDC-10 250 1000 4 4080 0.4 1000 2410*800*1080
PDC-12 4200 1350 4 3500 0.6 1200 2610*800*1080
PDC-12 4200 1350 4.5 3180 1.2 1800 3495*840*1180
PDC-18 4000 1600 4.5 3180 1.2 3200 3497*1020*1385
PDC-18 450 2150 4 2500 2 3800 4447*1080*1385
PDC-20 400 2250 4.5 2500 3.5 4000 4580*1140*1470
PDC-21 530 2280 4.3 2500 5 5000 4924*1170*1540
PDC-26 655 2800 4.3 2270 8 7000 4300*1900*1350

Main Advantages in Used Cooking Oil Recovery
Oil, water, and solids are separated in one step

Instead of using multiple separate units, the three phase decanter performs continuous three-phase separation in one machine, simplifying the process line.

Better recovered oil quality

By removing water and suspended solids more effectively, the recovered oil becomes cleaner and more suitable for storage, resale, or downstream treatment.

Reduced disposal load

Solids are discharged continuously, helping reduce sludge volume and lower waste handling pressure.

Stable continuous operation

The machine is suitable for plants that require continuous processing of variable waste oil feeds rather than stop-and-go batch settling.

Lower labor dependence

Compared with manual settling, skimming, and repeated tank cleaning, the centrifuge reduces operator workload and improves process consistency.

Better pretreatment for biodiesel or refining

A more stable oil feed can help improve the performance of downstream heating, filtration, reaction, or purification steps.


Expected Results

Under suitable feed temperature and operating conditions, the system can typically help achieve:

  • 70–90% usable oil recovery
  • 30–60% reduction in water content in the recovered oil phase.
  • 60–85% reduction of suspended solids before downstream filtration or biodiesel pretreatment.
  • 30–60% reduction in sludge / residue volume
  • 8–24 hours/day continuous operation
  • More stable feed quality for biodiesel pretreatment, oil refining, or waste oil recycling.

Final performance depends on oil content, water content, solids content, viscosity, temperature, emulsification level, and operating parameters.


What Data Is Needed for Selection?

To recommend a suitable three phase decanter centrifuge for used cooking oil recovery, it is helpful to provide the following information:

  • Processing capacity (L/h or m³/h)
  • Type of feed material
  • Oil content
  • Water content
  • Solids content
  • Particle size or solids characteristics
  • Operating temperature
  • Feed viscosity
  • Whether the feed is heated before separation
  • Required oil purity
  • Required water phase quality
  • Required solids dryness
  • Continuous or batch operation preference
  • Site power supply and control requirements

FAQ
What is the main purpose of a three phase decanter in used cooking oil recovery?

Its main purpose is to continuously separate oil, water, and solids from used cooking oil mixtures so that the oil can be recovered more efficiently.

Why not use a two phase decanter?

A two phase decanter mainly separates solids and liquid. If the liquid phase contains both oil and water, a three phase decanter is usually more suitable because it can separate the two liquid phases at the same time.

Can it handle feed with high solids content?

Yes, but the actual suitability depends on solids concentration, particle type, viscosity, and required throughput. For high-solids or unstable feeds, a reinforced configuration may be recommended.

Is heating necessary?

In many used cooking oil applications, preheating helps reduce viscosity and improve separation efficiency. The exact temperature range depends on the feed characteristics and process target.

Can the machine be used before biodiesel production?

Yes. It is commonly used as a pretreatment step to reduce water and solids before further biodiesel processing.


Contact Peony for Partnership

If you have customer resources or project opportunities in used cooking oil recycling, biodiesel pretreatment, grease recovery, or oil-water-solid separation, Peony welcomes cooperation.

We support distributors, agents, and project partners with model selection, process advice, customized configuration, equipment manufacturing, installation guidance, spare parts, and after-sales service.

Send us your market, customer type, and project details. Our team will help evaluate the suitable separation solution.

Company Details

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  • Business Type:

    Manufacturer,Distributor/Wholesaler,Exporter,Trading Company,Seller,Other

  • Year Established:

    1990

  • Total Annual:

    35Million -40Million

  • Employee Number:

    500~550

  • Ecer Certification:

    Verified Supplier

Basic Information Zhangjiagang City Peony Machinery Co., Ltd., founded as a special producing enterprise of separating equipment in 2008, is the well-known manufacturer and service provider of separation and filtration in China. Peony dedicated to solving the solid-liquid, liquid-liquid separat... Basic Information Zhangjiagang City Peony Machinery Co., Ltd., founded as a special producing enterprise of separating equipment in 2008, is the well-known manufacturer and service provider of separation and filtration in China. Peony dedicated to solving the solid-liquid, liquid-liquid separat...

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