Centrifuge
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-004567
1. A mechanical device that uses centrifugal or rotational forces to separate solids from liquids.
2. Equipment often used to separate solids from liquids using centrifugal force. The object rotates around an axis and the force perpendicular to the axis of spin separates the phases.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-004567 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Laws, regulations and executive orders |
| References | Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms; EPA EV-Built Environments-Devices, Equipment, Appliances |
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