What variables and equation is needed to calculate the mechanical energy (kW) of a decanter.

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What variables and equation is needed to calculate the mechanical energy (kW) of a decanter. A sample is shown below. 

VARIABLES
H/D=
Total Volume
Diameter
Height
Power Number
Density (kg/m3)
Speed of Impeller (rps)
Diameter of impeller (m)
DESIGN CALCULATIONS
POWER
MECHANICAL ENERGY BALANCE (DECANTER CENTRIFUGE)
Reference: velcrum
6.00
2.00
90.03
2.37
4.74
velcrum
0.08
0.00
(assuming turbulent)
kg/m3
rps
kW
Transcribed Image Text:VARIABLES H/D= Total Volume Diameter Height Power Number Density (kg/m3) Speed of Impeller (rps) Diameter of impeller (m) DESIGN CALCULATIONS POWER MECHANICAL ENERGY BALANCE (DECANTER CENTRIFUGE) Reference: velcrum 6.00 2.00 90.03 2.37 4.74 velcrum 0.08 0.00 (assuming turbulent) kg/m3 rps kW
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