Separator
the name commonly applied to machines which separate the SEPTARIA taining a number of conical plates. They are continuous in action. For instance, in the De Laval separator, commonly used in dairies for separating cream, a steady stream of milk is introduced into the machine, while a stream of skim milk flows from one point and a smaller stream of cream from another. These machines are highly efficient and, when properly used, leave less than one-tenth of a per cent of fat in the milk. Another type of centrifugal separator is largely used in the sugar industry r industry . This type consists of a cylindrical basket which can be made to revolve at high speed. The sides of the basket are of fine wire screens or of cloth. Wet sugar is introduced into the basket and is flung, by centrifugal action, against the sides The water is forced through the fine mesh, while the dry sugar is retained.
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