Centrifugation Process Quiz

What is the main purpose of a centrifuge?

• To measure density

• To heat liquids

• To separate particles from a solution

• To mix different solutions

Which factor does NOT affect the centrifugation process?

• Size of particles

• Color of particles

• Shape of particles

• Density of the medium

What is the term for the force created by a centrifuge?

• Gravitational force

• Frictional force

• Centrifugal force

• Magnetic force

Which type of centrifuge is used for solid-liquid separation?

• Pusher-type centrifuge

• Decanting centrifuge

• Sedimentation centrifuge

• Filtration centrifuge

What is the purpose of the classification function in centrifugation?

• To remove impurities

• To clarify liquids

• To sort by size and density

• To concentrate solids

What happens during the clarification process?

• Liquid is concentrated

• Larger particles are separated from smaller ones

• Solids are removed from liquids

• Suspended solids are minimized in the liquid product

What is the critical speed of rotation?

• The speed of the liquid flow

• The speed that causes large deflections and vibrations

• The speed at which the centrifuge stops

• The speed at which solids are separated

Which of the following is NOT a type of centrifuge mentioned?

• Tubular centrifuge

• Disc bowl centrifuge

• High-speed refrigerated centrifuge

• Magnetic centrifuge

What is the main function of degritting in centrifugation?

• To separate two liquid fractions

• To clarify liquids

• To concentrate solids

• To remove oversized and foreign particles

What is the role of the pusher disc in a pusher-type centrifuge?

• To increase the speed of rotation

• To separate solids from liquids

• To push the cake out of the centrifuge

• To balance the load