
The Decanter Centrifuge for Zirconia Slurry Dewatering is designed for continuous solid-liquid separation, zirconia powder recovery, slurry thickening, and process-liquid clarification.
It is suitable for zirconia powder washing, wet grinding, classification overflow, precipitation slurry, ceramic processing wastewater, and fine zirconia recovery. The centrifuge separates zirconia particles, ceramic fines, agglomerates, and suspended impurities from the liquid phase.
| Process Requirement | Decanter Centrifuge Solution |
|---|---|
| Fine zirconia recovery | High-force continuous separation |
| Variable slurry concentration | Adjustable bowl and differential speed |
| Stable slurry thickening | Controlled feeding and pond-depth adjustment |
| Abrasive ceramic particles | Optional wear-resistant configuration |
| Product purity control | Suitable wetted materials and wear components |
| Lower filtration load | Pre-thickening before filter press or dryer |
| Process-water recycling | Clarified liquid for reuse or treatment |
| Automatic operation | PLC and VFD-controlled continuous running |
Peony provides continuous separation solutions for zirconia powder recovery, slurry thickening, and process-liquid recycling.
Zirconia Washing / Grinding / Classification
→ Agitated Slurry Tank
→ Optional pH Adjustment or Flocculant Dosing
→ Decanter Centrifuge
→ Thickened Zirconia Solids
→ Filter Press / Spray Dryer / Dryer / Storage
Clarified Liquid
→ Process-Water Tank
→ Reuse / Polishing Filtration / Wastewater Treatment
Peony Can Provide:
Zirconia slurry enters the rotating bowl through a controlled feed pipe.
An agitated tank helps prevent particle settling and maintains a stable feed concentration.
High-speed rotation separates zirconia particles from the liquid phase.
The dense solids move outward and form a layer against the bowl wall, while clarified liquid remains closer to the center.
The screw conveyor rotates at a controlled differential speed.
It continuously transports the settled zirconia solids toward the conical end for further dewatering.
The separated liquid leaves through the liquid outlet.
It can be reused in washing or grinding, sent to polishing filtration, or transferred to wastewater treatment.
Concentrated zirconia solids are discharged continuously.
The recovered slurry can be transferred to a filter press, spray dryer, dryer, storage tank, or reprocessing system.

| 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 |
Submicron or well-dispersed zirconia particles may settle slowly. Particle-size distribution and settling tests should be checked before selection.
High solids loading or viscosity may reduce throughput. Stable feeding is important for consistent separation.
Dispersants, binders, surfactants, and pH regulators can affect particle settling and clarified-liquid quality.
Zirconia particles can cause wear in the feed zone, screw conveyor, conical section, and solids-discharge ports. Wear protection is recommended for continuous operation.
For advanced ceramic applications, wetted materials and wear-resistant components should be selected to reduce metal contamination.
Flocculant may improve fine-particle recovery, but testing is recommended to avoid contamination or downstream process problems.
High centrifugal force continuously separates dense zirconia particles from washing water, grinding slurry, and classification overflow, reducing valuable powder loss.
Adjustable bowl speed, differential speed, pond depth, and feed rate maintain stable thickening under changing solids concentration and viscosity.
Suitable wetted materials, protected wear areas, and optional ceramic wear components help maintain zirconia purity for advanced ceramic processing.
The feed zone, scroll conveyor, conical section, and solids outlets can be protected against abrasion caused by zirconia particles.
Clarified liquid can be returned to washing, wet grinding, or slurry preparation when it meets the required quality standard.
Please provide:
Yes. It can recover zirconia particles from washing water, grinding slurry, and classification overflow. Very fine particles may require pH adjustment or flocculant dosing.
It is recommended for continuous zirconia slurry processing because ceramic particles may cause wear in the feed and discharge areas.
Yes. It can often be returned to washing, grinding, or slurry preparation after confirming the liquid quality.
Not always. It depends on particle size, slurry stability, solids concentration, and the required liquid clarity.
The decanter is mainly used for continuous thickening and primary dewatering. A filter press may still be required when lower final moisture is needed.
Peony welcomes cooperation with zirconia powder manufacturers, advanced ceramic plants, grinding-system contractors, ceramic wastewater companies, distributors, and industrial separation partners.
We support partners with slurry testing, centrifuge selection, wear-resistant configuration, contamination-control design, process-water recycling, installation guidance, commissioning, spare parts, and after-sales service.
Send us your zirconia slurry information, including particle size, solids concentration, viscosity, required capacity, recovery target, purity requirement, clarified-liquid target, and downstream arrangement. Our engineering team will recommend a suitable decanter centrifuge solution for your zirconia slurry dewatering process.