CENTRIFUGATION
Separation & Concentration
Centrifugation
PrerequisiteAlso: spin separation · clarification · decanter
Density-based separation by spinning — cream from milk, oil from olive press, yeast from beer.
Typical Hazards
- BBiologicalBiofilm in bowl
- CChemicalLubricant migration; cleaning chemical residue
- PPhysicalBowl wear, balance-weight migration
Typical Controls
- CIP validation of bowl
- Vibration monitoring (balance check)
- Food-grade lubricant
Regulatory Citations
1 cross-references across 1 documents
21 CFR Part 117