How do perforated walls in a basket centrifuge separate solids from liquids?

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In a basket centrifuge, the perforated wall acts as a filter to separate solids from liquids. The outer wall of the basket typically consists of a fine mesh screen, often supported by a coarser screen and the centrifuge bowl itself.1

As the basket spins, the applied centrifugal force drives the liquid through the openings in the mesh screen. Particles that are too large to pass through the screen are retained and deposited against the wall, effectively separating them from the fluid. This mechanism is widely utilized in various applications, such as the manufacture of cane sugar, the processing of crystals and fibrous materials, and the rapid drying of clothes in laundries.12