Inventors:
Ryllee Tettleton - Spring TX, US
Louis Gouin - Spring TX, US
Assignee:
National-Oilwell, L.P. - Houston TX
International Classification:
B04B001/20
Abstract:
Provided herein are methods and apparatus for a centrifuge accelerator system releasably mounted within a centrifuge assembly by a detachable connector, thereby improving the accessibility of the accelerator. The centrifuge assembly includes a hollow bowl, a rotating conveyor, a drive shaft, and an accelerator. A series of detachable connectors are used to mount the drive shaft and accelerator within the centrifuge assembly, providing a repeatable technique for gaining access to the accelerator without damaging or destroying the rotating conveyor or drive shaft. Mounting the accelerator in a detachable, non-permanent manner renders the ability to repair or replace the accelerator more efficient.