Question

Which centrifuge used for separating caffeine?

(a) Low speed centrifuge

(b) Peeler centrifuge

(c) Ultra centrifuge

(d) Conveyor discharge centrifuge

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Answer 1

Right option is (b) Peeler centrifuge

To explain I would say: Peeler centrifuge is used for separating caffeine. The peeler centrifuge has rotating filtration basket connected in at axis. The principle of centrifugal force is to separate solids from liquids by density difference.