Capacity

General definition of the term

Capacity is a key figure that describes the quantity that is processed or transferred over a specified period of time.

How is the flow rate of a centrifuge calculated?

In centrifugation, the flow rate is the nominal capacity of a centrifuge. The capacity indicates the amount of suspension the centrifuge processes in a certain time.

Method of calculating capacity

Alternative terms for capacity are: flow rate, throughput performance, throughput volume, nominal capacity, performance

Relevant units related to the concept of capacity are:

Cubic meters per hour: m³/h
Tons per hour: t/h
Hectoliters per hour: hl/h
Liters per hour: l/h
Kilograms per hour: kg/h

Source

[1] Duden 05/2019: Durchsatz, www.duden.de/rechtschreibung/Durchsatz

[2] Horst Kuchling: Pocketbook of Physics; Published by Fachbuchverlag Leipzig, 16. Edition 1996