Description
Apparent force that draws a rotating body away from the centre of rotation. Application to machines that use centrifugal forces.
Alternative labels
circulating force
centrifugal forces
rotating force
circular force
a centrifugal force
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Centrifugal force is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Centrifuge operator: Centrifuge operators tend centrifugal machines that separate impurities from food materials aimed to be further processed as to achieve finished foodstuffs.
Honey extractor: Honey extractors operate machines to extract liquid honey from honeycombs. They place decapped honeycombs in honey-extracting machine baskets to empty honeycombs.
Optional knowledge
Centrifugal force is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Chemical mixer: Chemical mixers operate and maintain mixing tanks and blenders in order to develop chemical products out of raw materials, making sure the end products are in conformance to the batch tickets specifications.
Food production operator: Food production operators supply and perform one or more tasks in different stages of the food production process. They perform manufacturing operations and processes to foods and beverages, perform packaging, operate machines manually or automatically, follow predetermined procedures, and take food safety regulations on board.
References
- Centrifugal force – ESCO
