A centrifuge with controlled discharge of dense materials disclosed. A
centrifuge includes a fluid separation wall placed within a sleeve to
form a containment zone therebetween. The fluid separation wall aligns
and rotates parallel to an axis of rotation. A receptacle forming a part
of the fluid separation wall includes a void area. An opening extending
through the fluid separation wall from the void area to the outer surface
of the receptacle transports the more dense material to the containment
zone. A valve ring forming a part of the fluid separation wall includes a
valve orifice. The valve ring aligned perpendicular to the axis of
rotation and slides along the fluid separation wall to move between open
and closed positions. The valve orifice aligns with the opening such that
the more dense material exits the fluid separation wall and moves into
the containment zone.