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A hydrocyclone (often referred to by the shortened form cyclone) is a device to classify, separate or sort particles in a liquid suspension based on the ratio of their centripetal force to fluid resistance. This ratio is high for dense (where separation by density is required) and coarse (where separation by size is required) particles, and low for light and fine particles. Hydrocyclones also find application in the separation of liquids of different densities. |
The fluid is feed into the cyclone under pressure from a feed pump. The velocity of the influent causes the particles to rotate rapidly into the inlet head of the cyclone. The liquid phase, and lighter solids spiral inward and upward for discharge through the liquid outlet. The heavy and coarse solids and the liquid film around the particles spiral to the outside and down the cone sections and out the discharge. Cyclones materials, sizes and the number of cyclones in a radial or inline system can vary depending on the feed pressure, particle size distribution and capacity. | ![]() |
Hydrocyclone Applications: