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Hydrocyclone Separator

Hydrocyclone Separator

Separation particle size: Typically 20 ~ 100 microns

Operating pressure: 0.5 ~ 2.5 bar

Flow rate range: 10 ~ 500 m³/h

Pressure drop: Low

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A hydrocyclone separator is a specific application of hydrocyclone technology focused on isolating and removing solid contaminants from a liquid stream. It acts as a continuous, high-volume pre-filter to protect downstream equipment like membranes, pumps, and fine filters from abrasive wear and clogging.

Key Benefits

  • Continuous Operation – Operates non-stop without needing to shut down for backwashing or filter changes.

  • Low Maintenance – Zero moving parts and no internal screens mean it rarely clogs and lasts for years.

  • Zero Liquid Loss – Most industrial separators use a purge valve or a collection chamber at the bottom to flush out solids with minimal water waste.

  • Low Pressure Drop – Requires very little energy to maintain the internal vortex compared to tight media filters.

Where Separators Are Installed

  • Industrial Cooling Towers – Removes airborne dust, scale, and sand from cooling loop water.

  • Agricultural Irrigation – Filters sand and silt from well water or river water to prevent nozzle clogs.

  • Desalination Plants – Acts as a crucial pre-treatment step to protect expensive reverse osmosis (RO) membranes.

  • Food & Beverage – Separates heavy solids from process wash water for recycling or safe disposal.

Parameters
Parameter Name Typical Range / Description
Flow Rate Capacity 5 – 500 m³/h (model dependent, can be installed in parallel)
Separation Cut Size (d₅₀) 40 – 100 microns (common range; lower sizes require custom design)
Maximum Working Pressure 2 – 10 bar (typically 3 – 6 bar)
Operating Temperature 0 – 80 °C (high-temperature version up to 120 °C available)
Required Inlet Velocity 5 – 10 m/s (to maintain effective vortex)
Pressure Drop (ΔP) 0.5 – 2.5 bar (depending on flow rate and model)
Minimum Density Difference ≥ 0.2 – 0.5 g/cm³ (between solid and liquid)
Materials of Construction Stainless steel 304/316L, Polyurethane, High-chrome cast iron, Nylon
Connection Size DN50 – DN300 (flanged or threaded)
Underflow Discharge Method Manual / automatic timed purge valve, sand collection hopper
Suitable Media Water, coolant, light oil (low viscosity), seawater, well water
Type of Solids Removed Sand, scale, metal chips, heavy slurry particles

Notice: There is a chance that JIEMA may make changes on above-mentioned information. Product pictures and parameters about models, data, performances and specifications on this website are for reference only.

                           
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