Description of Operations:
Based on the centrifuge principle, the particles are spun against the outside wall of the Hydrocyclone and gravitate towards the bottom into the underflow chamber (sedimentation tank) while clean liquid moves upward to the center of the spiral, towards the top outlet. The velocity at which the water flows through the Hydrocyclone determines the efficiency at which the particles are separated from the water.
- Normal working conditions are achieved when headloss on the Hydrocyclone is not less than 3 psi. A headloss of less than 3 psi will reduce the separation efficiency and a headloss of more than 8 psi might induce increased erosion.
- The flow during operation of the system needs to be fairly constant to ensure effectiveness of separator.