Sand Separation Technology
The Separation Process:
The water stream enters the cyclone at a relatively high velocity via the inlet pipe, which is
positioned, tangentially to the body of the cyclone.
The shape of the cone creates a vortex of water.
The resulting centrifugal force pushes the sand and other solids of a high specific gravity,
out of the main flow stream.
The low flow speed, next to the cyclone walls, cannot carry the heavy particles and allows
them to drop by gravity to the collecting tank below, while the clean water rises up in a
spiral motion to the outlet port.
Evacuation of the dirt collected by the chamber is achieved by opening a control valve,
normally activated by a controller usually triggered by time or set volume.
Sand Separator Technology
Hydrocyclones operate effectively and efficiently under a set flow rate. Constancy of flow rate
and adaptability of design enhance efficiency further.
When flushed regularly , cyclones require minimal maintenance.
The Hydrocyclone is a function
specific product, designed for the
removal of sand and therefore
comprising an invaluable element in
any total filtration system where sand
is an issue.
Although
the
Hydrocyclone
will
remove / separate any particles with
a higher specific gravity (SG) than
water
(1g/cm
3
or
9.345
lb/ft
3
),
maximum benefits are gained with an
optimal SG ratio of 1.1:1, where the
sand SG is 40% grater than the water
SG (i.e. 1.4g/cm
3
or 11.683 lb/ft
3
).
Sand Separators for Water Filtration Batteries.
by www.irrigationglobal.com
