Hydrocyclones

 

High-Efficiency

Provides high-efficiency filtration without media

Fine Filtration

Available for fine (20 micron) or Coarse (25 micron) filtration cut point

Concentrate Dirt

Can effectively concentrate dirt for removal through pressure filtration

How Hydrocyclones Work

Hydrocyclones operate by leveraging the principles of centrifugal force to separate particles from fluid streams. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how the process works:

1. Tangential Inlet

Fluid enters the hydrocyclone tangentially at high velocity, creating a powerful circular flow pattern inside the conical chamber.

2. Vortex Formation

As the liquid spirals downward, centrifugal forces push denser particles outward toward the chamber wall while the lighter fluid moves inward toward the center.

3. Solids Discharge (Underflow)

Separated solids, now concentrated at the outer edge, spiral downward along the cone wall and are discharged through the underflow outlet at the bottom of the unit.

4. Clean Liquid Outlet (Overflow)

Meanwhile, the clarified liquid reverses direction in a tighter, inner spiral—called the vortex finder—and exits through the overflow outlet at the top.

Benefits of Single & Multi-Cone Hydrocyclone Filtration Systems

Hydrocyclone-based filtration offers a powerful blend of simplicity, efficiency, and reliability—making it a go-to solution for industrial solid-liquid separation. Whether deployed as a standalone unit or a modular multi-cone system, hydrocyclones deliver consistent, maintenance-free performance in demanding environments and high-throughput applications.

Shared Benefits:

  • No moving parts = virtually maintenance-free operation
  • Continuous, uninterrupted separation with no filter media to replace
  • Handles abrasive, corrosive, or high-solid-load fluids with ease
  • Compact footprint integrates into existing piping systems
  • Low operating cost and minimal energy consumption

Additional Advantages of Multi-Cone Hydrocyclones:

  • Modular cone design enables easy scalability for high flow rates
  • Higher separation efficiency from increased centrifugal force per cone
  • Extended uptime in continuous or mission-critical applications

 

Hydrocyclone vs. Multi-Cone Hydrocyclone Usage Matrix

Criteria Single Hydrocyclone Multi-Cone Hyrdocyclone
Flow Rate Medium to High Very High, Demanding Flows
Solids Loading Moderate High Solids Concentration
Footprint Constraints Ample Space Needed Limited Space, Compact
System Needed
Redundancy/
Flexibility Needs
Not Critical Important – Cones can be
Isolated/Serviced Individually
System Downtime Downtime Acceptable Minimal Downtime Required
Separation Efficiency Adequate for General Use Enhanced Efficiency with
Multiple Smaller Cones
Scalability/
Modularity
Fixed Capacity Easily Scalable by
Adding/Removing Cones
Maintenance Frequency Moderate Reduced per-cone Wear;
Better for Continuous Use
Cost Considerations Lower Initial Investment Higher Initial Cost,
Better ROI for Large Systems
Typical Applications General Industrial, Agriculture –
Low to Moderate Demand
Mining, Oil & Gas, Power Plants,
High-throughput Industrial Use