Hydrocyclone Separation of solids from liquids by using a centrifugal force Features - solid separation with a hydrocyclone - optimum observation of processes through transparent materials - practical experiments on a laboratory scale Learning objectives/experiments - fundamental principle and the method of operation of a hydrocyclone - solid mass flow rate in feed, overflow and underflow - liquid mass flow rate in feed, overflow and underflow - characteristic values for sharpness of separation - pressure loss at the cyclone dependent on the feed flow rate - influence of solids density on characteristic values and pressure loss Specification [1] solid separation from liquids with a hydrocyclone [2] hydrocyclone with tangential inlet [3] stirred tank for preparation of suspensions [4] centrifugal pump to deliver the suspension [5] adjustment of flow rate by valve in bypass [6] electromagnetic flow meter at inlet [7] sampling points on the overflow and underflow to determine the flow rates and solid concentrations [8] manometer to determine the pressure loss at the cyclone Technical data Cyclone - height: 710mm - Ø: 114mm - vortex finder: Ø 40mm Stirred tank - capacity: 200L - material: stainless steel Overflow tank - capacity: 5L - material: PMMA Pump - max. flow rate: 400L/min - max. head: 30m Measuring ranges pressure: 0...4bar flow rate: 0...200L/min 400V, 50Hz, 3 phases 400V, 60Hz, 3 phases 230V, 60Hz, 3 phases UL/CSA optional LxWxH: 1500x1000x2020mm Weight: approx. 370kg