Tanks and Hydrocyclones

Hydrocyclone

A hydrocyclone thickens washed salt slurry and separates part of the fine impurities with the brine before the slurry goes to the centrifuge.

Illustrative drawing — not a photograph of Smart Makina equipment.

Specifications

Capacity, dimensions, materials and power requirements are defined for each project. They depend on the material being processed, the required output, the moisture level and the conditions of the site.

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Product description

A hydrocyclone separates particles by centrifugal force and has no moving parts. The slurry is pumped into it tangentially and spins inside the cone: the heavier salt crystals move to the wall and leave through the bottom outlet as a thickened slurry, while most of the brine, carrying fine impurities, leaves through the top outlet.

In a salt washing line the hydrocyclone is usually placed between the washing tanks and the centrifuge, so that the centrifuge receives a thicker slurry. How well it separates depends on the slurry, the feed pressure and the size of the unit, which is why it is selected for each line.

Key features

  • Separation by centrifugal force with no moving parts
  • Thickens the salt slurry before the centrifuge
  • Removes part of the fine impurities with the overflow brine

Applications

  • Thickening washed salt slurry before centrifuging
  • Separating fine insoluble impurities from salt

Frequently asked questions

What information do you need to prepare a quotation?

Tell us the material to be processed, the required output if it is known, and whether the equipment is for a new line or an existing one. Drawings or photos of the current line help. If some details are not decided yet, our team can discuss them with you.

Are the specifications fixed?

No. The suitable design depends on the feed material, the required capacity, the moisture level and the site conditions, so the specifications are agreed for each project.

Do you offer maintenance and spare parts?

Maintenance and spare parts are among the services of Smart Makina. Contact us with the type of equipment and its current condition so the request can be reviewed.

Interested in Hydrocyclone?

Send us your requirements and our team will prepare a quotation.

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