What Is a Hydrocyclone?
A hydrocyclone is a device designed for the separation of liquid and solid particles within a liquid medium. It utilizes centrifugal force to segregate, classify, and concentrate solid particles, usually in the micron range, suspended in the liquid.
Often called “liquid cyclones” or “wet cyclones,” hydrocyclones operate on the same principle as dry cyclones but are typically smaller, with diameters ranging from 1 to 75 cm due to the liquid medium.
With a simple structure that only requires liquid injection for operation and no moving parts, hydrocyclones are user-friendly and efficient. Their applications are diverse, ranging from classifying lightweight materials like silicon carbide and wood powder to removing sand and fine particles containing iron powder from liquids.