Cyclone Test Rig &
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Description
CONTACT US Sepor’s Cyclone Test Rig is designed for
Ph on e : 31 0- 830 -6 601 laboratory testing of hydrocyclone
FAX : 31 0- 830- 933 6 separation of slurries. It comes standard
Ema il : inf o@s e por .c o m with a 2 inch Krebs Urethane Cyclone, a 190
& ser vic es@ se po r. co m liter sump (optional larger 283 liter sump
available upon request) and a 1-1/2 x 2
LOCATIONS slurry pump with a 7.5 HP/220, 380 or 440
WEST COA ST V/3 Ph/50-60 Hz TEFC motor. The pump
71 8 N . F rie s Aven ue speed is controlled by a frequency inverter
Wilm ing to n , CA 907 44 for variable speed with a pinch valve to
EAST COA ST help regulate flow. Also included is internal
3740 N W 1 2 4th A ve piping and valves to circulate the slurry
Cor al S prin gs , F L 330 65 through the cyclone from the sump or to
re-circulate the slurry, and a pressure
gauge to monitor the pressure drop across
the cyclone. All equipment is conveniently
mounted on a sturdy structural steel frame
with swivel castors for mobility.
The Gmax 2-inch cyclone comes standard with the unit and has a typical
separation range for particles of 15 microns in size. The cyclone test rig will
operate cyclones ranging from 1/2 inch up to 4 inches. Custom cyclone test units
can be designed for a larger range of cyclones upon request.
HYDROCYCLONES:
Standard Classifying Cyclones are manufactured with sectionalized metal
housings fitted with replaceable molded liners of abrasion resistant elastomers,
ceramics or alloys. A combination of high density gum rubber and ceramic liners
is commonly used for metallurgical applications.
These cyclones feature involuted feed entry into the cyclone, which minimizes
turbulence due to feed entering the cyclone. This allows these cyclones to make a
finer particle size separation than would be possible with a tangential feed entry
cyclone. Pictured are the classifying cyclones we use on pilot plant applications
and the cyclone test rig.
Catalog Number Description
050K-001 Cyclone test rig assembly, with carbon steel sump
050K-002 Cyclone test rig assembly, with carbon steel sump, lined with
polyurethane
050K-004 Cyclone test rig assembly, with stainless steel sump
080B-010 Optional 1725 RPM mixer for sump
FEATURES: Interchangeable orifices can be used to obtain a range of separations with the cyclone. The feed
entry nozzle for each cyclone is molded into the inlet head liner and for each cyclone, at least two different
size feed nozzles are available. Three sizes of
vortex finders are available for each cyclone.
Apex valve liners or inserts can be used to
change the size of the apex orifice. Some
models may be manufactured without the
cylinder section, or with a longer than normal
cylinder section. Generally, the longer the
cylinder section, the finer the particle size
separation obtainable. Metal cyclone
housings fitted with molded liners offer the
advantage of replacing the relatively
inexpensive liners instead of the more
expensive cyclone. Feed inlet and overflow
adapters can be supplied for connection by
means of Victaulic couplings, grooved or
plain end, or with standard flanges. A typical
standard cyclone configuration is cast steel
construction with gum rubber lining. We have
urethane linings, stainless steel construction
or all urethane construction available for our
classifying cyclones. For capacities and
classifying particle size ranges, refer to the
following table.
Catalog Number Cyclone Size Capacity (GPM) Separation Size Range Maximum Feed Size
050J-001 1/2″ 0.6 – 0.95 – 10 µ 48 Mesh
050J-005 1″ 2.7 – 4.7 – 14 µ 28 Mesh
050J-010 2″ 16 – 27 11 – 22 µ 2 mm
050J-015 3″ 13 – 30 – 30 µ 2 mm
050J-020 4″ 17 – 70 – 36 µ 4 mm
050J-025 6″ 46 – 205 – 47 µ 6 mm
050J-030 10″ 200 – 300 – 100 µ 10 mm
Above performance characteristics are based on average operation conditions.
Gmax Vortex Finder Size SG Dry Solids % Solids GPM Slurry TPH Solids Separation Particle Size
Cyclone Used
Gmax U2″ 1/2″ 2.6 20% 20 1.3 15μ
Gmax U3″ 3/4″ 2.6 20% 40 2.5 20μ
Gmax U4″ 1.5″ 2.6 20% 80 5 35μ
Cyclones
Description
Standard Classifying Cyclones are manufactured with
sectionalized metal housings fitted with replaceable molded
liners of abrasion resistant elastomers, ceramics or alloys. A
combination of high-density gum rubber and ceramic liners is
commonly used for metallurgical applications. These cyclones
feature involuted feed entry into the cyclone, which minimizes
turbulence due to feed entering the cyclone. This allows these
cyclones to make a finer particle size separation than would be
possible with a tangential feed entry cyclone.
FEATURES
Interchangeable orifices can be used to obtain a range of
separations with the cyclone. The feed entry nozzle for each
cyclone is molded into the inlet head liner and for each cyclone,
at least two different size feed nozzles are available. Three sizes
of vortex finders are available for each cyclone. Apex valve liners
or inserts can be used to change the size of the apex orifice.
Some models may be manufactured without the cylinder
section, or with a longer than normal cylinder section. Generally,
the longer the cylinder section, the finer the particle size separation obtainable. Metal cyclone housings fitted
with molded liners offer the advantage of replacing the relatively inexpensive liners instead of the more
expensive cyclone. Feed inlet and overflow adapters can be supplied for connection by means of Victaulic
couplings, grooved or plain end, or with standard flanges.
A typical standard cyclone configuration is cast steel construction with gum rubber lining. We have urethane
linings, stainless steel construction or all urethane construction available for our classifying cyclones. For
capacities and classifying particle size ranges, refer to the following table.
A cyclone’s performance is determined by the particle size distribution, the particle densities, the percent
solids of the feed and the volumetric feed rate of the cyclone. Feed to the cyclone should have a density of
156 to 200 pounds per cubic foot (dry solids). These solids should be in a slurry form (a mixture of liquid and
solids). The feed solids concentration should be no more than 30% solids by weight. The feed should not be
unusually viscous, such as might exist with a high concentration of clays.
Cyclone selection is generally made by determining the cyclone which will make the desired particle size
separation, a operating inlet pressure drop of between 5 and 15 PSI and the GPM of cyclone slurry feed
required for adequate performance. Then attention must be devoted to details such as corrosion resistance
of the construction/lining materials and abrasion resistance of the construction/lining materials.
Laboratory testing is advised prior to selecting a cyclone for an in-plant application. Sepor has available the
Laboratory Test Rig for the purpose of laboratory cyclone testing (Catalog Number 050K-001).
Catalog Cyclone Capacity Separation Size Maximum Feed
Number Size (GPM) Range Size
050J-001 1/2″ 0.6 – 0.9 5 – 10 μ 48 Mesh
050J-005 1″ 2.7 – 4.7 – 14 μ 28 Mesh
050J-010 2″ 16 – 27 11 – 22 μ 2 mm
050J-015 3″ 13 – 30 – 30 μ 2 mm
050J-020 4″ 17 – 70 – 36 μ 4 mm
050J-025 6″ 46 – 205 – 47 μ 6 mm
050J-030 10″ 200 – 300 – 100 μ 10 mm
Above is an illustration of an involuted Above is an illustration of the pattern of
feed flow to a cyclone and a tangential flow from the apex of a cyclone.
feed to a cyclone. Involuted feed has a
smooth flow, while the tangential feed
generates extreme turbulence.
