CYCLONE FILTRATION OVERVIEW

The cyclone, in conjunction with Scale-buster^® in the recirculation system, can take small and low specific gravity particles and gradually increase their particle sizes, to a level at which they can easily be removed from the system and flushed to drain. Such a system can be used in numerous areas, such as: hot-water systems in protecting calorifiers, gas-fired water heaters, central-heating systems and chilled water systems.

Centrifugal separators performance data

Performance
The performance of the separator is determined by the difference in weight (Specific Gravity (S.G.)) between the solids and the liquid involved. With sand (S.G. 2.6) and water (S.G. 1.0), performance is rated at 98% of 74 microns and larger. Given solids of heavier specific gravity or liquids of less, even greater performance is relatively predictable.

Improved performance when re-circulating liquids
The continuous re-circulation of a system's liquid through the separator will predictably and noticeably increase the separators performance.

Proven in lab tests and actual applications, the separators consistently remove an increasing percentage of smaller solids with each pass of a given liquid.

When re-circulating water containing systems, with particles of a relatively high S.G. say Magnetite with an S.G. of 5.2 or Bronze and Copper at 8.9. then it is possible to progressively remove debris down to 5 microns.

Separator specification
The separators are fabricated from carbon steel (other materials such as stainless are also available) and are coated with an enamel finish (some models can have special internal coatings applied).

There are no internal moving parts to be maintained or replaced. There is no filter media that may harbour bacteria and requires periodic replacement.

The standard separators are designed for a maximum pressure rating of 10 bar. Flow through the separator is maintained, irrespective of dirt loading. Debris is flushed from the collector bowl with a small quantity of water or is continuously collected in a bag filter, returning all water and treatment to the system.

Pressure loss for the entire range of separators is between 5 and 12 psi, depending on the flow through the unit: pressure drop will not vary with debris collected.

Models are available singularly for flows between 1 and 3000m³/hour. Units can be mounted in parallel or series, for improved flow or improved filtration, in a single pass.