A cyclone is a static separation device with no moving parts, meant to separate a light and heavy phase. Pressure is converted to (tangential) velocity in a very energy efficient manner. In a cyclone the light and heavy phases are separated due to centrifugal forces. The high velocity flow in these newly developed cyclones is well balanced to keep a stable flow and ensure high separation efficiency and a low pressure drop.
Although the principle of cyclones for water treatment (e.g. de-oiling) dates back decades, new insights in fluid dynamics, cyclone-design and manufacturing techniques makes it possible to achieve superior results in terms of separation-performance and energy-consumption.
For produced water applications: e.g. 2” Hydrocyclone; typical flowrate: 2.5 m3/hr per liner. Units can be placed in parallel and/or in series (increase in performance, flowrate, flexibility etc.)