CyCLONE CLASSIFIERS

These fine sand reclaiming units have no

moving parts. They operate on the principle of
centrifugal force. This force, introduced by the
slurry in-flow separates the coarser fractions from
the non-desired fines. They normally separate at
the 150 mesh size range. In operations where
minus 30 mesh sand is in short supply they can
significantly
increase
plant
capacity
of
specification materials.

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SAND RECOvERy WITH THE TELSMITH

CyCLONE
TheTelsmith Cyclone recovers fine sand in the 30200 mesh size range to increase sand recovery
capacity and restores those fine sizes needed to
meet present day sand specifications. This
premium sand, formerly discharged into water
settling basins where frequent removal is
necessary, becomes a source of income rather
than an expense.

FAST PARTICLE AND FLuID DISTRIBuTION

A three-way flow speeds particle separation.
Powerful entry flow sets up secondary flows in the
feed and cone sections to move waste upward
through the vortex and out the top overflow. The
boundary wall flow, through centrifugal force

WA
G

releases recovery sand through bottom discharge

valve.

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WATER CAPACITy 24" TELSMITH CyCLONE ST & RL

14
2

OPERATIN
G HEAD
(NoTE 2)

EXPECTED MAX. FLOWS

W/5" vORTEX FINDER

(NoTE 3)

(NoTE 4)

EXPECTED MAX.
FLOWS W/8" vORTEX
FINDER
(NoTE 4)

EXPECTED MAX. FLOWS

W/10" vORTEX FINDER
(NoTE 4)

ft

ps

gp

pump

gp

pump

gpm

pump

NoTE 5

NoTE 5

1450

NoTE 5

5
2
Apex
Valves (NoTE
6)

85
11/2" to 3" Diameter

SPECIFICATIONS:
NOTE 1. If the water overflowing from your sand classifier
is insufficient to supply a pump of the gpm shown, part of
overflow from the Telsmith cyclone may be recirculated
thru the pump and cyclone to give proper operation. The
proper design of a sump ahead of the pump is important
and the data to build a sump will be furnished upon
request. Data in table is based on making classification at
about 200 mesh, the generally accepted dividing line
between silt and sand.
NOTE 2. The operating head is the pressure drop through
the cyclone. To this you must add the vertical head (distance
in feet from the surface of the water in the sump to the
centerline of the cyclone) and the estimated head loss in
feet due to friction in the pipe and fittings. Use the total
head (operating head plus vertical head plus friction head)
for selecting the proper pump. See note 5.
NOTE 3. PSI is pounds per square inch of pressure required
at feed inlet
of the Telsmith cyclone to give proper
operation. Best pressure for the 24" Cyclone is about 20-30
psi. Higher pressures will recover more of the finer sand but
may also recover some of the coarser silt.

120
2" to 3" Diameter

2" to 4" Diameter

NOTE 4. The gpm is the maximum gallons per minute which

the 24" Cyclone will handle under ordinary conditions, and
with the size of Vortex Finder shown. The 24" Telsmith
Cyclone works best handling pulps running 15% solids or less
with a minimum of about 750-800 gpm using a 5" Vortex
Finder and the smaller Apex Valves. For larger water
capacities handling large percentages of clay or higher
percentages of solids, the larger Vortex Finder and larger
Apex Valves may be necessary.
NOTE 5. Details of piping and installation plus flow rate, total
head, percent of solids in pulp and specific gravity of solids
should be referred to a pump manufacturer for the proper
selection of pump size, speed and horsepower. The pump
should be capable of handling a mixture of water and abrasive
sand and one which will give the gpm and psi shown. A V-belt
driven pump
is recommended so the pump speed can be
changed.
NOTE 6. This the size of Apex Valve recommended for
the size of Vortex Finder indicated.
NOTE 7. Approximate weight 925 pounds.
NOTE 8. Discharge consistency approximately 70% solids
and 30% water.