BRANDT™ Hydrocyclones are simple mechanical devices, without moving parts, designed to speed up the settling process of solids.
CUSTOMIZABLE SOLIDS CONTROL WITH COST-EFFECTIVE, SIMPLE DESIGN AND DURABLE PERFORMANCE
Hydrocyclones are simple mechanical devices, without moving parts, designed to speed up the settling process of solids. Drilling fluid containing solids is fed into the body of the hydrocyclone, where the centrifugal force induced by the flow causes heavier solids to separate from the lighter solids. The heaviest solids are discharged out the bottom (underflow) of the hydrocyclone and the lightest solids exit the top (overflow). The separation of solids is dependent upon feed particle size, fluid viscosity, fluid feed pressure (as a function of fluid density) and hydrocyclone size. NOV offersthree (3) models of hydrocyclones:
• Desanders (10-inch cones)
• Desanders (12-inch cones)
• Desilters (4-inch cones)
Contact your NOV sales representative for more information, as well as to obtain proper sizing.
FEATURES
BENEFITS
Lightweight, durable, urethane material construction
Provides thousands of operating hours with reliable, maintenance-free service
Victaulic clamp connections
Ensures easy connection to subsequent solids control equipment
Involute feed entry
Optimizes cone’s separation and flow capacity
Wear-resistant ceramic insert molded into the underflow
(4-Inch desilter)
Extends the useful life of the hydrocyclone
Skid-mounted installation with liftingeye welded to frame
Safe and easy handling
Customized cone configuration specific to customer needs
Ensures proper configuration for application
General
12-Inch Desander
10-inch Desander
4-inch Desilter
Nominal Inner Diameter
12 in (305 mm)
10 in (254 mm)
4 in (102 mm)
Material
Cast Urethane
Capacity
500 gal/min (1893 L/min) to
600 gal/min (2271 L/min)
400 gal/min (1514 L/min) to
500 gal/min (1893 L/min)
50 gal/min (189 L/min) to
65 gal/min (246 L/min)
D50 Cut Point in Water
60-80 µm
50-70 µm
15-20 µm
D50 Cut Point in Drilling Fluid
≥200 µm
90-120 µm
35-70 µm
Weight Each
105 lb (48 kg)
85 lb (39 kg)
13 lb (6 kg)
*All hydrocyclones require 75 feet of head; D50 is dependent on the feed particle size.
Contact BRANDT Headquarters for more information.
BRANDT
936-523-2600 BRANDT@nov.com