FILTRATION SYSTEMS

Hydrocyclone
Separators
COPYRIGHT © 2014 VAF Filtration Systems
VAF Hydrocyclone Separators are effective in removing
suspended particles from any flow stream of water
where the specific gravity (density) of the particle(s) is
heavier than the fluid it is in; the more significant the
difference in gravity between the water and the particle,
the greater the efficiency of the removal process.
Depending on the specific gravity of the particle and the
viscosity of the flow stream, very small and denser
particles can be removed.

NOTE: Particulate removal can be enhanced if multiple

passes of the stream can be achieved.

Advantages
• No moving parts

•Removal of 98% solids 2.6 specific gravity

and higher at maximum flow rate (see back side)
General Information
Consider a separator’s use where any source of • Heavy duty, corrosion resistant construction
water contains contaminants with a weight of 2.6 for a long service life
specific gravity or higher, such as well water to
remove sand. Separators are also excellent for • No electricity required
use as a pre-removal device for filters with river or
ditch water that contain high. levels of sand or other
• Capacities of 1 to 1,771 m3/hr (4 to 7,800
large organic debris.
gpm)
Applications would include, but not be limited to:
wells, industrial processes, water recycling and • Simple installation
reuse, river and ditch water intake systems, food
processing nozzle systems and irrigation water. • Excellent pre-removal to reduce load on
downstream filtration components
How It Works
Liquids and solids enter the unit and begin • Low cost
travelling in a circular flow. This centrifugal action
forces heavier particles downward in a spiral • Made in the USA
motion to the separation chamber. The particles
collect in this separation chamber and are purged
• Custom skids available
from the system. The filtered water is drawn to the
separator’s vortex and up through the outlet.
VAF Filtration Systems
5270 Marshall Street, Arvada, CO 80002 USA
Phone +1 303 425 4242 Fax +1 303 425 0112
www.vafusa.com
sales@vafusa.com
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 Based on Specific Gravity and Flow Rate

PARTICLE SPECIFIC GRAVITY REMOVAL EFFICIENCY

MAX

98%
MANGANESE 7.4

90%

GRAVEL 3.0

FLOW RATE RANGE

LIMESTONE, 2.9
MARBLE
80%
ALUMINUM 2.7
SAND
2.6
70%
COAL ASH 2.0

SILT 1.2 60%

WATER 1.0

ALGAE & <1 50%

BACTERIA
MIN

Specific Gravity Removal Efficiency

The more significant the
difference between the specific The efficiency of the separation process
gravity (density) of the particle is reduced based on the percentage
and the water it is in, the greater reduction from the maximum stated
the efficiency of the removal
process of the particle. flow of each model – see model flow
rate chart above. COPYRIGHT © 2014 VAF Filtration Systems
 Separator Specifications
To select the optimal separator, match your flow rate to the listed flow range. Operating below the specified flow
range will result in low efficiency. Operating above the specified flow range will impose unnecessary pressure
drop across the separator.

Unless otherwise noted, ALL models are installed vertically.

Operating Pressure: 1.5 bar to 10 bar (25 psi to 150 psi)

FLOW LINE SIZE LENGTH WEIGHT FLUSH SIZE

MODEL
gpm m 3/hr in cm in cm lb kg in cm
VHS-10 4 - 10 1-2 0.5 1.3 20 50.8 13 6
VHS-20 10 - 20 2-5 0.75 1.9 20 50.8 15 7
VHS-40 18 - 38 4-9 1.0 2.5 30.5 77.5 26 12 1 2.54
VHS-50 26 - 52 6 - 12 1.25 3.2 30.5 77.5 26 12
VHS-80 38 - 79 9 - 18 1.5 3.8 30.5 77.5 26 12
VHS-120 63 - 120 14 - 27 2.0 5.1 36 91.4 44 20
VHS-180 100 - 180 23 - 41 2.5 6.4 44 111.8 55 25
2 5.08
VHS-260 125 - 260 28 - 59 3.0 7.6 48 121.9 75 34
VHS-340 190 - 345 43 - 78 4.0 10.2 52 132.1 120 55
VHS-400A 200 - 400 45 - 91 4 10.2 80 203.2 280 127
VHS-700A-LF 365 - 700 83 - 159 6 15.2 106.25 269.9 493 224
VHS-950A-HF 500 - 950 114 - 216 6 15.2 106.25 269.9 493 224
VHS-1600A 800 - 1600 182 - 363 8 20.3 114 289.6 722 328
VHS-2300A 1300 - 2300 295 - 522 10 25.4 139 353.1 840 382 2 5.08
VHS-3400A 2025 - 3400 460 - 772 12 30.5 139 353.1 1400 636
VHS-5000A 2975 - 5000 676 - 1136 14 35.6 152.5 387.4 2000 907
VHS-6200A 4000 - 6200 909 - 1408 16 40.6 160 406.4 2310 1048
VHS-7800A 5000 - 7800 1136 - 1772 18 45.7 177 449.6 2750 1248
Standard construction material is Carbon Steel. Stainless Steel is available upon request.
Automatic-Purge Timer Controller & Motorized Ball Valve
PVB-1LT-120 1" Auto-Purge Timer
PVB-2LT-120 2" Auto-Purge Timer
Auto-Purge Timer includes 120 VAC controller with LCD display with push button controls and brass ball valve.
Other options, voltages and materials available.

Notes:
VHS = VAF Hydrocyclone Separator
A = Mounted at 22.5 degree angle. Supplied with support legs.
LF = Low Flow
HF = High Flow

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 Angled Separator Dimensions

ANGLED SEPARATOR DIMENSIONS (cm)

Inlet
4" LF6" HF6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18"
Outlet
A 123.2 160.0 160.0 180.3 198.1 259.1 260.4 274.3 301.0
B 118.1 151.1 151.1 165.1 180.3 191.3 216.9 226.8 249.7
C 118.1 153.4 149.4 167.6 184.9 194.3 220.0 228.6 254.8
D 40.6 52.1 52.1 55.4 53.3 60.5 62.2 62.0 68.6
E 48.3 52.8 52.8 57.4 62.2 67.6 70.6 73.7 85.3
F 19.1 26.7 26.7 30.5 33.0 36.3 30.5 30.5 38.1
G 48.3 55.9 55.9 62.2 73.7 81.3 85.1 85.1 87.6
H 10.2 14.7 13.5 14.2 17.8 20.6 22.9 22.9 27.9
J 16.8 27.4 27.4 32.5 40.6 45.7 50.8 61.0 71.1
K 30.5 40.6 40.6 45.7 55.9 66.0 71.1 76.2 91.4
L 203.2 269.9 269.9 289.6 313.7 353.1 387.4 406.4 449.6
M 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
N 12.7 12.7 12.7 12.7 12.7 12.7 15.2 15.2 15.2
P 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
X 55.9 76.2 76.2 86.4 106.7 127.0 127.0 137.2 146.7
Y 35.6 35.6 35.6 40.6 50.8 61.0 66.0 71.1 75.6

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 Angled Separator Dimensions Continued

ANGLED SEPARATOR DIMENSIONS (in)

Inlet
4" LF6" HF6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18"
Outlet
A 48.5 63.0 63.0 71.0 78.0 102.0 102.5 108.0 118.5
B 46.5 59.5 59.5 65.0 71.0 75.3 85.4 89.3 98.3
C 46.5" 60.4 58.8 66.0 72.8 76.5 86.6 90.0 100.3
D 16.0 20.5 20.5 21.8 21.0 23.8 24.5 24.4 27.0
E 19.0 20.8 20.8 22.6 24.5 26.6 27.8 29.0 33.6
F 7.5 10.5 10.5 12.0 13.0 14.3 12.0 12.0 15.0
G 19.0 22.0 22.0 24.5 29.0 32.0 33.5 33.5 34.5
H 4.0 5.8 5.3 5.6 7.0 8.1 9.0 9.0 11.0
J 6.6 10.8 10.8 12.8 16.0 18.0 20.0 24.0 28.0
K 12.0 16.0 16.0 18.0 22.0 26.0 28.0 30.0 36.0
L 80.0 106.3 106.3 114.0 123.5 139.0 152.5 160.0 177.0
M 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
N 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
P 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
X 22.0 30.0 30.0 34.0 42.0 50.0 50.0 54.0 57.8
Y 14.0 14.0 14.0 16.0 20.0 24.0 26.0 28.0 29.8

Vertical Separator Dimensions

VERTICAL SEPARATOR (cm)

Inlet
1/2" 3/4" 1" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" 2" 2 1/2" 3" 4"
Outlet
A 50.8 50.8 77.5 77.5 77.5 91.4 111.8 122 132.1
B 15.2 15.2 15.2 15.2 15.2 20.3 25.4 25.4 30.5
C 6.1 6.1 8.6 8.6 8.6 11.4 11.4 14 16.8
D 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 7.6 8.9 8.9 17.8
E 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1

VERTICAL SEPARATOR (in)

Inlet
1/2" 3/4" 1" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" 2" 2 1/2" 3" 4"
Outlet
A 20" 20" 30.5" 30.5" 30.5" 36" 44" 48" 52"
B 6" 6" 6" 6" 6" 8" 10" 10" 12"
C 2.4" 2.4" 3.4" 3.4" 3.4" 4.5" 4.5" 5.5" 6.6"
D 2.3" 2.3" 2.3" 2.3" 2.3" 3" 3.5" 3.5" 7"
E 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 2" 2" 2" 2"

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 Flow and Pressure Drop Charts

Smaller Separators Larger Separators

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 Auto-Purge Control Specifications
An automatic purge controller and valve can be used on all applications. This eliminates the need for
manual flushing, turning the separator into an automatic system.

Specifications Model PVB-LT:

• 115 VAC 50/60 Hz • LCD cycle status display
• 3 m (10’) power cord with plug • Demand draining capability
• Two-piece brass ball valve • External test button
• 1” or 2” NPT connection • External keypad timing adjusment
• Thermoplastic top cover • Cycle time: 1 min. to 99 hrs. 59 min.
• Epoxy powder coated metal base • Open time: 1 sec. to 99 min. 59 sec.
• NEMA 4 enclosure
• Ambient temperature range: Options and Accessories
-12°C (10°F) to 49°C (120°F) • 12 VDC, 24 VDC, 230 VAC
• Maximum working pressure: • Stainless steel ball valve
- Brass: 41 bar (600 psi) • Alarm contact for remote
- Stainless Steel (optional): 62 bar indication of fault mode
(900 psi)
Actuator w/standardized ISO
mounting pad sold separately.

Auto-Purge Control Dimensions and Weights

Dimensions and Weights w/Standard Brass Ball Valve

APPROX.
VALVE
A B C D WEIGHT
CONNECTION SIZE
lb kg
in 8.3 6.8 6.3 4.3
1" NPT 11.0 5.0
cm 21.1 17.3 16.0 10.9
in 8.9 6.8 6.6 4.8
2" NPT 13.0 6.0
cm 22.6 17.3 16.8 12.2

VAF Filtration Systems

5270 Marshall Street, Arvada, CO 80002 USA
Phone +1 303 425 4242 Fax +1 303 425 0112
www.vafusa.com
sales@vafusa.com
10/2016