Hydrocyclone and slurry characterisation testing services from FLS

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Looking to optimize your hydrocyclone operation? Or perhaps you need help determining proper plant design? Our laboratory testing services team is who you need to call. Offering expert testing and support from our state-of-the-art laboratory or in the field, we have your needs covered.

The premier hydrocyclone and slurry characterisation testing centre

Quality hydrocyclone testing and slurry characterisation data is the cornerstone of proper plant design and optimisation. As a leading supplier of mining and industrial hydrocyclones, that’s a fact no one appreciates more than we do here at FLS. Ensuring you have that data is the job of our world-class testing services team.

Our laboratory is fully equipped with state-of-the-art testing equipment and instrumentation, allowing our experts to provide a comprehensive range of hydrocyclone and slurry characterisation testing services. Delivering rapid turnaround, quality results, and accurate data, we help ensure successful hydrocyclone implementation and operation in your unique application conditions.

Hydrocyclone testing

Our hydrocyclone testing service is offered for cyclone sizes between ½” and 26” and comprises:

Sample preparation and cyclone assembly
Sampling and flow rate measurement
Sample analysis: three samples/tests (screen, % solids, and Malvern) (feed, overflow and, underflow)
Data analysis and report

Slurry characterisation testing

We offer the following screening tests

Settling vs time in a graduated cylinder
Settling/compaction vs time in a centrifuge
Slurry viscosity
Slurry specific gravity (SG) with hydrometer
Dry solids SG
Supernatant viscosity
Supernatant SG with hydrometer or pycnometer
Supernatant total dissolved solids
Supernatant pH
Tramp oversize solids

For liquid/liquid samples

Settling vs time in graduated cylinder
Separation vs shear by blender
Separation by centrifugation
Photographs
Photomicrographs

We also offer particle size distribution (PSD) and percent solids testing services comprising

Wet screen at 75 µm (200 M)
Dry and weigh -75 µm fraction
Dry screen + 75 µm fraction
Wet screen +75 µm fraction (optional)
Malvern PSD on -75 µm fraction

Additional testing services

In addition to hydrocyclone and slurry characterisation testing, we offer a range of additional tests including:

Pressure change

Three samples per change in pressure feed, overflow and, underflow)
Flow rate measurement

Cyclone configuration change

Three samples per configuration feed, overflow and, underflow).
Flow rate measurement
Includes fittings or cyclone change
Two stage test (offered for up to 10” cyclones)
Heated slurry (up to 140°F and 200 gallon capacity)

Onsite services

Our technical staff includes some of the most experienced names in the business. There’s not much they haven’t seen when it comes to hydrocyclone operation. Nor are they afraid to don their hard hats and get their safety boots muddy onsite with you. When it comes to commissioning, optimising, troubleshooting, training – or any other assistance you may require – our team will be in the field with you. We work closely with you every step of the way to ensure success.

We also offer onsite testing using our specialised test rigs, sending out test or rental units to ensure a smooth testing process at your location.