How does hydrocyclone unit work in starch production lines

In starch production lines, including cassava starch production, potato starch production and sweet potato starch production, hydrocyclone unit is a crucial unit, widely work in starch purification process in order to separate the cell sap and protein from the starch slurry, for the purpose of concentration, recovery and refining.

Henan Jinrui, as a professional starch production lines manufacture, will introduce the hydrocyclone unit in detail from the following aspects: work principle, components of unit, working process, advantages and considerations.

Hydrocyclone station

In starch production lines, the hydrocyclone unit works on the principle of centrifugal separation. When a suspension or slurry is fed into the hydrocyclone, it rotates rapidly inside due to the tangential entry of the feed stream. This rotation generates a strong centrifugal force, causing heavier particles (such as starch particles) to be thrown toward the wall of the cyclone separator and spiral downward, while lighter particles (such as cell sap, protein) and liquid are carried toward the center and discharged through the overflow outlet.

In addition, the hydrocyclone unit work in starch production lines, manufactured by Henan Jinrui, adopts an 18-stage series design, which can simultaneously achieve the purpose of concentration, recovery and refining, thereby extracting high-quality starch.

After learning the basic principle of the hydrocyclone unit work in the starch production lines, Henan Jinrui will now introduce the components of the hydrocyclone unit and the functions of each component for you.

Feed Inlet: The suspension is introduced into the hydrocyclone at a tangent.

Vortex Finder: A tubular extension at the top that helps in the separation of lighter particles and directs them to the overflow.

Overflow Outlet: Where the lighter particles and some liquid exit.

Underflow Outlet: The heavier particles and a concentrated slurry exit from here.

Cylindrical Section: Where the main separation occurs due to centrifugal action.

Conical Section: Helps in further concentrating and accelerating the downward movement of heavier particles.

Components of hydrocyclone station

We have mentioned before that the hydrocyclone unit can be used for concentration, recovery and refining in the starch production lines. Next, Henan Jinrui will give you a detailed introduction to the working process of the hydrocyclone unit in the starch production lines.

Concentration: By removing water and lighter impurities, hydrocyclones can concentrate the starch slurry, making it easier and more energy-efficient to dry further.

Recovery: The 1-3-stage series device of hydrocyclone unit used in starch production lines recovers the impurities in the filtered cell fluid and purifies them again, which can increase the starch yield in the starch production line and achieve the purpose of recovery.

Refining: The hydrocyclone uses centrifugal force and gravity to purify the starch. At the same time, an 18-stage series device is used to concentrate and recover the starch simultaneously, thus achieving the purpose of refinement.

After explaining how the hydrocyclone works in the starch production line. Henan Jinrui will talk about the advantages of the hydrocyclone unit work in the starch production lines with you.

High Efficiency: Hydrocyclones can achieve high separation efficiencies with relatively low energy consumption.

Compact Design: They are compact and require minimal space, making them ideal for integration into existing production lines.

Versatility: The hydrocyclone unit manufactured by Henan Jinrui can be used to process starch slurries from different raw materials, such as cassava, potato and sweet potato, and can obtain high-quality starch.

Advantages of hydrocyclone unit

If you want to increase the service life of the hydrocyclone in the starch production line, you must understand the precautions for using the hydrocyclone. Henan Jinrui will tell you the considerations for the hydrocyclone unit work in the starch production line.

Feed Consistency: The performance of a hydrocyclone can be affected by the consistency of the feed slurry, including particle size distribution and solids concentration.

Wear and Maintenance: The high-velocity flow and abrasive nature of slurry can cause wear on the hydrocyclone components, requiring regular maintenance and replacement.

In summary, the hydrocyclone unit work in the starch production line improves the yield and quality of starch through efficient concentration, recovery and refining, and plays a vital role in the starch production line. If you want to learn more about the hydrocyclone, please contact us, Henan Jinrui, the professional starch processing machine manufacture, will answer your questions wholeheartedly!