System and method to improve flotation systems

A system for receiving liquid from a liquid source and separating particulate matter from the liquid, the system comprising:

• a hydrocyclone in communication with the liquid source, the hydrocyclone being configured to pass the liquid therethrough in a generally helical manner;
• the hydrocyclone defining a first chamber including an inlet adapted to receive the liquid and an outlet;
• a second chamber disposed in a generally concentric relation about the outlet of the hydrocyclone and in liquid communication with the outlet of the hydrocyclone, the second chamber configured to channel the liquid to an open upper end of the second chamber defining an outlet;
• a third chamber positioned above the second chamber and disposed in a generally concentric relation about the outlet of the second chamber and in liquid communication with the outlet of the second chamber, the third chamber configured to channel the liquid into a downwardly directed outlet thereof;
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• a tank having fluid therein and in communication with the outlet of the third chamber and operative to receive the liquid from the third chamber outlet below the surface of the tank fluid;
• wherein the hydrocyclone, second chamber and third chamber are at least partially immersed in the tank.

A system for receiving liquid from a liquid source and separating particulate matter from the liquid, the system comprising:

• a hydrocyclone in communication with the liquid source, the hydrocyclone being configured to pass the liquid therethrough in a generally helical manner;
• the hydrocyclone defining a first chamber including an inlet adapted to receive the liquid and an outlet;
• a second chamber having a parabolic wall substantially enclosing the outlet of the hydrocyclone and in liquid communication with the outlet of the hydrocyclone, an open side of the substantially parabolic wall at least partially defining an upwardly directed outlet of the second chamber;
• a third chamber disposed above the outlet of the second chamber and in liquid communication with the outlet of the second chamber, the third chamber being operative to receive liquid from the second chamber and allow bubbles to escape the liquid;
• a chute extending from a downwardly directed outlet of the third chamber;
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• a tank having fluid therein and in fluid communication with the chute and operative to receive the liquid from the chute below the surface of the tank fluid.