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A hydrocyclone can be used for separating components of a fluid. The hydrocyclone can include a substantially open cylindrical vessel and a helical confined path connected upstream of the cylindrical vessel. The open vessel can include an open vessel inlet configured to introduce a fluid into the open vessel while minimizing disturbance of fluid flow. The helical confined conduit can be connected to the open vessel at the open vessel inlet. One or more wash inlets can be used to introduce a wash fluid into the helical confined conduit and/or the open vessel. The wash or rinse fluid can be a liquid, a gas, or a compressed liquid having a gas dissolved therein. An overflow outlet and underflow outlet can be operatively attached to the open vessel for removal of the separated fluid components. Although a number of fluids can be effectively treated, de-sanding of bitumen slurries from oil sands can be readily achieved.
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