Abstract: A method and vortex separator for sequential separation of a medium into different components by means of centrifugal force in a vortex array (2, 2) in a manner that part of the vortex flow (71) proceeds from the outer portions of a vortex (2) into the outer portions of a following vortex (2) and in individual vortexes (2) particles having a major mass concentrate in the outer portions of a vortex and those having a minor mass concentrate in the central portions of a vortex. For increased separation capacity the successive vortexes (2) of a vortex array (2, 2) are backed up substantially on each other while rotating in opposite directions and the flow (71) between individual vortexes is allowed to pass without any substantial movements in the direction of a vortex axis (49).

Abstract: A method and vortex separator for sequential separation of a medium into different components by means of centrifugal force in a vortex array (2, 2) in a manner that part of a vortex flow (71) proceeds from the outer portions of a vortex (2) into the outer portions of a following vortex (2) and in individual vortexes (2) particles having a major mass concentrate in the outer portions of a vortex and those having a minor mass concentrate in the central portions of a vortex. For increased separation capacity the successive vortexes (2) of a vortex array (2, 2) are backed up substantially on each other while rotating in opposite directions and the flow (71) between individual vortexes is allowed to pass without any substantial movements in the direction of a vortex axis (49).