Aqua HD has designed a closed system with an internal structure that captures and removes suspended solids from flowing liquid in a continuous, hydraulic manner. The Aqua HD system is capable of removing suspended solids ranging from 1 to 2,000 microns from water, with a dirt load of up to 4,000 mg/l of total suspended solids. The technology is capable of separating particles with high size variability without losing significant efficacy from increased dirt load, making adjustments, or stopping the separation process.