CYCLONES

Flowsun offers High Efficiency Cyclones are the most cost-effective

solution for separating dry particulate (5 microns or larger) from gas
streams. Our experience in research, design, and successful
commissioning of cyclones, we have the expertise to select the
appropriate design to meet the most demanding needs of any application
in the industry.
Inertial separators are the simplest type of dust collector. They are
normally used to reduce the volume of particles from the mass flow of an
air stream or as a pre separator or pre filter for collectors handling greater
efficiencies. Cyclone dust collectors (named for their vortex motion similar
to that of cyclones and tornados) are large funnel shaped tubes. Dust and
debris are pulled into the tangential inlet at high velocities, forcing
material against the walls in a cyclonic motion. Larger particles slide down
into the hopper while smaller or fine dust exits out the other side.
Further dust separation can be provided downstream with a fabric filter
dust collector.. Separation efficiencies depend on the centrifugal force
applied upon the dust (particles with larger mass being subject to greater
force). Velocity, cyclone curvature profile, and the particulate mass
combined with the time that the force is applied against the particles,
characterizes performance. Cyclones are designed with either large or
narrow diameters, depending upon the application. Small diameter
cyclones have high dust collection efficiencies at low dust loads (0.1 to 6
grains per cubic foot) and high pressure drop of 6 to 10 inches w.c. (water
column).
Large diameter cyclones can handle high dust loads with low pressure
drops efficiently. Cyclones are not very efficient at low dust loads.
Based on careful evaluation of your Cyclone application, flowsun will
custom select:

Single, twin, or quad arrangement

Outlet to inlet relationships
Barrel length
Cone length

We can also custom design the following enhancements as required:

Internal surface finishes to minimize abrasion

Build-up caused by sticky particulate
Ease of access
Body flanges
Wear liners, fixed or removable
Refractory lining for wear or high temperatures