Cyclone receivers are used for the efficient separation of dust and particles from an air stream. They are also used for general dust collection as a primary or pre-collector, and as a product receiver for pneumatic conveying. Air and product enter the cyclone through the inlet pipe running tangentially to the cyclone body. As the air and product spiral down the body, the product separates from the air stream and falls through the outlet, while the air is vented up through the thimble and the top outlet.
Efficiencies are affected by a variety of factors such as the size of cyclone for a given –
- Air volume
- Particle size, shape, density
- Inlet velocity
- Air to product ratio
- Air temperature
- Moisture content
- Discharge fitting
- Electrostatic effects
The quality of manufacture, including the smooth internal cone welds and the smooth-radiused inlet, reduces turbulence and increases efficiency. Efficiencies can be calculated more accurately when all the parameters are known. Larger cyclone receivers can be made to order from a range of materials.
The outlet of the cyclone can be provided with a vortex box, rotary valve, double dump valve etc. to suit any given application.
