Cyclone Separator

Product Description

Frequently Asked Questions “ Cyclone Separator

1. What is a cyclone separator used for?
A cyclone separator is used to remove dust, particulates, and solid contaminants from process gas or air streams using centrifugal separation.

2. How does it work?
It uses centrifugal force generated by a spiraling motion of the gas stream to fling heavier particles to the walls of the cyclone, where they fall into a collection hopper.

3. What are the benefits of using a cyclone separator?

• No moving parts

• Low maintenance

• Long service life

• Efficient solid-gas separation

4. What industries use cyclone separators?

• Cement & minerals

• Food processing

• Chemical & petrochemical

• Pharmaceuticals

• Dust collection systems in general industry

5. What particle size can it remove?
It can effectively remove particles typically 5 microns and above. Multi-stage or high-efficiency designs may capture smaller particulates.

6. Is it suitable as a primary or secondary dust collector?
Both. It is often used as a primary separator ahead of bag filters or scrubbers, or as a standalone unit where high-efficiency filtration is not required.

7. What materials are cyclone separators made from?
Standard construction is in mild steel, with options for stainless steel, abrasion-resistant liners, or special coatings depending on the application.

8. Does it require frequent maintenance?
No. Since there are no moving parts, maintenance is limited to periodic dust removal from the hopper and inspecting wear zones.

9. Can it be customized?
Yes. Customization options include diameter, cone angle, inlet design, material grade, and dust discharge method.

10. How efficient is it compared to other dust collection methods?
While not as fine-filtering as bag filters or electrostatic precipitators, cyclone separators offer high removal efficiency for coarse to medium particles with minimal operational cost.