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Cyclone Separator.

 Cyclone Separator.

Principle:

  • It uses centrifugal force to separate solids from fluids. 

  • The separation process depends on particle size and particle density. 

Construction:

  • It is made up of a short vertical, cylindrical vessel with a conical base. 

  • The upper part of the vessel is fitted with a tangential inlet. 

  • The solid outlet is at the base. 

  • Fluid outlet is provided at the center of the top portion, which extends inwardly into the separator. 

  • Such an arrangement prevents the air short-circuiting directly from the inlet to the outlet of the fluid.

Working:

  • The solids to be separated are suspended in a stream of fluid (usually air or water). 

  • Such feed is introduced tangentially at a very high velocity, so that rotary movement takes place within the vessel. 

  • The centrifugal force throws the particles to the wall of the vessel. 

  • As the speed of the fluid (air) diminishes, the particles fall to the base and are collected at the solid outlet. 

  • The fluid (air) can escape from the central outlet at the top.

Uses:

  •  Cyclone separators are used to separate solid particles from gases.

  •  It is also used for size separation of solids in liquids.

  • It is used to separate the heavy and coarse fraction from fine dust.

Variants : 

  • Cyclone separators are also used for size separation of solids suspended in a liquid such as water. 

  • Such separators are known  as wet or liquid cyclones.

  • One such apparatus used for this purpose Is : dorrclone. 

Commonly Asked Questions.

  1. With a well labelled diagram describe construction and working of “Cyclone Separator”.

  2. Write a short note on “Cyclone Separator”.
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