How Cyclone Separators Work (How Dust Collectors Work)

In this video, we look at the gas cyclone separator. We look at all of its main design features, how it works, advantages and disadvantages, and some of its common applications. By the end of this video, you will have all the information you need to design, maintain and even build, your own cyclone separator (dust collector). Components and Design A reverse flow cyclone separator is an industrial assembly with no moving parts and a simple design. The main cylindrical part of the cyclone separator is known as the body or barrel. The gradually narrowing conical section is known as the cone. Un-treated gas enters tangentially through the inlet at the side of the separator. Entrained particles within the gas stream are separated from the gas stream and discharged through the reject port at the base of the separator. Cleaned gas exits through the accept port at the top of the separator. How Cyclone Separators Work (How Dust Collectors Work) Gas containing entrained particles e