How Cyclones Work
At their core, cyclones are simple machines, designed to separate solid particulate from a gas stream. Cyclones perform this task by taking advantage of the difference in density between the solid particulate and the gas stream that is conveying the particulate.
When a process gas containing particulate enters a cyclone, the shape of the cyclone causes the gas and particulate to start spinning downward. The centrifugal force of this column of spinning gas is referred to as a vortex. At the bottom of the cyclone, process gas is unable to continue moving further down due to the placement of a sealing device such as a rotary airlock.
As a result, the process gas turns on itself to begin moving upward toward the gas outlet at the top of the cyclone. The particulate, with its greater momentum due to its higher mass, is unable to make the turn upward. This particulate continues into the dust receiver section of the equipment where it stays until it is removed.
Advanced Cyclone Mechanics
Leverage our deep expertise in advanced cyclone mechanics to enhance efficiency and productivity. With a thorough understanding of particle load dynamics, we optimize cyclone designs to achieve superior collection efficiency, reducing operational costs and maximizing performance for your processes.
Applications
Why Heumann Cyclones
Despite their operational simplicity, applying cyclone technology to various applications demands a significant level of expertise. While cyclones are straightforward devices to build and operate, their design demands a nuanced understanding of how different forces work to collect particles and keep them from becoming re-entrained in the gas stream.
At Heumann Environmental, our engineers boast extensive experience in seamlessly integrating cyclones into a wide variety of applications. By harnessing our proprietary technologies to forecast performance, our team can draw on their expertise to provide precise performance predictions, enabling us to recommend the optimal cyclone design tailored to your specific requirements. This guarantees that our high-efficiency cyclones not only meet your performance criteria but achieves that goal at the most economical price point.
Features & Benefits
Reliable, Low-Maintenance Dust Collection, Even in the Toughest Environments
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standard cyclone designs
Browse the full list of standard cyclone designs and models and download the technical drawings to see how its dimensions, features and tolerances will fit with your process.
***Standard Cyclone predicted pressure drop and efficiency is based on the following design assumptions:
- Inlet Gas Composition = Ambient Air
- Inlet Air Temperature = 80°F
- Inlet Air Pressure = -4” In WG
- Particulate Specific Gravity = 1.0
- Particulate Loading = 5 Gr./C.F.
Deviations from these set conditions will impact cyclone performance. Contact us for performance estimates based on your specific process conditions.
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