Cyclones

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.

Example of the path gas will take in the vortex of a cyclone dust collector.
3D rendering of a quad cyclone series with duct work included.

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

Agriculture
Food Processing
Pharmaceuticals
Chemical Production
Metal Dust
Wood Processing
Fluid Bed Reactors
Mineral Processing

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.

Options
Materials of Construction
Inlet and Outlet Geometry
Arrangements
Interior Lining
Exterior Heating
External Insulation Support
Code Construction
Inspection Ports/Access Doors
Surface Finish
Explosion Protection
Accessories
Dust Receivers
Scroll Outlet
Support Stands & Legs
Airlocks
Stacks
Ductwork
Ladders/Platforms
Fans
Features & Benefits
Low initial cost to build and minimal operating expenses.
Simple design ensures minimal downtime and straightforward maintenance.
Compact equipment footprint allows for easy integration into existing setups.
Custom designs and flexible configurations for various industries and applications.
Durable Performance, providing reliable dust collection in even the most demanding conditions.

Reliable, Low-Maintenance Dust Collection, Even in the Toughest Environments

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Visual explaining the naming of a Heumann Environmental cyclone model

standard cyclone designs

***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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