A cyclone, also known as a cyclone separator, is a device used to separate particles from a fluid or gas stream (gas cyclone) or separate lighter liquid from heavier liquid (hydrocyclone) based on their size and density differences. Cyclone separators use centrifugal force to separate the particles from the fluid or gas stream.
Gas Cyclone
This type is divided into several categories:
- Reverse Flow Cyclone Separator
- Axial Cyclone Separator
- Multiple Cyclone Separator
- High-Efficiency Cyclone Separator
- Gas-Liquid Separator
Gas cyclones application include:
- Industrial dust collection systems
- Oil and gas industry
- Food processing applications
- Air pollution control systems
- Chemical and petrochemical industries
Hydrocyclone
In hydrocyclone a liquid-liquid mixture is introduced tangentially into the cyclone chamber, creating a swirling motion that causes the two liquids to separate based on their density difference.
Hydrocyclones are commonly used in various applications, such as:
- Oil-Water Separation
- Emulsion Breaking
- Liquid-Liquid Extraction
- Chemical Processing
