Cyclone (Centrifugal settler)

• The equipment separates solid particles from a gas (eg. dust laden flue gas), based on the principle of centrifugal force, which is much stronger than gravitational force. Cyclone works relatively more efficiently at high gas flow rates.
• The equipment requires large flow rates/velocity to create a swirling movement inside the column. Cyclone, as such, does not have moving parts but may require a blower upstream to impart KE to the gas laden with particles.