Cyclonic separation facts for kids
Cyclonic separation is a process to take out all of the unwanted particles from air, gas, or steam. The process uses a process called vortex separation and does not use filtering. It uses rotational and gravitational force to separate the unwanted particles. The process is done in a device called cyclone separator or "cyclone". The word "cyclone" in meteorology (weather) is a force in which the air's movement spirals inward.
Usage
- Cement industry
- Fossil fuel power stations
- Oil refinery
- Sawmill
Images for kids
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A partially demolished factory with dominating Cyclonic Separators
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Airflow diagram for Aerodyne cyclone in standard vertical position. Secondary air flow is injected to reduce wall abrasion.
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Airflow diagram for Aerodyne cyclone in horizontal position, an alternate design. Secondary air flow is injected to reduce wall abrasion, and to help move collected particulates to hopper for extraction.
See also
In Spanish: Separador ciclónico para niños
