Cyclone Separator – Industrial Gas-Solid Separation. Centrifugal cyclone separators for industrial gas-solid, gas-liquid, and gas-particle separation — no filter media, high-temperature and abrasive service capability. 200 mm to 2,500 mm. MS, SS304, FRP, PP construction. IS 6394. Mumbai manufacturer.
A Cyclone Separator is a centrifugal separation device used to separate solid particles, liquid droplets, or heavy-phase components from a gas or liquid stream using centrifugal force. The term cyclone separator covers a broader range of applications than cyclone dust collector — including oil mist separation from compressed air, water droplet separation from steam, and catalyst fines recovery in petrochemical processes.
In industrial ventilation and dust control, the cyclone separator functions as a primary pre-separator — removing coarse solid particles from dusty gas streams before downstream fine filtration. In oil and gas processing, cyclones separate liquid droplets from wet gas streams. In grain processing, cyclones separate grain husks from the product airstream.
Vayuvents manufactures cyclone separators in MS (standard industrial), SS304 (food and pharmaceutical), FRP (chemical and acid fume), and PP (corrosive chemical) construction — matched to the chemical composition and temperature of the process stream.
Multi-cyclone battery arrangements (multiple small cyclone cells in parallel) achieve higher separation efficiency for fine particles than a single large cyclone at the same total airflow — the preferred configuration for grain processing, pharmaceutical, and fine powder recovery applications.
Key Features & Benefits
NO MOVING PARTS
No filter media, no bags, no moving internal parts — zero maintenance consumables. Collection efficiency remains constant throughout service life unlike bag filters that degrade.
HIGH-TEMPERATURE SERVICE
MS cyclone handles dusty airstreams up to 350°C — where fabric bag filters cannot be used. Refractory-lined cyclone for up to 500°C cement kiln and furnace gas service.
HANDLES ABRASIVE DUST
Handles abrasive silica, coal, and metal grinding dust where bag filter media would rapidly abrade. Abrasion-resistant liner in the cone extends service life in very abrasive service.
HIGH-VOLUME CAPACITY
Multi-cyclone battery arrangements handle airflows up to 1,00,000 m³/hr — scalable by adding cyclone cells in parallel.
COMPACT INSTALLATION
Vertical cylinder profile with small footprint — installs within existing building structures without major civil works.
SIMPLE MAINTENANCE
Periodic inspection of cone for wear (annual), hopper emptying (daily to weekly), and rotary valve maintenance. No filter bags to replace.
DUST RECOVERY
Separated dust collected dry and clean in hopper — recoverable as raw material (cement, grain husk) or fuel (biomass, coal).
CPCB COMPLIANT
Designed as primary separator before bag filter/ESP — combined system meets CPCB outlet concentration standards.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Inlet Velocity | 12 to 20 m/s for efficient centrifugal separation |
| Collection Efficiency | 70 to 95% for particles above 10 microns |
| Body Diameter | 200 mm to 2,500 mm |
| Airflow Capacity | 500 to 1,00,000 m³/hr per unit |
| Body Material | MS / SS304 / FRP / PP |
| Cone Thickness | 6 to 12 mm MS (abrasion service) |
| Temperature Range | Up to 350°C (MS) | Up to 500°C (refractory lined) |
| Dust Discharge | Rotary airlock valve / Manual dump valve |
| Standards | IS 6394 | IS 4894 | PCB emission norms |
Where It Is Used
INDUSTRIAL DUST & PARTICLE SEPARATION
CEMENT PLANTS
raw mill, kiln, and cement mill dust pre-separation
BIOMASS BOILERS
rice husk, bagasse, and wood chip flyash pre-separation
WOODWORKING
sawdust and chip primary recovery before bag filter
GRAIN AND RICE MILLS
rice husk, bran, and grain chaff separation
METAL GRINDING AND SHOT BLASTING
coarse metal dust and shot media recovery
STONE CRUSHING
limestone, granite, and aggregate coarse dust pre-separation
PLASTIC AND RUBBER
granule fines and carbon black pre-separation
FERTILISER PLANTS
dust pre-separation at product transfer points
CHEMICAL PLANTS
coarse powder recovery before fine filtration
STEEL PLANTS
raw material handling dust pre-separation
COAL HANDLING PLANTS
coal dust pre-separation before bag filter or ESP
AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING
husk, chaff, and crop residue separation
GAS-LIQUID & PROCESS SEPARATION
Oil mist and liquid droplet separation from compressed air streams
Steam-water separation in boiler steam distribution systems
Catalyst fines recovery in petrochemical fluidised bed reactors
Oil-gas separation in upstream wellhead gas processing
Product Images
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Cyclone Dust Collector
Frequently Asked Questions
A cyclone dust collector uses centrifugal force — not filter media — to separate dust from the airstream. Dust-laden air enters tangentially at the top, creating a spinning helical flow. Heavier dust particles are thrown outward by centrifugal force to the cyclone wall, spiral down into the collection hopper, and exit through the bottom. Clean air exits upward through the central vortex outlet at the top. The collection efficiency depends on particle size and density — cyclones are very effective above 10 microns and less effective below 5 microns.
For typical industrial dust (coarse fraction above 10 microns), a well-designed cyclone achieves 70 to 90% mass separation efficiency. High-efficiency multi-cyclone units achieve 90 to 95% for particles above 5 microns. The sub-5 micron fraction (which carries most of the health risk) requires a downstream bag filter or ESP for final separation. Cyclones are used as pre-separators to protect and extend the life of downstream fine filtration equipment.
A single cyclone typically reduces outlet concentration to 200 to 500 mg/m³ from inlet loadings of 5,000 to 20,000 mg/m³ — still above the CPCB limit of 50 mg/m³ for most industrial stacks. Cyclones are therefore used as the first stage before a bag filter or ESP that achieves final CPCB compliance. Only in special cases (very coarse dust, low inlet loading) can a high-efficiency multi-cyclone alone meet emission standards.
Installing a cyclone pre-separator before a bag filter provides three major benefits: (1) removes 70 to 90% of the inlet dust mass, dramatically reducing bag filter dust loading and extending bag life 2 to 4 times; (2) removes coarse abrasive particles that would abrade the bag filter casing and bags; (3) enables the bag filter to be sized smaller (lower capital cost) because it only needs to handle the residual fine fraction after cyclone separation.
For cement plant raw meal, cement, and fly ash service: minimum 6mm MS plate for the body and 8 to 10mm for the cone. For highly abrasive feeds (silica, coal): a replaceable abrasion-resistant liner (rubber, ceramic tiles, or chrome-carbide plate) in the lower cone. For cement kiln exit gas above 200°C: refractory-lined cyclone with castable refractory in the body and cone. Vayuvents recommends the appropriate construction for your specific process.
All cyclones use tangential air entry — the inlet duct enters the cyclone at a tangent to the cyclone body, creating the spinning motion needed for centrifugal separation. The term ‘tangential cyclone’ distinguishes this standard configuration from the less common axial entry cyclone, where air enters along the cyclone axis and is deflected into rotation by internal vanes. Vayuvents manufactures tangential entry cyclones as the standard configuration for all industrial applications.
Contact Vayuvents at enquiry@vayuvents.com or call +91 90961 88703. Share the dust type and particle size distribution, airflow in m³/hr, inlet dust loading in g/m³, gas temperature, and CPCB emission requirement. We will size the correct cyclone or multi-cyclone battery and provide a technical and commercial proposal within 24 hours.