Industrial Cyclone Separator
A robust, mechanical cyclone separator that removes coarse dust from cement and industrial exhaust gas using centrifugal force — with no moving parts. As a high-temperature pre-separator, the cyclone protects downstream bag filters and ESPs, extending their service life and reducing maintenance.
Product Overview
The cyclone dust collector is a mechanical, centrifugal separator that removes particulate matter from a gas stream without any moving parts. Dust-laden gas enters the cylindrical body tangentially, creating a powerful spiral (vortex) flow. Centrifugal force pushes the heavier dust particles outward against the cyclone wall, where they lose momentum and spiral down into the collection hopper, while cleaned gas spirals upward through the central vortex finder and exits the top.
In a cement plant, the cyclone dust collector is used primarily as a pre-separator — the first stage of dust collection on high-temperature, high-dust-loading exhaust streams such as kiln and cooler exhaust. By removing 70–90% of the coarse particulate load, it dramatically reduces the dust burden on the downstream bag filter or ESP — extending bag/electrode life, reducing cleaning frequency, and lowering overall maintenance cost.
Because it contains no fabric or polymer components, the cyclone handles very high gas temperatures (often up to 400–600°C with refractory lining) and abrasive dust that would damage a fabric filter. LIMING manufactures single and multi-cyclone (parallel-bank) designs in wear-resistant steel with refractory options for the most demanding cement and industrial applications.
Key Benefits
A simple, robust, and economical first-stage dust collector that protects final-stage equipment.
The cyclone is a pure mechanical separator with no motors, bearings, bags, or electrodes to wear or fail. This makes it extremely reliable, with minimal maintenance and very long service life even in abrasive dust.
With no fabric or polymer components, the cyclone handles gas temperatures up to 400–600°C (higher with refractory lining). Ideal as the first stage on hot kiln and cooler exhaust before conditioning and final filtration.
By removing 70–90% of the coarse particulate load, the cyclone extends bag and electrode life on the final bag filter or ESP, reducing cleaning frequency, replacement cost, and unplanned downtime.
Simple steel construction keeps capital and operating cost low. With no consumables and only occasional hopper-discharge inspection, the cyclone is one of the most economical dust-collection devices available.
Technical Data
Select a model based on your gas volume and dust loading. LIMING can also design multi-cyclone banks for very large flows.
| Model | Diameter (mm) | Air Volume (m³/h) | Inlet Velocity (m/s) | Max Temp (°C) | Collection Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLC-φ400 | 400 | 1,500-2,500 | 12-18 | 400 | 70-85% |
| CLC-φ600 | 600 | 3,500-5,500 | 12-18 | 400 | 70-85% |
| CLC-φ800 | 800 | 6,000-9,000 | 12-18 | 400 | 70-85% |
| CLC-φ1000 | 1,000 | 9,000-14,000 | 12-18 | 400 | 70-85% |
| CLC-φ1200 | 1,200 | 13,000-20,000 | 12-18 | 400 | 70-85% |
| CLC-φ1400 | 1,400 | 18,000-27,000 | 12-18 | 400 | 70-85% |
| CLC-φ1600 | 1,600 | 24,000-36,000 | 12-18 | 400 | 70-85% |
| CLC-Multi-4 | 4×φ1200 | 52,000-80,000 | 12-18 | 400 | 70-85% |
| CLC-Multi-6 | 6×φ1400 | 108,000-162,000 | 12-18 | 400 | 70-85% |
* Specifications are for reference only. Actual performance depends on gas properties, dust particle size, and loading. Contact LIMING for model selection.
How It Works
The cyclone operates on the principle of centrifugal separation. Dust-laden gas is introduced tangentially into the upper cylindrical body, creating a powerful downward spiral. The centrifugal force on the dust particles is many times gravity, throwing them to the wall where they fall into the hopper: