Question

Describe the mechanism of a Cyclone Separator with the help of a diagram. 

Answer 1

1. These are devices to control air pollution comprising metallic cylinders through which polluted air is passed at high speed.
2. The particulates strike the walls of the cylinder and fall at the bottom.
3. The cyclone works on the principle of rotation effect and gravity.
4. High speed rotating air flows through the cylindrical cyclone body and exits through the narrow conical exit.
5. The particles fall down due to force of gravity and the clean air flow out through the gas outlet tube.