Abstract: Cyclone separator having an elongate tapered separating chamber (25) with an axial overflow outlet (34) at the larger diameter end (10a) and an underflow outlet (23) at the smaller diameter end (10b). Inlet to the separating chamber is provided via an axially extending duct (70) which joins the separating chamber at its larger diameter end. The duct is of annular configuration and has a helical flight (90) positioned therewithin.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 7, 1989
Date of Patent:
October 30, 1990
Assignee:
Conoco Specialty Products Inc.
Inventors:
Charles M. Kalnins, Phillip C. Tuckett, Soren R. Z. Hansen