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Apparatus and method for separating particles from a cyclonic fluid flow

  • US 6,228,151 B1
  • Filed: 08/18/1999
  • Issued: 05/08/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A separator for separating entrained particles from a fluid flow, the separator comprising:

  • a) a cyclone chamber having a cyclonic flow region and a closed bottom, the cyclonic flow region having a center, a longitudinal axis, an outer peripheral portion, an inner portion and a radial width;

    b) a fluid inlet for introducing a cyclonic fluid flow to the cyclonic flow region;

    c) a fluid outlet for removing the fluid flow from the cyclone flow region;

    d) a plurality of vanes positioned adjacent the bottom and extending inwardly towards the center, the vanes having an inner portion and an outer portion and creating a dead space immediately above the bottom; and

    , e) a cover member spaced from the bottom and positioned above the vanes.

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