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Apparatus for separating particles from a cyclonic fluid flow

  • US 6,228,260 B1
  • Filed: 07/27/1999
  • Issued: 05/08/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/27/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A cyclone separator for separating entrained particles from a fluid flow, the separator comprising:

  • a) a cyclone chamber having a centre and a cyclonic flow region;

    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 chamber;

    d) a particle separating member positioned in the cyclone chamber beneath the cyclonic flow region, the particle separating member having an upper surface and a plurality of apertures;

    e) a particle receiving chamber disposed beneath the particle separating member for receiving particles separated from the fluid flow, the particles passing into the particle receiving chamber through the apertures; and

    , f) a plurality of baffle members positioned in the particle receiving chamber.

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