A multiclone dust collector is a type of air handling equipment that removes dirty particulate (typically 15 microns and larger) from the airstream that can cause erosion and premature wear to other downstream equipment like centrifugal fans and ductwork. A multiclone dust collector consists of a square or rectangular housing containing a number of collecting tube assemblies, with each tube assembly acting as an individual centrifugal / cyclone dust collector.
How It Works:
Step 1 - Dirty, particulate laden gases enter the top of the collecting tube at the inlet guide vanes. The vanes create a fast spiral to the gases, which produces centrifugal forces with minimal turbulence and erosion.
Step 2 - As the gas enters the inlet tube in a cyclonic pattern, the particulate is forced against the wall of the collecting tube and gravitates to the bottom. It is then expelled through an opening at the bottom of the tube.
Step 3 - A vortex forms at the bottom of the inlet tube. The cleaned gas turns and makes its way through the outlet tube and out of the casing.
Improved Performance by Design
Although the multiclone dust collector is a simple device with few operating parts, Process Barron constantly strives to improve its ability to perform. In fact, it is our belief that Process Barron is the only company in the United States continually conducting field and laboratory tests to improve the design. All of the four tube sizes we offer use conical shaped discharges, which improve collection efficiency by better directing captured particulate to the lowest section of the hopper. Our guide vane assemblies feature a two-piece “drop-in” design, making it the easiest device of its kind to install in the entire industry. Outlet hood turning vanes are used to improve the pressure differential inside the casing, producing better overall performance. If the performance of an existing multi-clone dust collector is not known, we also offer testing services to determine a system’s air volume, pressure drop and boiler particulate loading.
Contact Process Barron today to learn more about the advantages our tube and equipment design, and speak with a dust collection system specialist about your company’s needs.