Reverse flow cyclones

A separator apparatus, comprising:

• a vessel comprising a cylindrical section, a conical section, and a top, the cylindrical section having a first end connected to the top and a second end opposite the first end, the conical section having a first end connected to the second end of the cylindrical section and a second end opposite the first end, the first end of the conical section having a first diameter, the second end of the conical section having a second diameter, the first diameter being larger than the second diameter, the cylindrical section having a feed inlet, the top having a gas outlet, and the conical section having a reject outlet at the second end thereof;
• a reverse flow cyclone insert disposed in the cylindrical section, the reverse flow cyclone insert having a plurality of reverse flow cyclones, each oriented with a first end located proximate to the top and a second end opposite the first end, and each having a tapered entrance fixture at the second end, and each having a wall with a plurality of openings located between the first end a midpoint of the reverse flow cyclone;
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• a drain plate coupled to the cylindrical section below the openings of the reverse flow cyclone insert.

A separator apparatus, comprising:

• a vessel comprising a cylindrical section, a conical section, and a top, the cylindrical section having a first end connected to the top and a second end opposite the first end, the conical section having a first end connected to the second end of the cylindrical section and a second end opposite the first end, the first end of the conical section having a first diameter, the second end of the conical section having a second diameter, the first diameter being larger than the second diameter, the cylindrical section having a feed inlet, the top having a gas outlet, and the conical section having a reject outlet at the second end thereof;
• a reverse flow cyclone insert disposed in the cylindrical section, the reverse flow cyclone insert having a plurality of reverse flow cyclones, each oriented with a first end located proximate to the top and a second end opposite the first end and having a tapered entrance fixture at the second end, and each having a wall with a plurality of openings located between the first end a midpoint of the reverse flow cyclone;
• a sloped drain plate coupled to the cylindrical section below the openings of the reverse flow cyclone insert;
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• a support plate located between the feed inlet of the cylindrical section and the second ends of the reverse flow cyclones, wherein the support plate supports the reverse flow cyclone insert.