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US 2010/0147149 A1Published application
Cyclone with classifier inlet and small particle by-pass
AssigneeSiemens Vai Metals Technologies GmbH
InventorsPeter Evans, William Barry Featherstone
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Abstract
In a cyclone and a method for operating a cyclone, in a duct leading to an inlet of the cyclone, at least partial separation of particles according to size takes place. A bypass arrangement diverts selected particles to the discharge duct of the cyclone. The cyclone is suitable for separating particles from blast furnace waste gases.
Claims5
A cyclone comprising:
- a body having a cylindrical region;
- a classifier inlet duct providing at least partial separation of particles according to size and
- at least one bypass duct arranged to direct smaller particles to a cyclone discharge duct.
A cyclone according to any preceding claim, further comprising means for isolating each of the bypass ducts.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.