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A cylinder above a cone, separating solids from gas.
Also known as: Cyclone symbol, Dust separator symbol, Hydrocyclone symbol
On a process diagram a cyclone is drawn as a cylinder above an inverted cone, separating solids or droplets from a gas stream by spinning them to the wall.
Denotes a separator removing solids or droplets from a gas by centrifugal action.
Contexts: Technical drawing
Has no moving parts, which is why cyclones are used in dirty and abrasive service where a mechanical separator would wear out.
Contexts: Technical drawing
An upright cylinder joined below to a cone narrowing downward to a small outlet.