What equipment has the same function as a cyclone?

Recommended Cyclone Alternatives
Cyclones are a widely used device for liquid separation and treatment, but there are alternatives that can achieve similar separation results in different applications. The choice of alternative should be determined based on specific process requirements, while also taking into account the installation and operating costs of the equipment.

Cyclone Alternatives

1. Static mixer
A static mixer is a mixing device that does not require any power. It uses the layer-by-layer superposition principle of the flow guide blocks to divide the fluid into multiple thin plates, which are continuously interlaced to achieve mixing. Compared with cyclones, static mixers have smaller volumes and lower costs, and are suitable for processing media with small density differences and small particles.
2. Nozzle
A nozzle is a device that achieves separation by applying high-speed or high-pressure airflow to a fluid. The nozzle can achieve single-phase or two-phase liquid separation, is suitable for handling smaller droplets or particles, and is one of the effective alternatives to cyclones.
3. Centrifugal separator
A centrifugal separator passes liquid through a series of rotating internal centrifugal cylinders, using centrifugal force to separate solid particles and liquid. Centrifugal separators are suitable for handling liquids with high viscosity and high concentration, and have advantages over cyclones in terms of liquid separation effect and processing capacity.
4. Rotary flow distributor
A rotating flow distributor is a device that divides a fluid into multiple rotating branches, and then disperses the fluid in different directions through the confluence of the branches. Rotary flow distributors are suitable for handling the mixing and separation of high viscosity liquids and particles.