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centrifugal collector

centrifugal collector

[‚sen′trif·i·gəl ka′lek·tər]
(mechanical engineering)
Device used to separate particulate matter of 0.1-1000 micrometers from an airstream; some types are simple cyclones, high-efficiency cyclones, and impellers.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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Oil mist collectors are the best alternatives to centrifugal collectors, by eliminating the inherent problems of noise, low separation efficiency, and strong vibration.
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