Disclosed herein is a cyclone for separating fine particles from a gas.
The cyclone includes a cyclone body having an upper end with an inlet and
a lower end with a particulate outlet, gas outlet tube with an upper end
that extends upwardly into the lower end of the cyclone body, and a
vortex breaker. The upper end of the gas outlet tube is connected to the
lower end of the cyclone body by a slip joint. The configuration of the
cyclone provides for efficient removal of fine particles as compared to
conventional techniques. A vessel containing cyclones, and methods of
separation using the cyclones and vessel, also are disclosed.