In the present invention, a dual hull cyclone is incorporated into a
non-powered cleaning system using balls for tubular heat exchange
systems. The dual hull cyclone separates balls which are smaller than a
predetermined diameter so that they can be disposed of and replaced. The
dual hull cyclone also serves to separate debris from fluid in the
tubular heat exchange system and also debris that may have accumulated on
the balls. The cleaning system in accordance with the present invention
comprises a plurality of balls circulating in the fluid of the heat
exchange system, a ball inlet, a ball outlet, and a dual hull cyclone.
The balls in the fluid are generally of a predetermined diameter suitable
for cleaning the tubes in the heat exchange unit. While the balls may be
made of a variety of elastomeric materials, almost any resilient material
may be utilized. Furthermore, the balls used in the present invention
utilize a asymmetrical weighted core to increase the specific gravity of
the balls.