Method and apparatus for separating particulate matter from gases

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Inventor: Joseph G. Wilson, Abstract of the Disclosure A centrifugal separator has an outer tube and an inner tube concentrically positioned therein forming an, annular gas inlet channel between the outer and inner tubes and slots are defined in the inner tube to provide communication between this annular channel and the space within the inner tube. A collection chamber for collecting particulate matter and for allowing the flow of bleed gases is provided towards the bottom of the annular channel. Transverse discharge means communicate with the collection chamber for removing material therefrom. The separator includes at least one swirling vane for imparting swirling motion to gas flowing …