What is a 'multiclone' and what does it do?

Answer 1

MilticloneB&W's Multiclone® dust collector, at least how I am familiar with it, is a device that consists of several small cyclones that are arranged into one unit. A cyclone is a device used to remove large solid particles (sand, wood chips, etc.) in an air stream. The cyclone is a tube with a tapered end, similar in shape to the end of a pencil. The air enters the cyclone through the side and based on the shape the air will spin inside the cyclone a couple of times before exiting through the top. This spinning action forces the solid particles to wall of the cyclone and gravity allows them to settle at the bottom where the solids can be collected in a hopper that is attached to the bottom.