Cyclone for Separating the Liquid Phase from a Supersaturated Gas Flow

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This invention is a cyclone device designed to separate the liquid phase from a supersaturated gas flow. The core innovation is the use of a specially designed, porous three-dimensional insert that efficiently absorbs and removes liquid without letting it re-enter the gas stream. The insert's material, porosity, and shape are optimized to enhance separation efficiency and prevent re-entrainment of liquid under varying pressure and temperature conditions.

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• Industrial gas conditioning for fuel cells, ensuring precise humidity control and removal of condensation.
• Improvement of diesel combustion by removing water vapor or condensate from intake air.
• HVAC systems in buildings for controlling and dehumidifying room air.
• Pharmaceutical, chemical, or food processing industries where dry or precisely conditioned gases are needed.
• Power plants or process plants requiring protection of turbines and equipment from liquid entrainment in process gases.

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• More efficient and reliable separation of liquids from gas, preventing re-mixing even at higher gas velocities.
• Adaptability to various operating pressures and temperatures, including both sub- and super-atmospheric conditions.
• Compact and scalable design allows for use in a wide range of plant sizes and applications.
• Reduced risk of equipment corrosion, fouling, or damage by more effective liquid removal.
• Enhanced process control through features like fill-level sensors and automated drainage, supporting continuous operation and minimal downtime.

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The invention relates to a cyclone for separating the liquid phase from a supersaturated gas flow, wherein a porous 3-dimensional region is provided as the liquid sink and is configured as a preformed insert (4), and wherein a) the insert (4) comprises a material having wetting properties with respect to the liquid to be separated off, and/or b) the porosity and/or lamination and/or shape is adapted to the dynamics of the supersaturated gas flow and to the amount of liquid to be separated off, and/or c) a constant drainage of the accumulating liquid is provided in the saturated pore space; and/or d) an unsaturated pore space is ensured in the region of a standpipe inlet (2a), and/or e) the insert (4) is partially immersed in the liquid to be separated off during stationary operation.