摘要 |
<p>A cyclone separator for separating a denser component of a liquid mixture from a less dense component thereof, the cyclone separator comprising at least one inlet (26) for the admission of material to be separated and outlets (23, 34) for the respective discharge of the denser and less dense components. An inlet duct (50) is provided by which the liquid mixture, in use, is transmitted into the separator via the or each inlet and there is further provided a heat exchanger (60) through which a heat exchanging fluid passes. The heat exchanger (60) is positioned adjacent the inlet duct (50) so as to effect heat exchange of the mixture passing through the inlet duct. One of the outlets (23, 34) may be operatively connected to the heat exchanger (60) or an auxiliary heat exchanger (68) so that fluid from this outlet passes through the heat exchanger.</p> |