Welcome To The Bill Pentz Cyclone Design Spreadsheet.: 0 No 1 Yes

Welcome to the Bill Pentz Cyclone Design spreadsheet.
Bellow are the instructions on how to use this spreadsheet that will let you design a cyclone according to your specific nee
This spreadsheet is divided into 3 tabs, to allow people that use different Unit Systems to use the same material
● The first tab (IMPERIAL) is designed for those who use the Imperial system (inches, feet etc.)
● The second tab (METRIC) is the same material, but in a metric version (mm, cm, m etc)
● The third tab (METRIC 2) is for those that use the metric system but their ducting and hoses are sold in inches.
Instructions
a Enter only values in blue To avoid any mistakes, this spreadsheet is protected and will allow you to enter
Ducting Size ( ≥ 6")
(Used to Size Cyclone Only)
b DS
In this field, you must enter the size of the ducting of your Dust Collection system
6
Impeller Type
0 if Regular or 1 if Airfoil
c IT
In this field, you must choose the type of impeller that will be used, because diffe
0
Motor Size in HP » 1.5 ≤ motor ≤ 5
( Zero if used with vaccum cleaner)
d MS
Enter the Motor Size that will be used with the Cyclone. If you want to attach the
5.0
Wood Lid Thickness
In Top of Cyclone Enter the thickness of the lid on top of the cyclone. Normaly, they are made of p
e WT metal
0.75
AirRamp
0=no 1=yes
f SAR
Determine whether you are going to build an air ramp (recommended) or not.
1
For Fixed Cyclone Diameter

Enter Width or Leave 0 for Auto If you know what size of cyclone you need, enter its dimensions here. Otherwise
g D Fixed the best size for you according to the information you provided in the other fields
0.0
For Fixed Inlet - Enter Width or Leave

Zero for Auto If you know what size of inlet you need, enter its dimensions here. Otherwise, en
h IW Fixed best size for you according to the information you provided in the other fields
0.00
For Fixed Inlet - Enter Height or Leave

Zero for Auto If you know what size of inlet you need, enter its dimensions here. Otherwise, en
i IH Fixed best size for you according to the information you provided in the other fields
0.00
Cone Length Ratio
3 - normal (1.64 for short) For wood dust the best cone length occurs when it is 3 times the upper cylinder
j CLK
separation until you get to a much taller cyclone. Unfortunately, that creates a to
have an 8' ceiling. The next best reversal point is when your cone is 1.64 times t
1.64
Tab Overlap
The Tab Overlap can be adjusted to your particular need. Some people that use
k TW tab, while others might not. Adjust it to your particular needs.
0.750
Hose Diameter
Tolerance 7.5%
Limits Hose Ø
0.00 1.00
The hoses we need to connect to a drum only come in some defined sizes. The
hose diameter to ensure we´ll be able to buy a piece of hose that will fit on the e
The spreadsheet searches the Hose Size table at the left and find the value that
l
1.00 1.25
1.25 1.50
1.50 1.75
1.75 2.00 The hoses we need to connect to a drum only come in some defined sizes. The
2.00 2.25 hose diameter to ensure we´ll be able to buy a piece of hose that will fit on the e
2.25 2.50 The spreadsheet searches the Hose Size table at the left and find the value that
l using the selected tolerance values.
2.50 2.75
This table allows you to adjust the cyclone size to the hoses available at your ar
2.75 3.00 the values in the 2nd column (in blue) ordered from the lowest value to the highe
3.00 4.00
4.00 5.00
5.00 6.00
6.00 8.00
8.00 10.00
10.00 12.00
For the Metrics (2) spreadsheet only

Ducting Size ( ≥ 6")
(Used to Size Cyclone Only) In this field, you must enter the size of the ducting of your Dust Collection system
m DS have ducting in inches available, the system calculates the value in milimeter for
6.0 inches = 0.0
For Fixed Cyclone Diameter

Enter Width or Leave 0 for Auto If you know what size of cyclone you need, enter its dimensions here. Otherwise
n D Fixed
the best size for you according to the information you provided in the other fields
have ducting in inches available, the system calculates the value in milimeter for
inches = 0.0
Cyclone Orientation
We can build our cyclones from these plans with the inlet on either the left or right, but you should build
with your impeller. The direction the air turns inside the cyclone is set by the inlet. For smaller motors an
either side because my testing only showed about 0.1 amp difference with no measurable airflow difference
blower to the larger I was stunned at the difference. The bigger impellers with larger motors generate a rea
to be turning in the same direction as the impeller, or the impeller has to overcome that direction of spin. T
the blower can seriously hurt overall performance if it is not turning in the same direction that
impeller from Clear Vue that all turn in the same direction, I found the blower moved as much as a 33% mo
the same direction as the air coming into the blower. You need to specify if you have a left or right handed c
performance.
A left handed cyclone is one where when facing the cyclone as it hangs we see the inlet pointing toward us
The cutout is the same for either orientation, we just change which side is up when we roll the metal or pla
Disclaimer
The drawings, procedures and words shared on these pages are for information only. Your actions are your r
information out before proceeding, and don't attempt anything without the required skills. Although I've tak
done and presented is safe, dust collection equipment uses electrical components and blowers that when im
may cause serious injury or even death, so USE THIS INFORMATION AT YOUR OWN RISK! At the same time,
appropriate protections for the fine wood dust you make, you put your health, the health of those close to y
risk. Long terms exposure to fine wood dust eventually harms most woodworkers. Please take the time to p
HIRE A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER to design, specify, test, and certify performance of any dust collection sys
industrial application, allergies, other medical problems, people working for you, a large shop, work with ha
regulatory oversight.
Neither I (Bill Pentz) nor any other references or links on these pages will accept any liability for any damag
property from the using
of this information or from any associated links.
No claims are expressed or implied as to the safety, usefulness, or accuracy of this information.
yclone according to your specific needs.
s to use the same material
nd hoses are sold in inches.
protected and will allow you to enter only values that are in blue
ucting of your Dust Collection system
peller that will be used, because different impellers have different performance
he Cyclone. If you want to attach the cyclone to a vaccum cleaner, enter zero
yclone. Normaly, they are made of plywood or MDF, but can also be made of
n air ramp (recommended) or not.
enter its dimensions here. Otherwise, enter ZERO so the spreadsheet wil select
ation you provided in the other fields
er its dimensions here. Otherwise, enter ZERO so the spreadsheet wil select the
n you provided in the other fields
er its dimensions here. Otherwise, enter ZERO so the spreadsheet wil select the
n you provided in the other fields
when it is 3 times the upper cylinder diameter. That also gives the best particle
lone. Unfortunately, that creates a too-tall cyclone for many woodworkers who
oint is when your cone is 1.64 times that upper diameter
rticular need. Some people that use a seaming machine might require a larger
particular needs.
nly come in some defined sizes. Therefore, we need to select the most appropriate
y a piece of hose that will fit on the end of the cyclone.
able at the left and find the value that will be the most adequate to the cyclone,
ucting of your Dust Collection system. To make it easier for those people that only
m calculates the value in milimeter for you
enter its dimensions here. Otherwise, enter ZERO so the spreadsheet wil select
ation you provided in the other fields. To make it easier for those people that only
m calculates the value in milimeter for you
or right, but you should build your cyclone for the best match
the inlet. For smaller motors and impellers you can put the inlet on
no measurable airflow difference. When I upgraded from the smaller
ith larger motors generate a really fast moving spiral of air that needs
vercome that direction of spin. This quickly spinning air when it hits
g in the same direction that the impeller is rotating. With a big
er moved as much as a 33% more total airflow if the impeller turned in
you have a left or right handed cyclone to make sure you get optimum
see the inlet pointing toward us on the left side.

up when we roll the metal or plastic to put the inlet on side we want.
tion only. Your actions are your responsibility - VERIFY and CHECK
required skills. Although I've taken every care to ensure what I have
onents and blowers that when improperly built, used, or maintained
R OWN RISK! At the same time, unless you as a woodworker provide
th, the health of those close to you, and even the health of your pets at
orkers. Please take the time to protect yourself and those close to you.
mance of any dust collection system if you have a commercial or an
you, a large shop, work with hazardous materials, or are subject to
ccept any liability for any damages or injury caused to people or
y of this information.
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Cyclone Design Tool
Imperial Version
Author: Bill Pentz
Site always in progress, so be patient and check back often..
Bill's Site: http://billpentz.com/woodworking/cyclone/CyclonePlan.cfm
Version Last updated by A. Cortada Today's Date & Time: 1/19/2018 14:51
09/01/07
Enter only values in blue
1/20/08 12:00 AM Improved the Ciclone Cone Botton diameter calculation based on the hose size
mm/inch Ducting Size ( ≥ 6") Impeller Type Motor Size in HP » 1.5 ≤ motor ≤ 5 Wood Lid Thickness
25.4 (Used to Size Cyclone Only) 0 if Regular or 1 if Airfoil ( Zero if used with vaccum cleaner) In Top of Cyclone
Pi (π) DS IT MS WT
3.14159265 6 0 5.0 0.75
AirRamp For Fixed Cyclone Diameter For Fixed Inlet - Enter Width or Leave For Fixed Inlet - Enter Height or Leave Cone Length Ratio
0=no 1=yes Enter Width or Leave 0 for Auto Zero for Auto Zero for Auto 3 - normal (1.64 for short)
SAR D Fixed IW Fixed IH Fixed CLK
1 0.0 0.00 0.00 1.64
Tab Calculated Minimal Calculated Minimal Inlet Circle Area Inlet Intercept
Overlap Inlet Width Inlet Height Rounded IY=-IW
TW CIW=(ICA/2)^½ CIH=IW*2 ICA=pi*(DS/2)^2 IX=((D/2)^2-IY^2)^0.5
0.750 3.75 7.50 28.27 7.794
IL=(IW^2+IX^2)^0.5
Inlet Inlet 9.000
Width Height IS=(CR^2-(IL/2)^2)^0.5
Inlet
IW=D/4 IH=IW*2 7.794
4.50 9.00 IA=ATAN((IL/2)/IS)
9.425
Cyclone Cone Total Cyclone ID=(SARO^2+IH^2)^0.5
Cyclone Length Height (Including Wood Top) 9.277
Size CL=CLK*D CH=CL+H+DCH-TW/2
29.52 52.15
Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone Upper Cyclone Upper Cylinder

Cyclone Diameter Radius Cylinder Height Circumference
Upper
Cylinder D CR=D/2 H=WT+SARO+D C=D*pi
18 9.00 21.00 56.549
Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone

Cyclone Outlet Dia Outlet Radius Outlet Height Outlet Circumference
Outlet OD=D-2*DW OR=OD/2 OH=WT+SARO*2+ID+D/8 OW=pi*OD
9.00 4.50 16.78 28.274
Air Ramp Helix Air Ramp Annular Ring Air Ramp Annular Ring
Offset (from the top) Inner Radius ARI=1/(((4*pi^2)*OR) Outer Radius
Air Ramp
SARO=IH/4
Not Used /*(ID^2+(2*PI*OR)^2))+SC ARO=ARI+D/4-SC
2.25 5.11 9.484
seam clearance (SC) = 1/8
Cyclone Cone Cyclone Cone Cyclone Cone Cyclone Cone
Bot Diameter Bottom Radius Top Diameter Full Arc Length
CCBD=hose Ø closest to (D/3) CBR=(CCBR^2+CCBH^2)^0.5 CTD=D CAL=(CCTH^2+CTR^2)^0.5
6.00 15.06 18.00 45.185
Cyclone Cone Cyclone Arc Bot Cyclone Cone Cyclone Arc Top
Bottom Radius Length Degrees Top Radius Length Degrees
CCBR=CCBD/2 CBL=CCBC/(PI*CBR*2)*360 CTR=CTD/2 CTL=CCTC/(pi*CTR*2)*360
3.00 71.70 9.00 71.705
Cyclone Cone Cyclone Cone Bot Cyclone Cone Cyclone Cone Top
Cyclone Circumference X Coordinate TCircumference X Coordinate
Cone CCBC=CCDB*pi CBX=cos(CBL/360*2*pi*CBR CCTC=CTD*pi CTX=cos(CTL/360*2*pi)*CTR
18.85 4.73 56.55 14.184
Slope Y Coordinate Top Slope Y Coordinate
CCS=(CT-CCBR)/CL CBY=sin(CBL/360*2*pi)*CBR CCTS=(CTR/CCBR)/CL CTY=sin(CTL/360*2*pi)*CTR
0.20 14.30 0.20 42.901
Cyclone Cone Cyclone Chord Cyclone Cone Cyclone Chord
Bottom Height Bottom Length Top Height Top Length
CCBH=CCBR/CCS CSBL=((CBR-CBX)^2+(CBY)^2)^0.5 CCTH=(CTR-CCBR)/CCTS CSTL=((CTR-CTX)^2+(CTY^2))^0.5
14.76 17.64 29.52 52.930
Dust Chute Dust Chute Dust Chute Dust Chute

Cyclone
Diameter Circumference Width Height
Dust Chute
DCD=hose Ø closest to (D/3) DCC=PI*D/3 DCW=DCC+TW DCH
6.00 18.85 19.60 2.000
© Copyright 2005 - William F. Pentz.

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Cyclone Design Tool
Author: Bill Pentz 1/20/08 12:00 AM
Lines:
Cutting Information Cut Lines
2.25 2.25 Fold Lines
18.00 27.75 Solder Lines
3/ 8
7.79 9.0 4.50 9.0 3/8 Dimensions
3/4 2 1/4
4.50
4.50 Latest changes in
Cyclone
7.79 18.00 Inlet 20.25 Joints:
4.50
Overlaps center to center
Top View So joint width = 2x tab
9.00
57.30
18.0 18.00 3/8 56.55 3/8
0.75 3/8
2.25 2.25
9.00 Upper Cylinder
18.00
9.28 9.28 21.75
21.00
20.25
2.25 3/8
4.50
Side View
4.50 9.00 4.50 3/4
9.0 9.00 3/4
3/8 9.425 3/8

10.175
29.02 3/8
3/ 8 28.27
Cyclone Outlet
16.78
29.52
30.12
52.15
4.98 was computed from Cornell University + 0.125 for seam clearance
http://www.math.cornell.edu/~dwh/papers/EB-DG/EB-DG-web.htm
45.19 Air Ramp NOT USED 3/ 8
3/8 3/8
2.00
6.00 5.11
14.76
15.06 9.48
Caution: Your
Upper Cylinder fits
to the inner curve!!
3/ 8 Cyclone Cone
2.75 Dust Chute 2.00
3/ 8 18.85 3/8 3/ 4 Dust Chute fits to
19.60 inner curve
Arc Check
Note: MS Excel computes 3/8 17.64 Measures 52.93
correct values but will not scale
pictures, so pictures not to 71.70 o
3/ 8
scale. Cone can be more open, 14.31
etc. 15.06 30.12 3/8
45.185
© Copyright 2008 - William F. Pentz. 45.560
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Cyclone Design Tool
Metric Version
Author: Bill Pentz
09/01/07
9/1/07 12:43 PM Improved the Ciclone Cone Botton diameter calculation based on the hose size
mm/inch Ducting Size ( ≥ 150mm) Impeller Type Motor Size in HP » 1.5 ≤ motor ≤ 5 Wood Lid Thickness
Pi (π) DS IT MS WT
3.14159265 150.0 0 5.0 50.0
1 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.64
20.0 94.0 188.0 17671.5 194.9
IL=(IW^2+IX^2)^0.5
Inlet Inlet 225.0
Inlet
IW=D/4 IH=IW*2 194.9
112.5 225.0 IA=ATAN((IL/2)/IS)
235.6
738.0 1334.3

Upper
450.0 225.0 556.3 1413.7

225.0 112.5 450.7 706.9
Air Ramp
SARO=IH/4
56.3 127.61 237.111
seam clearance (SC) = 3
152.0 384.0 450.0 1136.9
76.0 71.2 225.0 71.2
477.5 123.5 1413.7 365.5
0.2 363.6 0.2 1076.6
376.4 447.3 738.0 1324.4

Cyclone
Dust Chute
152.0 477.5 497.5 50.0

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Cyclone Design Tool
Author: Bill Pentz 9/1/07 12:43 PM
Lines:
10.0
194.9 225.0 112.5 225.0 10.0 Dimensions
20.0 56.3
112.5
Cyclone
194.9 450.0 Inlet 506.3 Joints:
112.5
225.0
1433.7
450.0 450.0 10.0 1413.7 10.0
50.0 10.0
56.3 56.3
225.0 Upper Cylinder
450.0
231.9 231.9 576.3
556.3
506.3
56.3 10.0
112.5
Side View
112.5 225.0 112.5 20.0
225.0 225.0 20.0
10.0 235.6 10.0

255.6
726.9 10.0
10.0 706.9
Cyclone Outlet
450.7
738.0
752.9
1334.3
124.61 was computed from Cornell University + 3 for seam clearance
1136.9 Air Ramp NOT USED 10.0
10.0 10.0
50.0
152.0 127.6
376.4
384.0 237.1
Caution: Your
Upper Cylinder fits
10.0 Cyclone Cone

10.0 477.5 10.0 20.0
497.5 Dust Chute fits to
inner curve Arc Check
Note: MS Excel computes 10.0 447.3 Measures 1324.4

10.0
etc. 384.0 752.9 10.0
1136.9
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Cyclone Design Tool
Metric Version - Ducts and Hoses in Inches
Author: Bill Pentz
09/01/07
9/1/07 12:43 PM Improved the Ciclone Cone Botton diameter calculation based on the hose size
mm/inch Ducting Size ( ≥ 6") Impeller Type Motor Size in HP » 1.5 ≤ motor ≤ 5 Wood Lid Thickness
Pi (π) DS IT MS WT
3.14159265 6.0 inches = 152.4 0 5.0 50.0
15
1 inches = 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.64
20.0 95.5 191.0 18241.5 198.0
IL=(IW^2+IX^2)^0.5
Inlet Inlet 228.6
Inlet
IW=D/4 IH=IW*2 198.0
114.3 228.6 IA=ATAN((IL/2)/IS)
239.4
749.8 1354.2

Upper
457.2 228.6 564.4 1436.3

228.6 114.3 457.1 718.2
Air Ramp
SARO=IH/4
57.2 129.60 240.905
seam clearance (SC) = 3
152.4 382.6 457.2 1147.7
76.2 71.7 228.6 71.7
478.8 120.1 1436.3 360.3
0.2 363.2 0.2 1089.7
374.9 448.1 749.8 1344.4

Cyclone
Dust Chute
152.4 478.8 498.8 50.0

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Cyclone Design Tool
Author: Bill Pentz 9/1/07 12:43 PM
Lines:
10.0
198.0 228.6 114.3 228.6 10.0 Dimensions
20.0 57.2
114.3
Cyclone
198.0 457.2 Inlet 514.4 Joints:
114.3
228.6
1456.3
457.2 457.2 10.0 1436.3 10.0
50.0 10.0
57.2 57.2
228.6 Upper Cylinder
457.2
235.6 235.6 584.4
564.4
514.4
57.2 10.0
114.3
Side View
114.3 228.6 114.3 20.0
228.6 228.6 20.0
10.0 239.4 10.0

259.4
738.2 10.0
10.0 718.2
Cyclone Outlet
457.1
749.8
765.1
1354.2
126.60 was computed from Cornell University + 3 for seam clearance
1147.7 Air Ramp NOT USED 10.0
10.0 10.0
50.0
152.4 129.6
374.9
382.6 240.9
Caution: Your
Upper Cylinder fits
10.0 Cyclone Cone

10.0 478.8 10.0 20.0
498.8 Dust Chute fits to
inner curve Arc Check
Note: MS Excel computes 10.0 448.1 Measures 1344.4

10.0
etc. 382.6 765.1 10.0
1147.7

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For Fixed Cyclone Diameter

For Fixed Inlet - Enter Width or Leave

For Fixed Inlet - Enter Height or Leave

For the Metrics (2) spreadsheet only

For Fixed Cyclone Diameter

s to use the same material

nd hoses are sold in inches.

ucting of your Dust Collection system

n air ramp (recommended) or not.

see the inlet pointing toward us on the left side.

ccept any liability for any damages or injury caused to people or

Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone Upper Cyclone Upper Cylinder

Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone

14.76 17.64 29.52 52.930

Dust Chute Dust Chute Dust Chute Dust Chute

© Copyright 2005 - William F. Pentz.

9.0 9.00 3/4

3/8 9.425 3/8

45.19 Air Ramp NOT USED 3/ 8

Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone Upper Cyclone Upper Cylinder

Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone

376.4 447.3 738.0 1324.4

Dust Chute Dust Chute Dust Chute Dust Chute

© Copyright 2005 - William F. Pentz.

225.0 225.0 20.0

10.0 235.6 10.0

1136.9 Air Ramp NOT USED 10.0

10.0 Cyclone Cone

correct values but will not scale

Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone Upper Cyclone Upper Cylinder

Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone Cyclone

374.9 448.1 749.8 1344.4

Dust Chute Dust Chute Dust Chute Dust Chute

© Copyright 2005 - William F. Pentz.

228.6 228.6 20.0

10.0 239.4 10.0

1147.7 Air Ramp NOT USED 10.0

10.0 Cyclone Cone

correct values but will not scale

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