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Cyclones

​​​Cyclones are a type of Air Pollution Control Equipment (APC) that capture and separate emissions using centripetal force.  Unlike baghouses, cyclones do not have fabric or filters, but rather separate large particles from small particles using a vortex force.  Cyclones are often used in woodworking shops to remove dust from the air, but cyclone technology can also be used to remove particles from gas or liquid media.


Who Needs a Permit?

  • Any operations that has the​ potential to emit 2 or more pounds per day, pursuant to R​ule 201, section 122.

  • Woodworking operations venting a non-sanding processes (sawing, carving, drilling, routing, etc.) vented to a ​cyc​​lone and / or baghouse​ require a permit if the exhaust flow rate  is greater than or equal to 6,075 cfm³.

  • Woodworking operations venting a combined process to a common cyclone and/or baghouse require a permit if exhaust flow rate is greater than or equal to 3,400 cfm³.


Permit Fees 

All permit fees are based on District Rule 301.

When applying for a permit through Online Services, the appropriate Permit Fee schedule will be automatically determined based upon the selection of the General Equipment Description. If you wish to see what the fees are for new equipment prior to applying, please use Schedule 1 in the Permit Fee Schedule to determine the initial application fee. The application fee is based upon the​ rated horsepower of the electric motor.

For questions regarding the application fee, please email permitting@airquality.org  or call 279-207-1122.​


​How to Apply for a Permit

All permit applications must be completed and submitted electronically through the Online Services customer portal.

When applying for a permit through Online Services, the equipment must be categorized by both a General and Specific description. The following categories may be selected when applying for Cyclones:


General Equipment DescriptionAssociated Specific Description
APC - Cyclone

Cyclone
Rotoclone
​Sawdust Handling
Cyclone

Permit applications must be completed and submitted electronically through the Online Services portal. All applications must be submitted with the appropriate fee in order to be processed. Application fees may be paid directly through the Online Services portal. Pay t​he application fee when you submit your application for fastest processing time. Applications submitted without payment will be cancelled if payment is not received within two weeks of submitting the application.

To contact Permitting staff please call 279-207-1122 or email permitting@airquality.org.​​



Related Rules

Rule Date Last Amended
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