Chapter
The Birth of Cyclonic Separation
15:21 - 22:01 (06:40)
The inventor behind the Dyson vacuum cleaner, James Dyson, shares the story of how he developed the cyclonic separation technology that revolutionized the industry. He faced challenges in testing for dust capture, retention and airflow, but eventually succeeded in creating a more efficient appliance by replacing the traditional bag filter with cyclonic separation.
Clips
The first spec of dust entering a vacuum bag clogs it, reducing suctioning power.
15:21 - 18:08 (02:46)
Summary
The first spec of dust entering a vacuum bag clogs it, reducing suctioning power. It's important to replace the bag once it's full.
ChapterThe Birth of Cyclonic Separation
Episode#530: Sir James Dyson — Founder of Dyson and Master Inventor on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker talks about an experience where they collected dust from a factory using a site claim and wonders why a smaller version can't be used instead of a clogging filter in a vacuum cleaner.
18:08 - 19:39 (01:31)
Summary
The speaker talks about an experience where they collected dust from a factory using a site claim and wonders why a smaller version can't be used instead of a clogging filter in a vacuum cleaner.
ChapterThe Birth of Cyclonic Separation
Episode#530: Sir James Dyson — Founder of Dyson and Master Inventor on How to Turn the Mundane into Magic
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker describes how he built and tested a cyclone for vacuum cleaners focused on the ability to capture dust and retain airflow.
19:39 - 22:01 (02:22)
Summary
The speaker describes how he built and tested a cyclone for vacuum cleaners focused on the ability to capture dust and retain airflow. He also mentions his teacher's help in formulating the first mass.