Effect of Particle Size and Input Velocity on Cyclone Separation Process

Abstract

Cyclones have been regarded as one of the simplest and cheapest type of separator on account of their high efficiency, adaptability, and relative economy in power. Cyclones have been widely used in different industrial processes. The literature reveals that the cyclone efficiency is dependent on the particle size from the mass of the mixtures heterogeneous solid-fluid. The input air velocity affects both the fan energy consumption and the dust collection efficiency. The objective of this paper is to demonstrate theoretically the influence of the dimensions solid particles and the input velocity into the cyclone over the collection efficiency.