Particle separation
Particle separation
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We are working on a process to separate particulate of different size. The one material is spherical steel 100-300 microns and the other is <50 micron and is a metalic flake.
We want to aerodynamically separate the 2 materials; they are airborne together. We have used a cyclone separator, but that seems to either put too much flake in the bucket for steel or the other way round.
Ideally we would like 100% flake in one bucket and 100% steel in the other.
Does anyone have experience dong this? Suggestions?
P.S. Hope this is the best group.
We want to aerodynamically separate the 2 materials; they are airborne together. We have used a cyclone separator, but that seems to either put too much flake in the bucket for steel or the other way round.
Ideally we would like 100% flake in one bucket and 100% steel in the other.
Does anyone have experience dong this? Suggestions?
P.S. Hope this is the best group.





RE: Particle separation
m777182
RE: Particle separation
You need to be able to adjust the cyclone, have constant gas flow and particle flow. Cyclones are really only tuned at a single point of operation.
I presume that your cyclones are made from ceramic to minimize wear.
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