Cyclone Separator

Cyclone Separator

Description of Cyclone Separator

The Cyclone Separator equipment is for studying the principle of two phase flow using a centrifugal blower. Powder material is fed by an agitator and a variable speed screw feeder to a Venturi tube. The material is carried by air in the tube to a cyclone where the velocity is reduced and the material is separated and dropped to the bottom.

Experiments of Cyclone Separator

Velocity profile of air in the transfer tube using a travelling Pitot. Observation of material separation in the cyclone. Comparison of theoretical expression with test results for pressure loss and material collection efficiency at each air velocity.

Technical Data of Cyclone Separator

• Blower

               a. Type : Centrifugal blower.

               b. Maximum air flow rate : Over 6 m3/min.

               c. Maximum pressure : Over 180 mm water.

• Feed motor : 1 ea.
• Speed control : Inverter.
• Cyclone : Clear acrylic with a discharge tube.
• Other accessories provided are :

               a. Cyclone dust box,

               b. Filter bag,

               c. Stop watch,

               d. Platform balance,

               e. Beaker

• Measuring instruments

               a. Air flow measurement : Travelling Pitot with water manometer.

               b. Pressure measurement : Water manometer for measurement of pressure difference in the transfer tube and the cyclone.

• Power supply : 220 V 1 Ph 50 Hz. Other power supply is available on request.