High performance cyclone development

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:6622344

Giles, W B

The results of cold flow experiments at atmospheric conditions of an air-shielded 18 in-dia electrocyclone with a central cusped electrode are reported using fine test dusts of both flyash and nickel powder. These results are found to confirm expectations of enhanced performance, similar to earlier work on a 12 in-dia model. An analysis of the combined inertial-electrostatic force field is also presented which identifies general design goals and scaling laws. From this, it is found that electrostatic enhancement will be particularly beneficial for fine dusts in large cyclones. Recommendations for further improvement in cyclone collection efficiency are proposed.

• Research Organization: General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY (USA). Corporate Research and Development Dept.
• DOE Contract Number: AC01-80ET17091
• OSTI ID: 6622344
• Report Number(s): CONF-810319-1
• Resource Relation: Conference: 3. symposium on the transfer and utilization of particulate control technology, Orlando, FL, USA, 9 Mar 1981
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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