Performance of an aerodynamic particle separator
- Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (United States). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
This compact, high-flow device aerodynamically separates small particles from a gas stream by a series of annular truncated airfoils. The operating concept, design and performance of this novel particle separator are described. Tests results using corn starch and post-cyclone coal fly ash are presented. Particle collection efficiencies of 90% for corn starch and 70% for coal fly ash were measured at inlet velocities of 80 ft s{sup {minus}1} (2,700 cfm) and (6 inches) water pressure drop with particle loading up to 4 gr ft{sup {minus}3} in air at standard conditions. Results from computer modeling using FLUENT are presented and compared to the tests. The aerodynamic particle separator is an attractive alternative to a cyclone collector.
- OSTI ID:
- 566319
- Journal Information:
- Waste Management, Vol. 16, Issue 8; Other Information: PBD: 1996
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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