Particle Cut Diameter Prediction of Uniflow Cyclone Systems with Fuzzy System Analysis

Abstract

Cyclones are devices used in various industries to remove particulate matter from gases and liquids. Commonly used in the power generation, cement, and mining industries, cyclones improve the efficiency and longevity of equipment by removing dust and other small particles that can cause wear and damage. Among centrifugal separation, reverse-flow cyclones are primarily used for particle separation, which can reach heights of several meters on an industrial scale and therefore, are difficult to access for maintenance. A uniflow centrifugal segregation system avoids these drawbacks of reverse-flow cyclones since their accessibility is good and their height usually does not exceed their diameter. The efficiency is a critical aspect of separating systems. This study systematically examines the collection efficiency for particles ranging from 1 µm to 29 µm in diameter based on varying vane angles of the swirl inducer at flow rates ranging from 130 L/s−1 to 236 L/s−1.