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Pneumatics - Transport of Solids and Separator Types

Separators used in pneumatic solids transport systems - minimum particle size

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In a pneumatic transport system, solids like dust, flour, sugar, sand and many other products, are transported in a high speed air flow.

The table below can be used to indicate minimum particle size recommended for different types of separators.

Separator Principle	Minimum Particle Size (micron)
Gravity	200
Inertial	50-150
Centrifugal, large diameter cyclone	40-60
Centrifugal, small diameter cyclone	20-30
Fan type	15-30
Filter	0.5
Scrubber	0.5-2.0
Electrical	0.001-1.0

1 micron = 0.001 mm

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