Pneumatics - Transport of Solids and Separator Types
Separators used in pneumatic solids transport systems and their minimum particle size.
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