Pneumatic Transport Separators

Overview

Engineering reference data for Pneumatic Transport Separators in miscellaneous.

Key Formulas

Unit Conversion

$y = x \cdot k$

Multiply by conversion factor.

Linear Interpolation

$y = y_1 + \frac{(x - x_1)(y_2 - y_1)}{x_2 - x_1}$

Estimate between two known points.

Percentage

$p = \frac{\text{part}}{\text{whole}} \times 100\%$

Part as fraction of whole.

Variables

Separator Selection Guide

The choice of separator depends significantly on the particle size of the material being transported. Below is a reference table showing the minimum recommended particle sizes for different separator principles.

Unit Reference: 1 micron (μm) = 0.001 mm = 1 × 10⁻⁶ m

Separator Selection Notes:

• Gravity separators are suitable only for large, heavy particles and are the simplest design
• Cyclones (centrifugal) offer a good balance of efficiency and cost for medium-sized particles; smaller diameter cyclones can capture finer particles
• Filter separators and electrostatic precipitators are required for sub-micron particles such as fine dust, fumes, or smoke
• Scrubbers use liquid to capture particles and are effective for sticky or hazardous materials

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References

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