Size Separation Size separation, also known as sieving, sifting, or screening, is the process of separating particles into different size fractions. This is crucial in many industrial processes to ensure product quality and consistency. Here is a detailed look into the objectives, applications, mechanisms, official standards of powders, sieves, and size separation methods. Objectives of … Read more

Definition of Sieves: Sieves are devices with mesh or perforated surfaces used to separate particles based on size. Construction of Sieves: Made from woven wire mesh, perforated metal plates, or electroformed mesh. Mesh number indicates the number of openings per linear inch. Higher mesh numbers have smaller openings. Use in Size Separation: Particles are separated … Read more

Principle of Edge Runner Mill: Operates on the principle of crushing and grinding. Heavy rollers grind material by rolling over it. Construction of Edge Runner Mill: Grinding Surface: Flat or slightly concave surface. Rollers: Heavy cylindrical rollers that rotate around a central pivot. Feed Mechanism: Hopper for material input. Discharge Mechanism: Outlet for processed material. … Read more

Principles of Sieve Shaker: Operates based on the principle of size separation through sieving. Particles are sorted by passing through a stack of sieves with progressively smaller openings, relying on gravity and mechanical motion to achieve separation. Construction of Sieve Shaker: Sieves: A stack of sieves with different mesh sizes. Shaking Mechanism: A motor-driven device … Read more

Principles of Air Separator: Separates particles based on size, shape, and density using an airflow. Lighter and finer particles are carried away by the air stream, while heavier particles settle. Construction of Air Separator: Separation Chamber: A vertical or horizontal chamber where separation occurs. Fans/Blowers: Generate the airflow required for separation. Inlet: For feeding the … Read more

Principles of Cyclone Separator: Operates on the principle of centrifugal separation. Particles are separated from a gas stream by centrifugal forces generated within a cyclone chamber. Construction of Cyclone Separator: Cyclone Chamber: A cylindrical or conical chamber with a tangential inlet. Inlet: For the gas-particle mixture. Outlet: For clean gas at the top and for … Read more

Principles of Bag Filter: Separates particles from a gas stream by passing the stream through filter bags. Particles are trapped on the surface of the bags, and clean gas exits the system. Construction of Bag Filter: Filter Bags: Made from woven or felted fabric. Housing: Encloses the filter bags and supports the gas flow system. … Read more

Principles of Elutriation Tank: Separates particles based on their settling velocities in a fluid. Finer particles are carried upward by the fluid flow, while coarser particles settle at the bottom. Construction of Elutriation Tank: Tank: A vertical tank filled with fluid. Fluid Inlet: At the bottom to introduce fluid flow. Feed Inlet: For introducing the … Read more