| Abstract: | This paper uses a quantity of moment of momentum to combine various parameters interacting in a separation cyclone. Due to construction features and flow characteristics, the swirl flow in the cyclone is essentially frictionless and, hence, the incoming momentums of both the transporting fluid and suspended particles are conserved. Visualizing a 50%-separation screen installed, and employing a stability-radius theory, the momentums are expressed in terms of distributed masses in the cyclone. Further, in conjunction with the continuity equation, the collection efficiency is determined. The predicted value differs from the experimental one by about 6%. |
