Effect of the inlet angle on the performance of a cyclone separator using CFD-DEM

• Published in: Advanced powder technology : the international journal of the Society of Powder Technology, Japan Vol. 30; no. 2; pp. 227 - 239
• Main Authors: Wang, Shuyan, Li, Haolong, Wang, Ruichen, Wang, Xu, Tian, Ruichao, Sun, Qiji
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.02.2019
• Subjects: Cyclone separator; Discrete Element Method; Gas-solid flow; Inlet angle; Gas-solid flow; Inlet angle; Cyclone separator; Discrete Element Method

[Display omitted] •Hydrodynamic characteristics of cyclones are simulated using CFD-DEM.•The impact of inlet angle on flow behavior is studied.•Reynolds stress turbulence model is used to capture gas turbulence.•The effect of particle size on the performance of a cyclone separator is analyzed. Hydro...