This example shows how to use the software Cyclone to calculate a cyclone. With a few known parameters, the software will calculate the unkown parameters, like the cyclone dimension and the efficiency for different particles size.
Known parameters air flow rate: 3 m3/s
pressure: 1 bar
gas is air at room temperature: 293 °K
solid density is : 1500 kg /m3
solid distribution is:
| particule diameter (micron) | inferior cumulated frequency |
| 8 | 0.07 |
| 12 | 0.13 |
| 24 | 0.3 |
| 32 | 0.5 |
| 48 | 0.86 |
| 64 | 0.94 |
| 78 | 0.99 |
| 96 | 1 |
overall efficiency should be: 0.92
Parameters to calculate
cyclone dimension
efficiency depending on the particule size
pressure drop in the cyclone
Calculation
. Enter the gas parameters
Step 2. Enter the solid parameters
. Choose an included geometry or entry your own geometry
. Choose the known variables combination
Step 5. Choose a model in the list. Here the simualtion has been made with the Lorenz model. Eventually it is possible to enter a particule diameter distribution to calculate the efficiency for every particule size class (not possible with the Barth model).
Then press the simulation button.
The software give you in this case the cyclone dimension, the cut diameter and the pressure drop.
Conclusion. With the software Cyclone, you can easily calculate the dimension of a cyclone, without to enter one formula. The software calculations are very quick wich allow you to compare different cyclone parameters in a short time.
