This review reports the improvement methods of particle separation performance of gas-cyclone. The effect of apex cone shape, blow-down and local fluid flow control methods on particle separation performance are explained by experiment and CFD studies. It is found that the optimum apex cone angle is 70 deg. The minimum 50% cut size was obtained by use of this special apex cone. From the flow visualization method by use of soap foam, the upward flow and downward flow coexisted on the inclined surface of this special apex cone.
Particle separation performance by use of blow-down method is higher than that without blow-down method. Because downward velocity near the conical wall section is increased in case of blow-down, particles tend to move into the dust box easily.
The effect of secondary flow injection method on particle separation was also examined. It is found that particle collection efficiency increased with an increased secondary flow rate. The new optimum injection place is reported in this review.
The particle separation performance increases by use of both the inlet guide plate and secondary injection methods. The experimental results obtained are qualitatively supported by the 3-dimensional CFD simulation based on the direct method.
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