Alternate Models
The above equations are relatively simple and provide a basic approximation to the behaviour of a cyclone separator. These equations are, however, limited in many regards. For example, the geometry of the separator is not considered, the particles are assumed to achieve a steady state and the effect of the vortex inversion at the base of the cyclone is also ignored, all behaviours which are unlikely to be achieved in a cyclone at real operating conditions.
More complex differential equation based models exist, as many authors have studied the behaviour of cyclone separators. Numerical modelling using computational fluid dynamics has also been used extensively in the study of cyclonic behaviour.
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