Removal of Particles from Gases and Liquids

Fine particles are most efficiently removed from dilute suspensions in gases and liquids by using centrifugal force in cyclones and hydroclones, respectively. 

Heuristic 53 Use a cyclone separator to remove, from a gas, droplets or solid 

Having studied this chapter, the reader should 

Be able to implement the steps in Section 3.4 for process synthesis more effectively, using the many heuristics presented herein, and summarized in Table 5.2. The examples and exercises should enable him or her to gain experience in their application. 

Recognize the limitations of the heuristics in Table 5.2 and the role of the process simulator in permitting the systematic variation of parameters and the examination of alternative designs. The reader should also recognize that the heuristics listed are a subset of the many rules of thumb that have been applied by design teams in carrying out process synthesis. 

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