Classifying – separating – and assorting solids – Miscellaneous
Patent
1992-03-12
1994-01-25
Lithgow, Thomas M.
Classifying, separating, and assorting solids
Miscellaneous
2091725, 209211, B03B 532, B04C 500
Patent
active
052808360
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is further directed towards a method for determining the efficiency of separation of a dense media separation process. This method includes determining an apparent distance a particle must travel in a dense media cyclone to be correctly beneficiated. From this apparent distance, an apparent velocity a particle must achieve to be correctly beneficiated is calculated. This apparent velocity is used, along with cyclone geometry and operational parameters to calculate a divergence value which indicates the efficiency of separation. The present invention also includes a method for selecting cyclone geometry and operating parameters which includes determining separation efficiency and adjusting geometry and parameters in a manner to obtain improved efficiency.
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Genesis Research Corporation
Lithgow Thomas M.
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