Effects of particle size on the separation efficiency in a rotary-drum eddy current separator

Authors: Bin, C., Yi, Y., Zhicheng, S., Qiang, W., Abdelkader, A., Kamali, A.R. and Montalvão, D.

Journal: Powder Technology

Volume: 410

eISSN: 1873-328X

ISSN: 0032-5910

DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2022.117870

Abstract:

Eddy current separation is a technology for recovering non-ferrous metals. The influence of particle size on the separation is of significant importance due to the variety of materials. It was investigated by combining simulations and physical experiments. A strong correlation between the simulation and the experiment was found by Pearson correlation analysis. Then the interaction effects between the particle size and the material type, rotational speed, magnetic pole arrangement were investigated. It shows that an optimal particle size exists for a specific condition, and the separation efficiency of fine particles can be improved by increasing rotational speed, magnetic pole number, and the electrical conductivity/density of material, as well as utilizing torque of Lorentz force. The underlying mechanism of particle size affecting separation was discovered by analyzing eddy current distribution and field gradient. These results provide insight into the design and optimization of eddy current separation for particles of various sizes.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/37428/

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Effects of particle size on the separation efficiency in a rotary-drum eddy current separator

Authors: Bin, C., Yi, Y., Zhicheng, S., Qiang, W., Abdelkader, A., Kamali, A.R. and Montalvao, D.

Journal: POWDER TECHNOLOGY

Volume: 410

eISSN: 1873-328X

ISSN: 0032-5910

DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2022.117870

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/37428/

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Effects of particle size on the separation efficiency in a rotary-drum eddy current separator

Authors: Bin, C., Yi, Y., Zhicheng, S., Qiang, W., Abdelkader, A., Kamali, A. and Montalvao, D.

Journal: Powder Technology

Volume: 410

Issue: 2022

Publisher: Elsevier

ISSN: 0032-5910

DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2022.117870

Abstract:

Eddy current separation is a technology for recovering non-ferrous metals. The influence of particle size on the separation is of significant importance due to the variety of materials. It was investigated by combining simu- lations and physical experiments. A strong correlation between the simulation and the experiment was found by Pearson correlation analysis. Then the interaction effects between the particle size and the material type, rota- tional speed, magnetic pole arrangement were investigated. It shows that an optimal particle size exists for a specific condition, and the separation efficiency of fine particles can be improved by increasing rotational speed, magnetic pole number, and the electrical conductivity/density of material, as well as utilizing torque of Lorentz force. The underlying mechanism of particle size affecting separation was discovered by analyzing eddy current distribution and field gradient. These results provide insight into the design and optimization of eddy current separation for particles of various sizes

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/37428/

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Effects of particle size on the separation efficiency in a rotary-drum eddy current separator

Authors: Bin, C., Yi, Y., Zhicheng, S., Qiang, W., Abdelkader, A., Kamali, A. and Montalvao, D.

Journal: Powder Technology

Volume: 410

Issue: September

Publisher: Elsevier

ISSN: 0032-5910

Abstract:

Eddy current separation is a technology for recovering non-ferrous metals. The influence of particle size on the separation is of significant importance due to the variety of materials. It was investigated by combining simu- lations and physical experiments. A strong correlation between the simulation and the experiment was found by Pearson correlation analysis. Then the interaction effects between the particle size and the material type, rota- tional speed, magnetic pole arrangement were investigated. It shows that an optimal particle size exists for a specific condition, and the separation efficiency of fine particles can be improved by increasing rotational speed, magnetic pole number, and the electrical conductivity/density of material, as well as utilizing torque of Lorentz force. The underlying mechanism of particle size affecting separation was discovered by analyzing eddy current distribution and field gradient. These results provide insight into the design and optimization of eddy current separation for particles of various sizes

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/37428/

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