Pneumatics - Transport of Solids and Separator Types

Separators used in pneumatic solids transport systems and their minimum particle size. This tool helps identify the appropriate separator type based on particle size and provides minimum particle size recommendations for different separator principles.

Pneumatic Transport System Overview

In a pneumatic transport system, solids like dust, flour, sugar, sand and many other products, are transported in a high speed air flow.

The table below indicates minimum particle size recommended for different types of separators.

Conversion Reference: 1 micron = 0.001 mm

Separator PrincipleMinimum Particle Size (micron)
Gravity200
Inertial50-150
Centrifugal, large diameter cyclone40-60
Centrifugal, small diameter cyclone20-30
Fan type15-30
Filter0.5
Scrubber0.5-2.0
Electrical0.001-1.0
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Particle Size in mm-- mm
Particle Size in micron-- micron
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