Abstract
ABSTRACT Feng Xuan (FX) dry separators can effectively separate coal-series kaolinite. Coal-series kaolinite from Inner Mongolia (China) was selected as the sample. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and the discrete element method (DEM) were used to study velocity field, pressure field, turbulent kinetic energy field, and particle-motion characteristics of the FX dry separator. The results showed that the air velocity and pressure of the four air chambers symmetrically distributed from the centre to the surrounding area, and their values gradually decreased. The heavy products were located at the lower part of the material layer and moved horizontally along the sieve plate, the light products were located on the upper part of the material layer and moved obliquely along the sieve plate, and the intermediate products aggregated along horizontal and inclined directions, and their compaction effect on heavy products was obvious at the end of the sieve plate. This study provided a new way to optimise the structural parameters of FX dry separators.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
