Gravitational classifiers

Dimensional hydraulic classification

Figure 1 - Flow regimes of a fluid around a cylinder

Figure 2 - Resistance coefficient as a function of Reynolds number for spherical bodies

Figure 3 - Limiting speed of free sedimentation of spheres in water as a function of diameter and density

Figure 4 - Zones in a mechanical classifier

Figure 5 - Mechanical classifier with submerged screw (type S)

Figure 6 - Prior cone

Figure 7 - Floatex vortex classifier

Figure 8 - Larox-Hukki Classifier

Figure 9 - Whirlsizer Classifier

Figure 10 - Unisizer Classifier

Figure 11 - Fluidized multi-subflow hydroclassifier

Figure 12 - Hydrocyclone

Figure 13 - Distribution of pulp net velocities in a hydrocyclone [12]

Figure 14 - Influence of apex diameter on cyclone subverse appearance

Figure 15 - Speed profiles measured by laser Doppler counters [13]

Figure 16 - Modeling and experimental verification of the tangential velocity profile in a hydrocyclone

Figure 17 - Particle size distribution in a hydrocyclone [15]

Figure 18 - Graphical relationship between feed volume flow and feed pressure for different cyclone diameters

Figure 19 - Cyclone mass and volume balances

Figure 20 - Flat-bottomed cyclone (Krebs company)

Figure 21 - Mozley cyclone selection guide

Figure 22 - Double vortex cyclone

Figure 23 - Cyclone for liquid-liquid separation (dispersed light phase)

Figure 24 - Example of cyclone assembly in a battery

Figure 25 - Partition curves for some classifiers [2]

Figure 26 - Example of how to draw a partition curve

Figure 27 - Capital cost of hydrocyclones

Figure 28 - Capital cost of pulp pumping equipment