%R 10.1007/s00231-010-0629-z
%T Separation of particles from suspensions using transverse force field: a mass transport analysis
%P 803-807
%J Heat and Mass Transfer
%V 46
%N 8-9
%D 2010
%A Alessandro Lavacchi
%A Ugo Bardi
%A Claudia Borri
%A M. Orfei
%A Alexander Tolstogouzov
%X We report the calculation of the efficiency for particle separation processes occurring in suspension under transverse force field in a circular duct. The calculation has been performed for a laminar fluid flow directed toward the duct vertical axis. The force field acting on the suspended particles only, is orthogonal to the duct. In the dimensionless calculations occurs a dimensionless group, Ca, which provides a tool for the dimensioning of the purification section.
%L eprints2171
%I Springer