Development of a Regression Model of Stk50Eu for a Hydrocyclone

A hydrocyclone is a device used widely in various industries, especially for separation of solids from liquids. Many factors affect the separation efficiency of a hydrocyclone. In this research, the main objectives were a study of the conical length that affected the separation efficiency and proposal of a regression model of Stk50Eu for a hydrocyclone. First, research was performed on the separation efficiency using a 40-mm hydrocyclone. The effects of conical lengths of 200, 240 and 280 mm were investigated. The tested suspension was a mixture of silica and water. The silica particles have an average size of 9–10 μm at a solid concentration of 0.5% w/v. The feed-flow rate of 1 m3/hr was operated with the constant flow ratio of 0.1. From the experimental result, it was found that the shorter conical length obtained the higher separation efficiency. For a conical length of 200 mm, the cylindrical length of 60 mm and the vortex finder length of 40 mm showed the best separation efficiency, up to 84.06%. Second, a regression model of Stk50Eu of the hydrocyclone was established. In this work, data obtained from a total of 75 experiments in the first part and from earlier research were used to form the relationship between the dimensions of the hydrocyclone and Stk50Eu. The calculated Stk50Eu can successfully be used to predict experimental Stk50Eu.