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Cyclone Dust Collector Separation Efficiency Calculator
Estimate the fractional and overall separation efficiency of a cyclone dust collector.
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Separation efficiency
80 %
Outlet dust load
4 g/m³
Inlet dust load
20 g/m³
Cut size ratio
0.5
Formula and working
η = 1 ÷ (1 + (dp50 ÷ dp)²)
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Collect the inputs
Particle diameter = 10 µm; Cut size (dp50) = 5 µm; Inlet dust load = 20 g/m³
- 2
Apply the formula
η = 1 ÷ (1 + (dp50 ÷ dp)²)
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Result
Separation efficiency = 80 %
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