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The document outlines the objectives and applications of size separation in pharmaceutical engineering, focusing on methods such as gyration, cyclone separators, air separators, and bag filters. It describes the working principles of each method, including the mechanisms for separating particles based on size and density. Additionally, it details the construction and operation of bag filters for effective dust separation from milled powders.

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The document outlines the objectives and applications of size separation in pharmaceutical engineering, focusing on methods such as gyration, cyclone separators, air separators, and bag filters. It describes the working principles of each method, including the mechanisms for separating particles based on size and density. Additionally, it details the construction and operation of bag filters for effective dust separation from milled powders.

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SUB: PHARMACEUTICAL ENGINEERING

TOPIC: SIZE SEPARATION


OBJECTIVES

1. Separation of particles
2. Suspension
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4. Improve Mixing
5. Physicochemical Property
APPLICATION
3. GYRATION: This gives a rotary movement of small
amplitude to sieve which in turn gives spining motion to
the particles that helps to pass them through a sieve
WORKING: The suspension of a solid in gas (usually air) is introduced
tangentially at a very high velocity, so that rotary movement takes place
within the vessel. The fluid is removed from a central outlet at the top. The
rotatory flow within the cyclone separator causes the particles to be acted on
by centrifugal force. The solids are thrown out to the walls, thereafter it falls
to the conical base and discharged out through solids outlet.

Uses: Cyclone separator are used to separate the suspension of a solid in a


gas (air). It can be used with liquid suspension of solids.
Working: The sample powder is passed through the feed inlet, which falls o the
rotating disc. The rotating blades are attached to the same shaft. These produce
a current of air. The fine particles are picked up and are carried into space,
where air velocity is sufficiently reduced. The fine particles are dropped and
ultimately collected at an outlet meant for fine particles. The heavy particles
which fall downward are removed at an outlet meant for heavy particles.

Uses: Air separator is often attached to the ball mill or hammer mill to separate
and return over sized particles for further size reduction.
BAG FILTER

Principle: In a bag filter, size separation of fines(dust) from the


milled powder is achieved in two steps. In the first step, the milled
powdered is passed through a bag filter(cloth) by applying the
suction on the opposite side of the feed entry. This facilitates the
separation. In the next step, pressure is applied in order to shake the
bags so that powder adhering to the bag falls off, which is collected
from the conical base.
Construction: It consist of a number of bags made up of cotton or
wool [Link] are suspended in a sheet metal container.A hopper
is arranged at the bottom of the filter to receive the feed. At the top
of the metal container, a provision is made for the exhaust. Adjacent
to its, a bell crank lever arrangement is made to bring the filters to
normal atmospheric conditions.

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