ELUTRIATOR APPARATUS

About ELUTRIATOR APPARATUS

Specification:

ELUTRIATOR APPARATUS

An Elutriator is vertical tube through which a fluid passes upwardly at a specific velocity while a solid mixture, whose separation is desired, is fed into the top of the column.

The large particles, which settle at a velocity higher than that of the rising fluid, are collected at the bottom of the column, and the smaller particles are carried out of the top of the column with the fluid.

Several columns of different diameters in series may be used to bring about a further separation.

The set up consists of two vertical tubes of different diameter in which water is passed at a controlled velocity.A tank with pump is provided for re-cycled water supply and flow rate is measured by Rota meter and controlled with the help of control valve.

Experimentation:

To determine the velocity of water for the separation of equal sized particles of different densities.

To determine the velocity of water for separating the given solid mixture of the same density on the basis of size.

Utilities Required:

Material for Feed.

Water Supply and Drain.

Electric Supply: Single phase, 220V AC, 0.5 kW.

Dryer.

Weighing Balance.

Floor Area 1.5 m x 1 m.

Technical Details:

Elutriator Tubes: Material Stainless Steel, 2 Nos. of Tubes of Length 500 mm each with successive Dia. 70mm, 96mm.

Water Feed Tank: Material Stainless Steel, Capacity 60Ltrs. Pump: FHP.

Flow Measurement: Rota meter

Solid Collectors (2 Nos.): Material PVC fixed to individual tube. Fine Dust Collector: Nylon cloth

Collecting Tray (2 Nos.): Material Stainless Steel,suitable capacity.

Control panel Comprises of: Standard make On/Off switch, Mains Indicator etc.