paper 150306082829

Published: 2015-07-09

Finite Element Analysis of Separation Force on Non-ferrous Metals Induced by Eddy Current Separator

Hamit Barutcu,

Hamit Barutcu

Gaziosmanpasa University, Turkey

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Ahmet Fenercioglu

Gaziosmanpasa University, Turkey

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Proceedings of 2015 Photonics & Electromagnetics Research Symposium, Prague, July 6 - 9，Page(s)434-438

Abstract

Finite element method (FEM) analyses of the eddy current separator (ECS) that can separate non-ferrous metals from waste via the eddy current method have been carried out in this study. The forces induced in the non-ferrous metals to be separated by the magnetic drum determining the performance of the separator have been analyzed according to certain variables. These variables are drum speed, air gap between the material and the magnet pole, dimensions, and conductivity of the material and magnet height. The resultant force has been estimated according to these variables. The increase of drum speed and enlargement of non-ferrous metals, high conductivity and decrease of the air gap have increased the separation force. The ECS design is determined according to the analytical equalities has been verified by these analyses.

Citation

Hamit Barutcu, and Ahmet Fenercioglu, "Finite Element Analysis of Separation Force on Non-ferrous Metals Induced by Eddy Current Separator," Proceedings of 2015 Photonics & Electromagnetics Research Symposium, Prague, July 6 - 9，Page(s)434-438

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