Ergun Equation

Reference: Introduction to Particle Technology, 2nd ed., Martin Rhodes

Work and Power

Reference: Introduction to Particle Technology, 2nd ed., Martin Rhodes

Screen Efficiency

Reference: Mechanical Operations Fundamental Principles and Applications, 2nd ed., Kiran D. Patil

Solution

Ergun Equation

Work and Power

Screen Efficiency

If F = 100

D = 75 and b = 25

D/F = 75/100 = 0.75

From table, xB = 0.332 and xD = 0.584

Solving for xF, xF = 0.521

Screen efficiency,

E = 0.2931 or 29.31%