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Desain Dan Analisis Kinerja Cyclone Separator Pada Spray Drying Santan Kelapa Dengan Kapasitas 1l/Jam
ABSTRACT
Spray drying is an effective method to convert liquid coconut milk into powder; however, conventional cyclone separators still face challenges in particle separation efficiency due to re-entrainment phenomena. This study aims to design and analyze the performance of a cyclone separator modified with a Circumfluent Cyclone (CFC) configuration and the addition of a Convergent Vortex Finder (CVF) to improve particle collection efficiency while reducing pressure drop. The methodology includes geometric design based on industry standards, equipment fabrication, and testing with variations in air flow rate (10–30 m³/h) and hot air temperature (120–150°C). Experimental results showed a particle collection efficiency of 100% across all test conditions. However, this result is not fully representative of the cyclone separator’s ideal performance, as the dried coconut milk particles tended to agglomerate and were oily, making them easier to separate through centrifugal force. The lowest pressure drop of 569 Pa was recorded at 10 m³/h and 150°C. The design modifications effectively reduced re-entrainment and maintained high efficiency without significantly increasing pressure drop. Further evaluation using fine, non-agglomerated particles is recommended to validate the cyclone separator’s performance under more representative conditions.
Keywords: Spray drying, cyclone separator, re-entrainment, circumfluent cyclone, convergent vortex finder, coconut milk
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