Publications [#58218] of J. Jeffrey Peirce

Papers Published

1. Peirce, J. Jeffrey and Wittenberg, Nancy, ZIGZAG CONFIGURATIONS AND AIR CLASSIFIER PERFORMANCE., Journal of Energy Engineering, vol. 110 no. 1 (1984), pp. 36 - 48
   (last updated on 2007/04/09)

   Abstract:
   The fundamental aspects of zigzag air classifier configurations are studied in terms of the design and operation of a waste-to-energy production facility. The development of a method of performance evaluation defined by operating range is examined. A series of configurations providing a continuous range of zigzag classifier shape components are tested. Each configuration is evaluated to determine its efficiency of separation, and sensitivity to operating air speeds. Results indicate that the configuration of a zigzag classifier does not influence its peak efficiency of separation. However, findings point to distinct limits on operating parameters which lead to peak efficiencies for the different configurations. A major finding concerns the effect of configuration on the particle size distribution observed in the material exiting the classifier. A new method for classifier performance evaluation is developed and applied.

   Keywords:
   REFUSE DISPOSAL - Incineration;FUELS - Refuse Derived Fuels;