Elutriation Tank.

  Elutriation Tank.


  1. Elutriation is a process for separating particles based on their size, shape and density, using a stream of gas or liquid flowing in a direction opposite to the direction of sedimentation.

  2. The apparatus consists of a vertical column with an inlet near the bottom for suspension, an outlet at the base for coarse particles and an overflow near the top for fluid and fine articles. 

  3. One column will give a single separation into two fractions. If more than one fraction is required a number of tubes of increasing area of cross section can be connected in series. 

  4. The velocity of the fluid decreases in succeeding tubes as the area of cross section increases, thus giving a number of fractions. 

  5. These fractions are separated and dried.

  1. Continuous process.

  2. Particles with low density which are not in the path of fluid current remain unaffected.

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