Flow Visualization Studies of Natural Length in a Cyclone

This study is part of a larger investigation attempting to understand gas flow patterns within a cyclone. For the first time, a flow visualization method, using a bubble generator, was utilized to illuminate the gas flow patterns in a cyclone for a certain range of gas flowrates and design configurations. The main objective of this study is to investigate the presence of natural length and the effect of selected cyclone parameters on it. In addition, the effect of these parameters on the number of turns formed in a cyclone was also studied. The flow visualization experiments were recorded on a VHS video cassette. Thus, this study hopes to contribute towards a better understanding of gas flow within a cyclone.Master of Science in Environmental Engineerin