Study of the characteristics of the ascending vortex of the cyclone and the concentration of dust along its section

Introduction. Protection of the atmosphere is a social and economic problem inextricably linked with the task of creating comfortable conditions for human life and work. Cyclones are the most typical representatives of dry inertial dust collectors. This work is aimed at reducing energy consumption when cleaning gas with cyclones. Materials and methods. In the course of the work, analytical and experimental research methods were applied. Results. Analytical dependences of the aerodynamics of the ascending cyclone vortex have been obtained, which showed that the ascending vortex has a complex structure and the cyclone is an artificially created spiral structure, akin to such a natural phenomenon as a tornado. The obtained mathematical model was fully confirmed by experimental studies. Conclusions. The studies carried out show that the ascending vortex in the cyclone has a structure consisting of two zones. In the first zone (core), the force of the radial pressure gradient exceeds the centrifugal force, and the dust rushes towards the cyclone axis. In the second, the centrifugal force exceeds the force of the pressure gradient, and the dust is thrown to the periphery. The obtained theoretical model will make it possible to reasonably choose methods for more rational use of the expended energy and increasing the efficiency of cyclones.