CFD-BASED NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF CYCLONE SEPARATOR FOR EFFICIENT SEPARATION OF SAFFRON STIGMAS FROM PETALS

Аннотация

Saffron is a valuable spice derived from the stigma of Crocus sativus flowers. The separation of saffron stigmas from petals is a critical step in the processing of saffron, as it directly affects the quality and purity of the final product. In this study, a computational fluid dynamic (CFD)-based numerical simulation of a cyclone separator is performed to optimize the separation efficiency of saffron stigmas from petals. The cyclone separator is modeled and simulated using CFD techniques to analyze the flow patterns and particle trajectories within the separator. The simulation results provide insights into the design and operating parameters that enhance the separation efficiency. The optimized cyclone separator design can contribute to improved saffron processing techniques and ensure the production of high-quality saffron products. KEYWORDS CFD, numerical simulation, cyclone separator, saffron, stigmas, petals, separation efficiency, flow patterns, particle trajectories, saffron processing.