EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES AND INDUSTRIAL TEST RESULTS OF VORTEX APPARATUS

Abstract

The article examines the efficiency of vortex apparatus used for
cleaning industrial exhaust gases, their design advantages, as well as the results
of conducted scientific research and industrial tests. Based on technological
solutions developed to address environmental problems in the Navoi region,
models of vortex devices were created to extract dust, toxic components, and
excess heat from exhaust gases, and large-scale tests were carried out. The study
analyzed the movement of gas and liquid phases under various conditions, mass
and heat transfer processes driven by centrifugal forces, removal of carbon dioxide
from gases, drying processes, as well as the intensity of cooling and heating.
Experimental results demonstrated that the use of vortex apparatus increases
process rates by 4–10 times, improves energy efficiency by 2–3 times, while
ensuring relatively low hydraulic resistance. The devices are characterized by a
simple and compact design, which results in low operating costs. In addition, the
high efficiency of heat exchange and absorption processes based on gas–liquid
contact was experimentally confirmed. According to the results, these devices
are capable of capturing up to 99% of dust particles and 90–98% of toxic gases.
The scientifically substantiated approaches presented in the article confirm the
prospects for the wide implementation of vortex apparatus in both national and
international industries. In conclusion, vortex technologies are emphasized as a
promising solution for ensuring environmental safety