Alexander Plack

Mr. Alexander Plack

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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 January 2022 in Journal of Aerosol Science
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APAlexander Plack
Alexander Plack
MBMalte Bierwirth
Malte Bierwirth
AWAlfred P. Weber
Alfred P. Weber
NGNina Gunkelmann
Nina Gunkelmann

12 November 2024 in Powders
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MAMohamed Saad Elsayed Abohelwa
Mohamed Saad Elsayed Abohelwa
AWAnnett Wollmann
Annett Wollmann
BBBernd Benker
Bernd Benker
APAlexander Plack
Alexander Plack
MJMehran Javadi
Mehran Javadi
AWAlfred Weber
Alfred Weber
In this study, a two-dimensional separation of microparticles based on their settling velocity and triboelectric charge ability is achieved using an air classifier for size fractionation and simultaneous charging, followed by an electrostatic separator. In the first part, considerations for enhancing particle classification with high sharpness and low-pressure drops are discussed through improvements in blade design investigated with CFD simulations and validated experimentally. Blades with extended lengths towards the center of the classifier prevent the formation of high-velocity vortices, thereby minimizing the back-mixing of particles and enhancing separation sharpness. This approach also reduces pressure drops associated with these flow vortices. In the second part of the study, the modified blades within the classifier are utilized for two-dimensional separation. Powders from two different materials are fed into the classification system, where particles become triboelectrically charged, mainly through collisions with the walls of the classification system components. Coarse particles are rejected at the wheel and exit the classifier, while differently charged fine particles of the two materials are directed into an electrostatic separator for material sorting. An enrichment of approximately 25–35% for both materials has been achieved on the electrodes of the separator.

30 June 2026 in Powder Technology
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APAlexander Plack
Alexander Plack
SZShukang Zhang
Shukang Zhang
PRPhilipp Rembe
Philipp Rembe
AWAnnett Wollmann
Annett Wollmann
AWAlfred Weber
Alfred Weber