| Steve, I guess that depends on how efficient you want or need to be? The introduction of the answer unit proved one thing to all who used it in their existing vortex/sump- that is, 40- 80% of the fine materials were being carried through to the next chamber/vortex with the rapid current! So most of these concepts of incorporating centrifugal force and centripetal force in a cylinder are not near as efficient as we once thought. The main flaws being speed of water/ size of vortex and location of exit port.
centrifugal force- the force that tends to impel objects outward.
centripetal force- the force that is necessary to keep objects moving in a circular path and migrating inward towards the center.
In truth, the vortex works on yet a third principle - boundary layer dynamics.
JR |