Numerical simulation and experimental study of suspended particulate matter removal for efficient water recovery and reuse in solid-liquid separation.

In the present study, an empirical investigation was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of a hydrocyclone in separation processes, followed by its implementation within a biogas plant setting. The laboratory phase employed sawdust as a surrogate material to facilitate hydrocyclone testing, while biogas slurry served as the practical material for subsequent experimentation within the biogas plant. The separation efficiency was approximately 50% for particles in the 50-200-micron range.