Modelling the effectiveness of magnets in particle extraction

Abstract

We develop a computational model to simulate the effective capture of metallic particles in industrial processes through the use of magnetic filtration systems, where these metallic particles are fragments resulting from the standard wear and tear on the machinery itself. This work is an explorative step in developing a full analytic model to better understand both the strengths and limits of such systems. References

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