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TATENDA ALTERNATIVE TO PRAC

The document outlines a procedure for particle size distribution analysis using sieve analysis, detailing the apparatus, method, and data treatment involved. It includes a table of results showing mass and percentage of particles retained on various sieves, along with cumulative percentages. Additionally, it discusses characteristics of particles in the bottom pan and common errors encountered during the sieving process.

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TATENDA ALTERNATIVE TO PRAC

The document outlines a procedure for particle size distribution analysis using sieve analysis, detailing the apparatus, method, and data treatment involved. It includes a table of results showing mass and percentage of particles retained on various sieves, along with cumulative percentages. Additionally, it discusses characteristics of particles in the bottom pan and common errors encountered during the sieving process.

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NAME TATENDA TATIRE

REG NUMBER M22BSE


LEVEL 3.1
YEAR 2025
MODULE NAME FLUID SOLID SYSTEMS
MODULE CODE CHEP313
HCHE 314 ALTENATIVE TO PRATICAL ASSIGNMENT
Particle size distribution analysis by sieve analysis
Introduction:
This test is performed to determine the percentage of different grain sizes contained within a
particulate sample. The mechanical or sieve analysis is performed to determine the distribution of
the course, larger-sized particles. The distribution of different grain sizes affects the engineering
properties of particles. Grain size analysis provides the grain size distribution, and it is required
in classifying solid particles.
Apparatus:
Balance, set of sieves, cleaning brush, Sieve shaker
Method
1. Weigh each sieve as well as the bottom pan to be used in the analysis.
2. Weight the dry grain sample provided.
3. Stack clean dry sieves in the ascending order of sieve numbers (largest pore size on top
and smallest pore size sieve at the bottom).
4. Place the collecting pan below the smallest pore size sieve.
5. Carefully pour the particulate sample into the top sieve and place the cap over it.
6. Place the sieve stack in the mechanical shaker and agitate for 10 minutes.
7. Remove the stack from the shaker and carefully weigh and record the weight of each
sieve with its retained particles.
8. Weigh the bottom pan with its retained fine particles.

Data treatment
Table 1
Sieve no. Diameter Mass (g) Particles (%)
(mm) Sieve Sieve & Particles Retained Passing
particles retained
5 3.75 98.3 126.7 28.4 12.00 87.00
10 2 95.6 113.4 17.8 7.53 92.57
20 0.84 93.7 115.7 22.0 9.30 90.7
30 0.48 90.8 123.5 32.7 13.83 86.17
70 0.25 88.2 111.6 23.4 9.99 90.01
80 0.15 75.3 100.3 25.0 10.57 89.43
150 0.075 91.4 123.5 32.1 13.57 86.43
Pan ------- 80.3 135.4 55.1 23.29 76.71
Total particle weight (g): 713.6 950.1 236.5 100 0

i. Mass of particles retained on each sieve.


Particles retained = Sieve particles - sieve
=126.7-98.3
=28.4g

ii. Percent of particles retained on each sieve by dividing the weight


retained on each sieve by the original sample mass

Particle retained/total *100


=28.4/236.5*100
=12.0084g

iii. Percent passing (or percent finer) by starting with 100 percent and
subtracting the percent retained on each sieve as a cumulative
procedure.

%passing=100 -%retained
=100-12
=87%

b. Cumulative plot

% particles
100

90

80

70

% Passing
60

50

40

30

20

10

0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
Diameter

Fig1, cumulative plot


c.
D10 =0.04mm
D50 =0.30mm
D90 =4.00mm
d. characteristics of the particles in the bottom pan:
1, these are the smallest size as they have passed through all the previous sieves
2, these particles are more likely to be more uniform in size
3, the bottom pan particles are purer that is free from impurities which would have been removed
on the preceding sieves
4, these particles have highest surface area due to their small size
5, these are the least retained particles

e. common errors in sieving


1incorect sieve selection
2, insufficient sieving time
3overloading the sieve
Contamination from failing to clean the sieves properly
4moisture on the sieves after wet cleaning
5too much vibration pressure

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