Optimisation of the electrostatic separation process using the design of experiments methodology

The Design of Experiments method was applied to electrostatic separation process of granular mixtures. The results delivered by a role-type electrostatic separator were used for the modeling of the electrostatic separation process. The experimental model determined by experimental design methodology was used to study the separation process of Copper/ PVC mixtures from electric cables wastes. As a result, the effects of high voltage, number of revolutions of the electrode, and configuration of the collector were clarified.