Transverse high gradient magnetic filter cell with bounded flow field

The capture of fine paramagnetic particles from a fluid suspension in a magnetic filter element of a novel design is analyzed. Unlike the systems previously analyzed, in our model the flow is bounded by two-by-two parallel planar plates, and the ferromagnetic wires are installed outside these spaces, within planes parallel with the plates. Our analysis is based on the study of particle trajectories, considering the laminar flow of carrier fluid, From these we establish the conditions for the maximum recovery of the particles in suspension. This study is useful in designing magnetic filter batteries with corrosion-protected ferromagnetic wires.