A gravity settling collector is to be used to remove particulate matter having a diameter of 100 micrometers and a density of 1.5 g/cm3. What is the maximum gas velocity that can be used if the chamber is 10m long and 2m high, and the desired collection efficiency is to be not less than 90 percent?

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A gravity settling collector is to be used to remove particulate matter having a diameter of 100 micrometers and a density of 1.5 g/cm3. What is the maximum gas velocity that can be used if the chamber is 10m long and 2m high, and the desired collection efficiency is to be not less than 90 percent?

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