Bibliometric Network Analysis of Trends in Cyclone Separator Research: Research Gaps and Future Direction

Frimpong J. Alex, Gangfeng Tan (), Philip K. Agyeman, Prince O. Ansah, Isaac O. Olayode, Jamshid V. Fayzullayevich and Shuang Liang
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Frimpong J. Alex: School of Automotive Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
Gangfeng Tan: School of Automotive Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
Philip K. Agyeman: School of Automotive Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
Prince O. Ansah: Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi 00233, Ghana
Isaac O. Olayode: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology Department, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg P.O. Box 2028, South Africa
Jamshid V. Fayzullayevich: School of Automotive Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
Shuang Liang: Suizhou-Wuhan University of Technology Industry Research Institute, Suizhou 441300, China

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 22, 1-22

Abstract: Cyclone separators are used extensively in diverse applications and research domains to collect particle-laden flows. Despite the technological advances in this field, no bibliometric reports on this topic have been documented. Understanding the state of the art in this field is crucial for future research. Using bibliometric mapping techniques, this study examined the quality, quantity, and development of research on cyclone separators. Relevant data were extracted in plain text formats through search queries refined by publication year (2000–2021) and document type (article and review articles). A sample of 487 publications, limited to the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database was used for the bibliometric analysis. Data analysis was performed using RStudio software package (R Bibliometrix tool). Of the 487 publications that appeared during this period, China had the highest number, followed by the Islamic Republic of Iran, whereas chemical engineering journals dominated the cyclone separator research publications. Collaboration among the researchers was low (MCPR < 0.5000). Furthermore, the pattern of single-author publications was found to outstrip that of the multiple-author publications. The findings suggest that researchers in various parts of the world, particularly Africa and the Middle East, should route their research efforts towards this field, in light of the lack of publications from these regions on this subject. The aim of this study was to serve as a seminal reference for potential technological research directions and collaboration among researchers in this and other related fields.

Keywords: cyclone separator; bibliometric analysis; collection efficiency; numerical simulation; pressure drop (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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