Conference Dates
May 16-21, 2010
Abstract
Measurements were performed using a novel thermal mass flow meter. The dynamic behaviour of the total elutriation rate was monitored from start-up until a steady rate was achieved. It was found that the elutriation rate at unsteady conditions can be as much as 5 times that of the steady value and that it can take more than an hour to reach steady state. This is attributed to the dynamic changes of the fines distribution between the fluidized bed and dipleg. It was further shown that a steady dipleg height does not indicate steady elutriation rates. Using the flow meter to confirm steady state measurements, elutriation constants were determined for the glass bead - air system at different superficial velocities.
Recommended Citation
Willie Nicol, E. du Toit, and W. de Vos, "DYNAMIC ELUTRIATION MEASUREMENT IN A CONTINUOUSLY OPERATED BUBBLING FLUIDIZED BED" in "The 13th International Conference on Fluidization - New Paradigm in Fluidization Engineering", Sang Done Kim,Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea; Yong Kang, Chungnam National University, Korea; Jea Keun Lee, Pukyong National University, Korea; Yong Chil Seo, Yonsei University, Korea Eds, ECI Symposium Series, (2010). https://dc.engconfintl.org/fluidization_xiii/22