Experiments
- To study the behavior of a fluidized bed for various types of granular materials.
- Examination of the fluidized bed formation and the heat transfer in the fluidized bed.
- To study the changes of pressure drop as a function of air flow for a variety of granular materials, both as packed and fluidized beds.
- To study the effect of superficial velocity, immersion depth and particle size on the surface heat transfer coefficient for a hot surface in a fluidized bed.
- To study the effect of distributor design on the bed behavior.
Specifications
- The unit is suitable for students’ experiments on the characteristic of air flow through a fixed bed and fluidized bed. The unit incorporates a glass chamber containing the bed material and an electrical heater for heat transfer studies.
- Frame made of anodized aluminum profile and HDF.
- Process flow diagram in front of panel
- Reactor Made of glass fitted with distribution chamber, air distributor, air filter, electrical heater, temperature sensors and pressure drop measuring probe
- Safety: High temp cut-off by means of a temperature controller
- Fluidized bed: bed of compressed air (such as glass beads or aluminum oxide of 125 to 300 microns)
- Digital display of sensors to indicate temperature and heater power measurement
- Two flowmeters are installed for high and low air flow measurement
- U tube manometer to measure pressure drop through bed
- The electrical components are properly fused and electrically earthed.
- Air compressor for supply of air
- Piping and valves of stainless steel (where necessary)
- Safety devices and control for protection of system
- Emergency push button
- Enough spares will be supplied for smooth operation for the period of 1 year.
- The unit will be provided with all required accessories for smooth running, gases with cylinders (where required), calibration kits (if required), installation & after-sale services, maintenance services and operational manuals.