Tomographic imaging of phase distribution and spatial correlation of the fluidization dynamics in a fluidized bed

S. Wang, T. Dyakowski, C. G. Xie, Richard A Williams, M. S. Beck

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Abstract

This paper describes the use of a capacitance tomography system for imaging gas bubbles in a fluidized bed in the vicinity of an air distributor plate. The results show how the solid concentration distribution varies as a function of time for three different flow regimes: bubbling, slugging and the transition to turbulent. Bubble shape, Length and coalesence can be observed. A method of spatial correlation to elucidate the bubble formation process is described.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)333-338
Number of pages6
JournalParticle and Particle Systems Characterization
Volume13
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 1996

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