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Data and models for flow distribution and pressure drop in spouted beds
Author(s) -
Epstein N.,
Lim C. J.,
Mathur K. B.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
the canadian journal of chemical engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.404
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1939-019X
pISSN - 0008-4034
DOI - 10.1002/cjce.5450560402
Subject(s) - pressure drop , experimental data , mechanics , flow (mathematics) , drop (telecommunication) , distribution (mathematics) , conformity , mathematics , engineering , statistics , physics , mechanical engineering , mathematical analysis , psychology , social psychology
A critical examination is made of the approaches used by recent investigators to the prediction of fluid flow distribution and pressure drop in spouted beds. Mathematical models are assessed both with respect to their theoretical validity and their agreement with experiment. Some of the models are rationally modified in order to increase their theoretical acceptability and their conformity to experimental observation. New experimental data on both flow and pressure distribution are presented. Desirable directions for future research are indicated.