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Application of powder coatings: Viscosity and density measurements in a conventional fluidized bed
Author(s) -
Damia Augusto J.,
Caprari Juan J.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
journal of chemical technology and biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.64
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1097-4660
pISSN - 0268-2575
DOI - 10.1002/jctb.280440403
Subject(s) - paddle , fluidization , fluidized bed , materials science , viscometer , porosity , composite material , viscosity , coating , cylinder , rheometer , mechanics , thermodynamics , rheology , mechanical engineering , physics , engineering
The values of dynamic viscosity characteristic of the different stages in a fluidized bed were determined using a torsional viscometer (Dragge Eppretch Rheometer type STVK) with a specially designed cup. Experiments were made with three kinds of rotor: a full paddle, a cylinder and a split paddle. Apparent densities have been determined by measuring differential pressures across known heights in an experimental fluidized bed. A modified Matheson equation has been developed to determine the values of maximum bed density and minimum bed porosity, associated with the inset of fluidization. The experimental determinations were made with a white powder coating in which the granulometric distribution and composition were previously established.