A new distributor for effective low-pressure-drop gas-fluidization

الملخص EN

This paper presents the results of experimental studies of a novel design of fluidization column.

The distributor has been designed with the objectives of dispersing and distributing the gas uniformly for smooth and even fluidization of solid particles with low distributor pressure drop.

The proposed design also prevented the back flow of solid powder during normal and shut-down operation.

It also complied with the requirement of bearing differential pressure across restriction during normal and abnormal conditions.

The system consisted of cone and ball, which rested in the cone orifice, which rendered the pressure drop about 50 % lower than other distributors.

The behavior of gas flow, bed weights, and types of materials were studied.