SORPTION DRYING OF SOYBEAN SEEDS WITH SILICA GEL. I. HYDRODYNAMICS OF A FLUIDIZED BED DRYER

Fluidization technology has been employed to mix soybean seeds and silica gel particles in aim of sorption drying of particulate agricultural products. The characteristic fluidization velocities, mixing mechanisms and fluidization quality have been studied in a 180 mm I.D. fluidized bed. Two sizes of silica gel particles (SG2 and SG3) were selected, with the mass fractions in the range of 0.33-0.75 to form a static bed with height from 100 to 280 mm (H/D = 0.56-1.56). The results show that the dispersion rate of soybean seeds is increased with addition of either SG2 or SG3, and that the frequency and the span of pressure fluctuations within the bed are increased. It is inferred that the gas-solids contacting is improved with addition of small particles in the bed of large particles. In addition, for practical design and operation of such a fluidized bed of binary mixtures, empirical correlations for characteristic fluidization velocities were developed with a wide application.     

INFLUENCE OF THE DISTRIBUTOR PLATE AND OPERATING CONDITIONS ON THE FLUIDIZATION QUALITY OF A GAS FLUIDIZED BED

Experiments were carried out to examine the influence of both the type and the pressure drop of distributor plates on the fluidization quality of an atmospheric fluidized bed. Three different distributor types were used, perforated Perspex, metallic mesh, and porous ceramic, with pressure drops ranging from 0.05 to 350 kPa and superficial air velocities ranging from 0.1 to 2.3 m/s. Three sizes of silica Ballotini beads, 355–425, 600–710, and 850–1000 µm, were used as bed material. The static bed height was set to 300 mm and was divided into six horizontal 50 mm high slices. For each slice, pressure drop values were recorded for U₀/U_mf ratios from 20 to 1. In order to produce a reference for the pressure drop evolution, a modification of the two-phase theory was introduced, taking into consideration the increase in the average global porosity as well as the change in the ratio of flow through the bubbles versus the flow through the dense phase. This allowed assessment of the influence of the different operating conditions and setups on the quality of fluidization, Q?.     

Bubbling fluidization of biomass and sand binary mixtures: Minimum fluidization velocity and particle segregation

Understanding the minimum fluidization velocity of biomass and sand mixtures is fundamental to ensuring the optimal performance of fluidized beds in a thermo-conversional process, such as fast pyrolysis. The present work aimed to determine the minimum fluidization velocity of binary mixtures using the characteristic diagram of pressure drop in the bed and to develop an experimental correlation for the minimum fluidization velocity of biomass and sand mixtures. Three types of biomass (sweet sorghum bagasse, waste tobacco and soybean hulls) and four sands with different sizes were investigated. The results showed that the fluid dynamic behavior of binary mixtures is directly related to the biomass size and shape. For sweet sorghum bagasse (more irregular particles), higher biomass percentages led to lower minimum fluidization velocities, which differed from the behaviors observed for waste tobacco and soybean hulls. The diameter ratio inert/biomass effectively influenced the segregation, with a higher ratio causing more pronounced bed segregation. A good fluidization regime (with little segregation) for biomass and sand mixtures was obtained using the smallest sand (d₅₀ = 0.35). Considering the studied operating conditions, the proposed correlation can be used satisfactorily to predict the minimum fluidization velocities for mixtures of biomass and sand in fluidized beds.     

FILTERS AND FILTRATION HANDBOOK 4th Edition (1997) By T. Christopher Dickenson Publisher: Elsevier Advanced Technology The Boulevard,Langford Lane,Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB,U.K.

Abstract

Revolving air flow was generated by oblique holes on air distribution board in a fluidized bed dryer. Such a revolving air flow shows a large scale velocity fluctuation in radial as well as tangential directions. This turbulent flow of air can fluidize the inert particles with superior performance than vibrated fluidized bed. The revolving fluidized bed is simpler in fabrication and easier in operation. For two types of inert particles tested, 4 mm glass beads and 4 mm × 5 mm Teflon cylindrical extrudates, the volumetric heat transfer coefficients were found to increase with the liquid feed flowrate and air flow velocity but decrease with the air inlet temperature, height of static bed, and liquid concentration. The revolving fluidized bed gives an increase of volumetric heat transfer coefficient by 1 kW/m³ K, and represents a 15–25% enhancement from ordinary fluidized bed operated at a bed height of 60 mm, bed diameter of 140 mm, superficial air flow velocity of 3.5 m/s, liquid feed (Soya milk) flowrate of 20 mL/min at a concentration of 6.7%, and a temperature ranges of 80–140°C using Teflon extrudates as inert particles.     

稻草及热解半焦颗粒流化特性

研究了稻草及不同温度热解半焦颗粒在内径100 mm、高1000 mm的有机玻璃流化床中的流化特性. 结果表明,稻草颗粒无法单独流化,而其热解半焦颗粒可单独流化;半焦颗粒的最小流化速度随粒径增大而增大,与床层高度无关,筛分粒径为0.45~0.9, 0.18~0.45, 0.125~0.18 mm的半焦颗粒的最小流化速度分别为0.19, 0.16, 0.14 m/s;300~550℃温度范围内稻草热解半焦颗粒的流化特性无明显区别;半焦与稻草颗粒混合流化时,稻草颗粒不大于20%(w)时床层有较好的流化质量,混合颗粒的最小流化速度都随混合颗粒中稻草含量增大而增大.     

Investigation of fluidized bed behaviour using electrical capacitance tomography

The temporal and cross-sectional distributions of particles in a 127 mm diameter fluidized bed have been obtained using a new generation, high-speed electrical capacitance tomography. Two planes of eight electrodes were used and mounted at 160 and 660 mm from the gas distributor which was a 3 mm thick porous plastic plate (maximum pore size of 50-70 μ m). 3 mm diameter, nearly-spherical polyethylene granules made up the bed. Experiments at sampling frequencies of 200-2000 cross-sections per second and gas superficial velocities from just below the minimum fluidization to 83% above minimum fluidization velocities were used. The time series of the cross-sectional average void fractions have been examined both directly and in amplitude and frequency space. The last two used probability density functions and power spectral densities. The information gathered shows that the fluidized bed was operating in the slugging mode, which is not surprising given the size of the particles. It has been found that an increase in the excess gas velocity above the minimum fluidization velocity resulted in an increase in the mean void fraction, an increase in the length and velocity of the slug bubbles as well as the bed height, and a slight decrease in the slug frequency. The results are presented in a level of detail suitable for comparison with later numerical simulation.     

Evaluation Of Fluidized Versus Spouted Bed Drying Of Baker'S Yeast

ABSTRACT

Drying of baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) was examined experimentally in laboratory scale fluidized bed and spouted bed dryers. Pressedyeast samples (70% moisture content, wb) were prepared in granular form (0.8–1 mm diameter) and dried first in a fluidized bed to characterize their fluidizationand drying properties.

It was observed that high moisture yeast particles (up to 35% wb) belong to group C and D of Geldart's classification, especially for higher (>200 mm) bed heights making their fluidization very difficult. On the other hand, fluidization of pre-dried yeast particles with moisture content under 35%, wb (group B) was very easy. This characterization suggests a new concept for drying of baker's yeast i.e. spouted bed drying in the first stage and fluidized bed in the second stage or spouted bed drying for the entire process. The quality parameter examined during the drying process was viability of yeast cells at a standard moisture content (6–8%, wb).     

PVC类废塑料在冷态流化床中流化行为的研究

在Φ50 mm×800 mm圆柱体的冷态流化床反应器中,对PVC类废塑料、石英砂及其混合物的流化特性进行了研究。研究了PVC颗粒粒径与混合物料中PVC质量分数对混合物料的流化特性的影响规律,得到指导热态实验的关键参数。实验结果表明,PVC颗粒粒径与混合物料中PVC质量分数会影响混合物料的最小流化速度,也影响PVC颗粒与石英砂混合的均匀度。混合物料中PVC的质量分数越小,其最小流化速度就越小,混合物料也越容易实现充分混合;PVC颗粒为Geldart B类颗粒,但由于形状不规则,黏性力大,塌落特性明显,流化性能较差,显示出C类颗粒的流化特性,同时实际的最小流化速度要大于理论最小流化速度。PVC与石英砂混合物料冷态流化行为的研究结果为热态流化床降解PVC颗粒提供了基础数据和实践依据。     

Attrition of Victorian brown coal during drying in a fluidized bed

Analyzing the attrition of Victorian brown coal during air and steam fluidized bed drying, the change in particle size distribution over a range of initial moisture contents (60% to 0%) and residence times (0 to 60 minutes) was determined. Dried at a temperature of 130°C with a fluidization velocity 0.55 m/s and an initial particle size of 0.5–1.2 mm, both fluidization mediums show a shift in the particle size distribution between three and four minutes of fluidization, with a decrease in mean particle size from 665 µm to around 560 µm. Using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), the change in particle size has been attributed to the transition between bulk and non-freezable water (approximately 55% moisture loss) and can be linked to the removal of adhesion water, but not to fluidization effects. This is proved through the comparison of air fluidized bed drying, steam fluidized bed drying, and fixed bed drying—the fixed bed drying is being used to determine the particle size distribution as a function of drying. The results show the three drying methods produce similar particle size distributions, indicating that both fluidization and fluidization medium have no impact upon the particle size distribution at short residence times around ten minutes. The cumulative particle size distribution for air and steam fluidized bed dried coal has been modeled using the equation P_d = A₂ + (A₁ ? A₂)/(1 + (d/x₀)^p), with the resultant equations predicting the effects of moisture content on the particle size distribution. Analyzing the effect of longer residence times of 30 and 60 minutes, the particle size distribution for steam fluidized bed dried coal remains the same, while air fluidized bed dried coal has a greater proportion of smaller particles.     

Fluidization Characteristics of a Fine Magnetite Powder Fluidized Bed for Density-Based Dry Separation of Coal

Gas-solid fluidized bed separation technique is very beneficial for saving water resources and for the clean utilization of coal resource. The hydrodynamics of 0.15–0.06 mm fine Geldart B magnetite powder were experimentally and numerically studied to decrease the lower size limit. The results show that the static bed height should be controlled near 300 mm (e.g., 300–350 mm). The bubble size, amount, and frequency of the fine particle bed are smaller than those of the bed containing 0.3–0.15 mm large Geldart B particles, thus leading to a higher bed activity. The pressure drop and density of the fine particle bed are uniform and stable, which indicates a good fluidization quality. Furthermore, simulated results are consistent with experimental data, which indicates the correctness and effectiveness of the simulations. The superficial gas velocity should be adjusted to not more than 1.8U _mf for the fine particle bed. Additionally, wide size range magnetite powder, which contains 94.23 wt% < 0.3 mm particles with a 0.3–0.06 mm particles content of 91.38 wt%, was used in an industrial scale modularized demonstration system for 50-6 mm coal density separation. The ash content of feed coal was reduced from 55.35% to 14.67% with a probable error, E, value of 0.06 g/cm^3.     

SIMULATION OF FLUIDIZED-BED DRYING OF CARROT WITH MICROWAVE HEATING

ABSTRACT

A mathematical model of coupled heat and mass transfer was applied to batch fluidized-bed drying with microwave heating of a heat sensitive material—carrot. Four kinds of microwave heating with intermittent variation were examined. The numerical results show that different microwave heating patterns can affect the fluidized bed drying significantly. Changing the microwave input pattern from uniform to intermittent mode can prevent material from overheating under the same power density. Supplying more microwave energy at the beginning of drying can increase the utilization of microwave energy while keeping temperature low within the particle. For a particle diameter of 4 mm, fluidization velocity of 2 m/s, inlet airflow temperature of 70°C and the bed area factor of 80, the drying time are 750 and 1000 s, respectively, for the two good operating conditions with on/off periods of 125/375 s and 375/375 s. The cumulative microwave energy absorbed by particles at the end of drying is 1415 and 2300 kJ/kg (dry basis), respectively.     

EFFECT OF OPERATING VARIABLES ON BED TO WALL HEAT TRANSFER IN A CIRCULATING FLUIDIZED BED

Heat transfer coefficients were measured for 227 and 87 micron size particles of silica sand in a 102 mm dia. and 5.5 m tall circulating fluidized bed made of plexiglass. Effects of solid circulation rate, fluidization velocity, bed density and particle sizes were studied. The heat transfer coefficients were calculated from the temperatures measured along the axis of a 25 mm dia 100 mm long cylindrical heat flux meter.     

纳米级SiO2颗粒流化床的塌落行为

在直径为 35mm的小型流化床中考察了纳米级SiO₂ 颗粒 (商品牌号R972 )的床层塌落行为 .该种经过表面改性的颗粒可以通过自团聚形成稳定、均匀的聚团散式流化 .实验证明 ,这种颗粒的床层塌落行为明显不同于普通的GeldartA类与C类颗粒 ,其塌落过程可分为恒速沉降阶段和减速压实阶段 .通过对塌落速率的分析 ,提出了聚团散式流化的床层塌落机制     

Three-dimensional simulation of the effect of draft tube on minimum fluidization velocity in a spouted bed

The granular Eulerian model is used in three-dimensional hydrodynamic simulation of spouted bed to calculate the minimum fluidization velocity. Air is used as the main fluid and soybean seeds as the fluidized particles. The results of simulation are compared with the experimental data, and good agreement is obtained. In this simulation the effect of draft tube and its distance from the bed inlet at minimum fluidization velocity is studied. The results showed that the existence of draft tube decreases the minimum fluidization velocity and the increase of draft tube distance from the bed inlet increases this velocity.     

流化床与固定床耦合反应器中的颗粒磨损

在直径50mm的冷模流化床与固定床耦合反应器中,考察了活性炭颗粒在130～150℃及不同气速下的磨损情况,得到了不同气速下固定床中圆柱状颗粒的磨损率随时间的变化关系,同时分析了滞留在流化床、固定床及袋滤器中的细颗粒在不同气速下的粒径分布与质量分布.结果表明,颗粒在该耦合反应器中磨损严重,在0.212～0.424m/s气速下,固定床中颗粒质量损失可达3%～4%,流化床中颗粒平均粒径由200μm降至100μm以下.     

BATCH VIBRATING FLUID BED DRYER FOR SAWDUST PARTICLES: EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS

ABSTRACT

In a batch experimental equipment, the behavior of a sawdust dryer in a vibrating fluidized bed is analyzed. Empirical data concerning fluidization velocities, pressure drops and drying kinetics was obtained, and advantages of using vibration in the drying chamber, relative to a conventional fluidized bed, are shown. This technique is presented as an alternative to solve problems of solid agglomeration and bed defluidization. Results show that it is possible to dry sawdust with more than 2 kg/kg moisture, in a vibrating bed keeping a high degree of bed homogeneity and high quality of fluidized state.     

气固搅拌流化床压力脉动的小波分析

在内径188 mm、静床高400 mm的搅拌流化床中,采用Geldart D类颗粒为实验物料,通过小波分析研究了不同气速和搅拌桨转速下搅拌流化床的压力脉动行为.实验发现,搅拌桨的转动作用促使在普通流化床中不易散式流态化的D类颗粒形成了散式流态化.随着气速的增加,第1尺度的小波能量特征值在某一个气速范围内发生急剧变化,进而提出了将该气速范围的下限和上限分别定义为临界鼓泡速度和充分鼓泡速度的判据.随搅拌转速的增加,散式流态化的气速操作范围线性增加.在鼓泡流态化状态下,气速是流化床气泡行为的主导因素,搅拌桨转速的增加对气泡产生的频率无明显影响但可使气泡的直径变小.     

The use of peat granules in a fluidized bed bioreactor

This study describes the particle characteristics and fluidized hydrodynamics of peat granules. Peat granules, moistened with water, are a potential packing material in a gas–solid fluidized bed bioreactor used for treating air pollution. Information on the fluidization of wet peat granules is lacking. In order to advance this new type of bioreactor and to scale up its design for industrial use, fluidization studies of suitable packing material are required. Using abiotic experiments, three sizes of peat granules have been fluidized with air and fluidization characteristics were observed at different superficial gas velocities. Relative to other biomass particles, peat granules have a high particle density and sphericity, which contributes to favourable fluidization behaviour, without gas channelling. Fluidization experiments demonstrate that as the mean size of peat particles increased, minimum fluidization velocity increased. Increasing the moisture content of the peat granules resulted in a transition from bubbling bed fluidization to poor fluidization behaviour. Other types of moist biomass particles such as sawdust are difficult to fluidize and typically exhibit Geldart group C behaviour. In contrast, it was observed that wet peat granules could be fluidized in a bubbling bed regime, typical of group B particles.     

振动流化床中流动结构的混沌分析

在内径90mm、静床高800mm的高床层流化床中,用动态压力传感器检测了不同气速条件下普通流化床和振动流化床中沿轴向的压力脉动信号,通过小波变换对信号除噪后,用混沌理论对信号进行了分析.通过关联维数和Kolmogorov熵定量表征振动流化床中的流动结构特征.结果表明:压力脉动信号的关联维数和Kolmogorov熵能够描述振动流化床中的流化状态;振动流化床中床层的流动结构存在两个区,在近分布板区域为射流区,床层主体部分为均匀流化区.     

Critical fluidization velocities and maximum bed pressure drops of homogeneous binary mixture of irregular particles in gas-solid tapered fluidized beds

Recently, tapered fluidized bed has become more attractive because of the problems associated with conventional (cylindrical) beds like fluidization of widely distributed particles, entrainment of particles and limitation of fluidization velocity. There have been some investigations on hydrodynamics of uniform single size particles but there have been no detailed studies of homogeneous binary mixture of particles of different sizes and different particles in tapered beds. In the present work, an attempt has been made to study the hydrodynamic characteristics of homogeneous binary mixture of irregular particles in tapered beds having different tapered angles. Correlations have been developed for important characteristics, especially critical fluidization velocities and maximum bed pressure drops of homogeneous binary mixture of irregular particles in gas-solid tapered fluidized beds. Experimental values of critical fluidization velocities and maximum bed pressure drops have been compared with the developed correlations.