Flow through Packed Beds Brad Parr Brett Plemons 9-23-98 E435
Outline System Diagram System Unknowns Equations Used Results Conclusions Questions
System Diagram Switches 2" dia., 3' long bed Motor To Computer Motor H 2 O T A N K V E R F L w 2" dia., 3' long bed 1" dia. , 6' long bed Switches
System Unknowns # of channels through beds Pressure drop across beds Optimum motor % input (SSOC)
Equations Used:
Bernoulli Equation
Conclusion Significant pressure drop # of channels related to pipe diameter
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