1. Flow through Packed Beds
Brad Parr
Brett Plemons
E435

2. Outline System Diagram System Unknowns Equations Used Results
Conclusions
Questions

3. 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

4. System Unknowns # of channels through beds Pressure drop across beds
Optimum motor % input (SSOC)

5. Equations Used:

6. Bernoulli Equation

10. Conclusion Significant pressure drop
# of channels related to pipe diameter

11. Questions?