1. Flow through Packed Beds Brad Parr Brett Plemons 9-23-98 E435

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

3. To Computer Motor H2OTANKH2OTANK OVERFLOwOVERFLOw 2" dia., 3' long bed 1" dia., 6' long bed Switches System Diagram

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?