EQUATIONS

Porosity,

=

Absolute density (true density), a

= =

Bulk density, b
+
=

Pressure drop in the fluidized bed

=

where: W = bed weight

A = cross-sectional area of the bed

= ( )(1)

where: -P = pressure drop

L = bed height
s = density of solid
g = density of fluid
= porosity
g = acceleration due to gravity