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Free settling: particle is sphere; far from other particles and the wall; is at its
terminal velocity
Avg. bubble size depends on: nature and size distribution of particle
type of distributor plate
superficial velocity
depth of the bed
Slugging: happens If the diameter of the column is small
deep bed of solids
ΔP/L = g(1-ε)(ρp- ρ)
For laminar
Centrifugal pumps
Developed Head
Considering hfP=0
Total head is denoted as
The pump,
inlet pressure must exceed the vapor pressure by certain value
Reciprocating pumps
Piston pumps
Diaphragm pumps
Since α1 = 90 Vu1 = 0
Since P = Tω
Bernouli equation
Effect of impeller speed and diameter change
Affinity laws
Fans
Adiabatic compression
Isothermal compression
Agitation and Mixing
Pitch of propeller
Square pitch
Paddles
Anchor type
Turbines
Typical Proportions