Influence of nozzle design on flow, mixing, and fluidisation in a bubbling bed fluidised by a single nozzle

D. Werner; C.R.K. Windows-Yule; Tz. Kokalova-Wheldon; J.P.K. Seville

doi:10.1016/j.mechrescom.2023.104180

Influence of nozzle design on flow, mixing, and fluidisation in a bubbling bed fluidised by a single nozzle

D. Werner, C.R.K. Windows-Yule^*, Tz. Kokalova-Wheldon, J.P.K. Seville

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Abstract

In this paper we apply, for the first time, positron emission particle tracking (PEPT) to a fluidised bed in which gas is injected through a nozzle-type distributor. The detailed, three-dimensional data obtained provide direct insight into how the angle of the orifices through which gas is injected affects the fluidisation, mixing, and flow patterns observed within the bed. Our results show that the fastest and most consistent recirculation of material – an indicator of good mixing – as well as the most complete fluidisation may be achieved by using a nozzle with horizontal- or near-horizontal outlets.

Original language	English
Article number	104180
Journal	Mechanics Research Communications
Volume	132
Early online date	24 Jul 2023
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechrescom.2023.104180
Publication status	Published - 1 Oct 2023

Keywords

Fluidised bed
Positron emission particle tracking
Nozzle
PEPT
Mixing

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Advanced Imaging and Numerical Modelling of Segregation and Transport of Plastics in Fluidised Beds: Toward a Circular Economy for Plastics
Windows-Yule, C.
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council
1/02/21 → 30/04/23
Project: Research Councils
Novel Positron Imaging and Euler-Lagrange Modelling of Plastic Recycling Systems
Windows-Yule, C.
Royal Academy of Engineering
1/01/21 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
Positron Imaging of a Novel Plastic-Recycling System
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The Royal Society
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Advanced Imaging and Numerical Modelling of Segregation and Transport of Plastics in Fluidised Beds: Toward a Circular Economy for Plastics

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Positron Imaging of a Novel Plastic-Recycling System

KTP - Recycling Technologies Ltd

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