The aim of the course is to get a basic understanding of fluidization technology and to learn the necessary equations to design simple fluidzed bed reactors.
Part A: Fundamentals Characterization of particles Fluid-dynamics of fluidized beds (minimum fluidization velocity, terminal velocity, flow diagrams) Design of gas distributor Two phase theory Bubbles in fluidized beds Particle mixing Entrainment and elutriation Heat transfer Mass transfer Circulating fluidized beds. Part B: Applications Drying Mixing Adsorption Agglomeration Combustion Gasification Calcination Applications in steel industry Applications in petroleum industy Applications in chemical industry
Oral examination.
Not necessary
Fundamentals of fluid mechanics recommended.