ISSN:
0001-1541
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
The Ergun equation based on the effective spherical diameter is universally valid for various shapes of granular packings. It, however, was derived from the assumption of infinite tube-to-particle diameter ratio without considering the wall effect. Although some improvements were made by Mehta and Hawley (1969) to correct this, the application of the Ergun equation is still restricted to cylindrical columns with a packing porosity of less than 0.5. To modify the Ergun equation to noncylindrical flow space with or without a wall, it was substituted into the empty tube pressure drop equation by introducing an effective tube diameter so that the pressure drop can be predicted just from the free flow space and the wetted area involved. This treatment offers the basis for a new method in velocity distribution prediction.
Additional Material:
8 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aic.690430520
