Local instrumentation for the investigation of multi-phase parameters in a packed bed

S. T. Revankar, H. Olenik, D. Jo, B. Motil

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Abstract

Local two-point conductivity probe and film-thickness probes were developed for measurement of two-phase flow parameters in a packed bed containing spherical packing. The probes were calibrated and installed in a packed bed with minimal flow disturbance. A flush and two parallel wire film-thickness probes were used to measure the liquid film thickness on the packing. The conductivity probe and impedance meter were used to measure local and bed wise void fraction, respectively, for trickle, wavy, transitional, pulsing, and bubbly flow.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)187-199
Number of pages13
JournalProceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering
Volume221
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2007

Keywords

  • Conductivity probe
  • Film-thickness probe
  • Impedance void meter
  • Multi-phase flow
  • Packed bed

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