Bubbling and Turbulent Fluidized Bed Hydrodynamics
Abstract
The gas-solid hydrodynamics in fluidized beds is complex. It cannot be adequately described by traditional reactor models, such as with continuous stirred tank reactors (CSTRs) or plug-flow reactors (PFRs). In bubbling fluidized beds, the dynamics are mainly influenced by bubble behavior, whereas in turbulent fluidized beds, the distribution and behavior of particle-dilute voids (such as bubble-like structures) play a crucial role in system performance. Understanding these gas-solid hydrodynamics is essential for successful design and operation, allowing the advantages of fluidized unit operations to be fully harnessed.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Granular flow and fluidized beds
Fluid Dynamics and Mixing
Heat and Mass Transfer in Porous Media
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Wiley eBooks
- Pages
- 105–152
- Publication date
- 26 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter