Agglomeration in fluidized beds: Detection and counteraction

Fluidized beds comprise a quantity of solid particles that is suspended by an upward flowing gas. They are used for a variety of processes in the chemical industry, such as catalytic reactions, drying, coating and energy conversion. A major problem in industrial practice is the occurrence of unwanted agglomeration, i.e. solid particles adhering...

Monitoring Fluidized Bed Hydrodynamics