Nonspherical particles in a pseudo-2D fluidized bed: Experimental study

Fluidization is widely used in industries and has been extensively studied, both experimentally and theoretically, in the past. However, most of these studies focus on spherical particles while in practice granules are rarely spherical. Particle shape can have a significant effect on fluidization characteristics. It is therefore important to...

Characteristics of flow through orifices in pipes: An experimental investigation

Orifice plates are key components used for flow measurement and control in several industries. For instance, they find applications in gas and liquid circuits of lithography machines, nuclear power plants and aerospace propulsion systems. They are used typically either for measuring flow-rate or to introduce a pressure drop for purposes of flow...