Flow Through Particle Layers Apparatus Model FM 116
Flow Through Particle Layers Apparatus Model FM 116
With Sci-tech Flow Through Particle Layers Apparatus Model FM 116 the fluid mechanic principles involved in flow through fixed beds and fluidized beds can be investigated. For the purpose, a fillable test tank made of glass is provided, through which water can be made to flow from both ends. A sintered-metal plate serves as the base for bulk solids.
Water from the laboratory water connection flows into the test tank. To investigate flow through fixed beds, the water enters the test tank from the top. It flows through the fixed bed and the sintered-metal plate and passes by way of a distributor to the outlet.
The experimental setup can be modified by means of quick-release couplings. This also enables the flow through the test tank to be reversed and fluidized beds to be investigated. The water flows upwards through the porous sintered-metal plate and the fixed bed. If the velocity of the water is less than the so-called fluidization velocity, the flow merely passes through the fixed bed. At higher velocities a fluidized bed is formed. The water flows from the head of the test tank into an expansion tank. From there it flows into the outlet.
Regardless of the specific setup, the flow rate is adjusted by a valve and indicated by a flow meter. To determine the pressure loss via the fixed bed or fluidized bed, two manometers with differing measuring ranges are provided. The desired manometer is selected by way of valves
| Size: | 80cm x 40cm x 95cm (LxWxH) |
| Weight: | 25 kg |
Item Description
Features
- Experiments in the fundamentals of fluid mechanics on particle layers
- Flow through fixed beds
- Flow through fluidized beds
- Pressure loss in fixed beds and fluidized beds
- Optional ‘Sci-Cal’ software & hardware interface
Flow through particle layers is widely encountered in process engineering. In reactors, fixed and fluidized beds are subjected to through-flow by liquids and gases. The separation of solids from suspensions by cake and depth filtration is another area of application.
With Sci-tech Flow Through Particle Layers Apparatus Model FM 116 the fluid mechanic principles involved in flow through fixed beds and fluidized beds can be investigated. For the purpose, a fillable test tank made of glass is provided, through which water can be made to flow from both ends. A sintered-metal plate serves as the base for bulk solids.
Water from the laboratory water connection flows into the test tank. To investigate flow through fixed beds, the water enters the test tank from the top. It flows through the fixed bed and the sintered-metal plate and passes by way of a distributor to the outlet.
The experimental setup can be modified by means of quick-release couplings. This also enables the flow through the test tank to be reversed and fluidized beds to be investigated. The water flows upwards through the porous sintered-metal plate and the fixed bed. If the velocity of the water is less than the so-called fluidization velocity, the flow merely passes through the fixed bed. At higher velocities a fluidized bed is formed. The water flows from the head of the test tank into an expansion tank. From there it flows into the outlet.
Regardless of the specific setup, the flow rate is adjusted by a valve and indicated by a flow meter. To determine the pressure loss via the fixed bed or fluidized bed, two manometers with differing measuring ranges are provided. The desired manometer is selected by way of valves.
Technical Specifications
Specifications
1. Investigation of the properties of fixed and fluidized beds subjected to liquid flow
2. Glass test tank with sintered filter medium on its base
3. Test tank removable for filling
4. Downward flow to investigate fixed beds
5. Upward flow to investigate fluidized beds
6. Flow meter with valve for adjustment
7. 2 manometers with differing measuring ranges to measure pressure loss through the test tank
8. Steel rule to measure the height of the fixed or fluidized bed
Technical Specifications
Test tanks
length: 510mm
inside diameter: approx. 37mm
material: DURAN glass
Filter medium
thickness: 2mm
material: sintered metal
Expansion tank
capacity: approx. 4500mL
material: PVC
Measuring ranges
flow rate: 60…820mL/min
tube manometers: 2x 0…500mmWC
manometer: 0…250mbar
steel rule: 10…500mm
Optional:
- ‘Sci-Cal’ Computer Control Software & Interface
- ‘Sci-Cal’ software & hardware has been designed for use with more than 600 ‘Sci-tech’ trainers. ‘Sci-Cal’ comes in a module that can be fitted or mounted on the Sci-tech trainers very easily.
- ‘Sci-Cal’ box has 11 inches front HMI interactive panel, inside are i3 processor computer with it’s own hard drive & software processor with 16 to 32 analog and 16 to 32 digital signal data-loggers. The ‘Labview’ processes the input signal with in-built data and formulae to tabulate results for the Sci-tech trainers.
- ‘Sci-Cal’ box has HDMI output for connection to a projector or an electronic whiteboard or a monitor.
- ‘Sci-Cal’ box has input ports for inputs from the Sci-tech trainer sensors.
- ‘Sci-Cal’ eliminates requirement of external computer.
Experiments
- Calculation of Porosity of Sand by Kozeny–Carman equation theory
- To find out intrinsic permeability of soil by application of Darcy’s equation
- To find Out Permeability of Soil by Constant-Head Permeability Test Method.
- To find out Pressure loss dependent on different flow rate.
- To find out Pressure loss dependent on different particles size
- To find out Pressure loss dependent on different bed height
- Determination of fluidization velocity
Requirements
Mains Power 220 – 240V @ 50Hz, 1Ph
Model Number
FM 116
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