Figure 1.3 kLaL as a function of
superficial gas velocity
full line: data from an ejector
distributor reactor (Zahradník et al.,
1982a); Dr=0.29 m, H=2 m, cs=0
Table 1.5 Values of empirical coeficients in Eq. (5)
N 1 3 6
K 1 0.050 0.058 0.068
K 2 1.014 0.912 0.372
K 3 0.221 0.177 0.107
representing the effect of gas redispersion by internal plates). According to Reith’s
derivation (Reith and Beek, 1971), coefficient 2 in the denominator of Eq.(4) corresponds
to a single-loop circulation observed visually in individual column stages. Obviously,
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