X-Ray Digital Industrial Radiography (DIR) for Local Liquid Velocity (VLL) Measurement in Trickle Bed Reactors (TBRs): Validation of the Technique

K. A. M. Salleh
M. F. A. Rahman
Hyoung-Koo Lee, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Muthanna H. Al-Dahhan, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Abstract

Local liquid velocity measurements in Trickle Bed Reactors (TBRs) are one of the essential components in its hydrodynamic studies. These measurements are used to effectively determine a reactor's operating condition. This study was conducted to validate a newly developed technique that combines Digital Industrial Radiography (DIR) with Particle Tracking Velocimetry (PTV) to measure the Local Liquid Velocity (VLL) inside TBRs. Three millimeter-sized Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) beads were used as packing material. Three validation procedures were designed to test the newly developed technique. All procedures and statistical approaches provided strong evidence that the technique can be used to measure the VLL within TBRs.

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