A Radial Void Fraction Correlation for Packed Bed Tubes

Abstract

The radial void fraction distribution of equal sized spheres in cylindrical packed bed tubes with low diameter aspect ratios (1 ≤ D/d ≤ 2) is determined from the spheres' center coordinates, the local radial void faction and the radial positions within the tubes. a correlation that closely predicts the local radial void fraction at a radial position is determined from the radial void fraction distributions. the correlation is a function of the diameter aspect ratio and the radial position in the cylindrical packed bed tubes.

Department(s)

Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science

Keywords and Phrases

Low Diameter Aspect Ratio; Packed Bed Tubes; Radial Void Fraction

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0008-4034

Document Type

Article - Journal

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text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1999 Wiley, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1999

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