A NOVEL THREE-PHASE AIRLIFT REACTOR WITHOUT CIRCULATION OF SOLIDS

作者:Olivieri Giuseppe; Marzocchella Antonio*; Salatino Piero
来源:Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2010, 88(4): 574-578.
DOI:10.1002/cjce.20314

摘要

A novel configuration of a three-phase internal loop airlift reactor is proposed. The draft is divided in two sections: (top) gas-liquid contact section; (bottom) liquid-solid contact section. Solids particles are fluidized in the bottom section by liquid circulation. The main advantage compared with classic airlift or three-phase fluidized bed is the reduced stress on particles as interference with bubbles is prevented. Experiments with silica sand (325 mu m diameter) were carried out to characterise the hydrodynamics of the airlift. The influence of superficial gas velocity, overall solids hold-up and sparger height were assessed. A theoretical analysis was proposed to derive simple design criteria.

  • 出版日期2010-8