Hydrodynamics of Packed Bed
This reduction in porosity decreases the gas velocity, increases the pressure drop and changes the value of mass transfer co-efficient. It is a packed column packed with Raschig Rings where the Air is counter currently fed to column. The water is fed from the top of the column and loading & flooding characteristic are observed on various flow rates of Air and Water. Liquid holdup in the column increases the weight of column and also reduces the effective porosity of packing.
Utilities Required:-
•  Water Supply and Drain.
•  Electricity 500 watts, 220 V, 1 Phase.
•  Compressed Air Supply at 2 Bar, 2.5 CFM.
•  Floor Area 0.75 m x 0.75 m.