A Neat Way to Calculate the Gas Velocity from the Ergun Equation in a Packed Bed

  • Thomas Y Choong Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Universiti of Putra Malaysia
  • William R Paterson Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Cambridge Pembroke Street
  • David M Scoot Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Cambridge
Keywords: Darcy's law, Ergun equation, modelling, pressure drop, rapid pressure swing adsorption (RPSA)

Abstract

The Ergun equation is often used to describe the pressure drop in a packed bed. This paper presents a method to calculate neatly the gas velocity from the Ergun equation. This method is illustrated using rapid pressure swing adsorption, where flow resistance in the bed is crucial for the successful operation of the process.

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Published
2004-12-31
How to Cite
Choong, T. Y., Paterson, W. R., & Scoot, D. M. (2004). A Neat Way to Calculate the Gas Velocity from the Ergun Equation in a Packed Bed. ASEAN Journal of Chemical Engineering, 4(1), 8-10. Retrieved from https://journal.ugm.ac.id/v3/AJChE/article/view/7578
Issue
Vol 4 No 1 (2004)
Section
Articles

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