Method of operating a fluidized bed heat exchanger utilizing induced circulation
US4521976A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2003 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28D13/00
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of operating a fluidized bed heat exchanger in which a perforated plate is disposed within a housing for supporting a bed of particulate material which is introduced into the housing through an inlet. Air is passed through the plate to fluidize the particulate material and a drain pipe is provided for discharging the spent material from the bed. The flow rate of air introduced into the bed is increased in a direction across said bed from said inlet to said drain pipe to promote the circulation of the bed materials from the inlet to the drain pipe.
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