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Process for selecting shaped particles for use in a packed bed

US7835868B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2005
Grant dateNov 16, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2030/562
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A process for selecting shaped particles for use in a tube which is capable of being packed with shaped particles to form a packed bed in the tube. A desired value of one or more properties of the packed bed is defined. The dimensions of the shaped particles are calculated such that a packed bed in the tube of the shaped particles having the calculated dimensions meets or substantially meets the desired value(s), and shaped particles are selected in accordance with the calculated dimensions. The properties of the packed bed may be the volume fraction which is occupied by shaped particles, the packing density, and the resistivity for a gas flowing through the packed bed.

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