Abstract
Bubble sizes in bubble column affect transfer processes. Therefore, it’s important to calculate bubble size and interfacial area. Bubble size distribution (BSD) in a bubble column of rectangular cross section with dimensions 0.2m x 0.02m was measured using photographic method (400 fps) for air-water system. Gas holdup, Sauter-mean bubble diameter, aspect ratio and specific interfacial area were estimated from BSD. Effect of superficial gas velocity and static bed height on these parameters was investigated. The bubble size distribution exhibited mono-modal distribution showing the presence of non-uniform homogeneous bubbling regime. The frames of video were analysed using image processing steps to obtain major and minor axis of elliptical bubbles. Values of d32, , and ai were estimated from the data. The value of d32 increased with increasing Ug but is independent of Hs. The values of d32 were somewhat higher than the values reported by other investigators. The value of ai increases with increasing Ug and with decreasing Hs. Present values of compared well with the data reported in literature.
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