Abstract
Abstract Experiments were carried out to determine the effects of secondary gas injection on the gas residence time and macromixing characteristics in a bubbling fluidized bed. Primary gas is introduced via a bottom distributor plate, while secondary gas is introduced via a fractal injector submerged in the bed. Results indicate that the average residence time decreases only slightly. Calculated overall reactor Peclet numbers indicate that the gas experiences less back-mixing with secondary gas injection. The bubble size was observed to decrease by up to 70%, indicating improved gas–solid contact. Taking this improved contact and plug flow behavior into account, the conversion in a fluidized bed with secondary gas injection is expected to increase significantly, particularly for mass-transfer limited reactions.
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