Use of a Thermodynamic Analog for Pneumatic Transport in Horizontal Pipes

Abstract

A study of pneumatic transport of solids in 0.0254 m and 0.0504 m diameter pipes was conducted. Measurements included particle velocities and pressure drop. A model based on thermodynamic analogy was employed to describe the phase behavior of horizontal flows. Electrostatic effects to include equipment damaging discharges was discussed. A new design equation for particle velocity and pressure drop was presented. Keywords: Electrostatics, Particle velocity, Pressure drop, Horizontal, Pneumatic Transport, Thermodynamic Analogy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA184076

Entities

People

  • Craig A. Myler

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundary Layer
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Correlation Techniques
  • Cross Correlation
  • Electrostatics
  • Equations
  • Flow Rate
  • Flow Visualization
  • Measurement
  • Phase Diagrams
  • Phase Transformations
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Pressure Transducers
  • Standing Waves
  • Thermodynamics
  • Transducers

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

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  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.