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Spraying Slurries: Impact Of Slurry Properties On Spray Characteristics And Agglomerate Formation In Fluidized Beds, Joshua Idowu
Spraying Slurries: Impact Of Slurry Properties On Spray Characteristics And Agglomerate Formation In Fluidized Beds, Joshua Idowu
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Abstract
Fluid CokingTM is a process that upgrades Alberta’s heavy oil. The recycle stream in the process contains unwanted fines which could affect the interaction between the liquid feed and the bed particles and the tendency to form agglomerates. Agglomeration leads to lower product yields and vessel damage.
The impacts of slurry solids on spray stability and angle were measured in open air while the impacts on agglomerate stability and liquid distribution were studied in a fluidized bed. Particle properties were varied to understand the impact of the solids on agglomerates.
In open air, it was observed that the …