Methods and apparatus relating to fluidised beds
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Jun 11, 2013
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Aug 26, 2010
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Aug 22, 2008
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Sep 3, 2007
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A method and apparatus for producing particle density map images of fluidised particles by electrical capacitance tomography (ECT) in a fluidized bed apparatus allows for measuring online the liquid content of fluidized particles during the fluidization process and for recalibration of the fluidized particle permittivity during fluidization, allowing for online recalibration of an ECT system when the liquid content of particles changes, such as for fluidized bed drying or granulation processes. Recalibration measurements are made using reference electrodes positioned to measure the capacitance of the densely fluidized particles near the side walls of the fluidized bed. The electrodes of an ECT sensor array may be used to make the recalibration measurements which can be used to provide online liquid content measurement, such as moisture content, for the fluidized particles without stopping out stopping fluidization. The liquid content information may be used for process control. The method may also be used to provide separate images for solids distribution and for total liquid distribution across a plane being imaged.
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