Hydrodynamic Characteristic of Large Particles in Vibrated Fluidization Bed

Hydrodynamic for 2D vibrated fluidized bed was studied with large particle glass beads of average diameters are less than 1.5mm.The effect of the vibration strength, the static bed height and the particle diameter on the critical fluidization velocity was analyzed. The results show that the critical fluidization velocity decreases with the increase of the vibration strength, and increases with increases of the static bed height and particle diameter. The effect of vibration on critical fluidization velocity was more significant than decrease the bed height and particle diameter. The empirical correlation equations to predict the critical fluidization velocity was established, and the results of the prediction were compared with the experimental data, the error is in range of +/- 10%. The results can provide important meaning on theory and instructing practice for developing the new drying technology with high drying efficiency and low dissipation of energy.