Fluidized Bed Heat Transfer Unit

Fluidized Bed Heat Transfer Unit – Working, Applications & Laboratory Importance

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The Fluidized Bed Heat Transfer Unit is one of the most important laboratory instruments used in chemical engineering, thermal engineering, and industrial research. It helps students and researchers understand heat transfer mechanisms in a fluidized bed system—a concept widely used in reactors, dryers, furnaces, catalytic units, and advanced industrial processes.

At Scilabex and Scilabstore, this advanced laboratory unit is available with PAN India delivery and international shipping, making high-quality scientific education accessible worldwide. As a trusted supplier of scientific and engineering lab instruments, Scilabex ensures accuracy, reliability, and long operational life in every unit.

What is a Fluidized Bed Heat Transfer Unit?

A fluidized bed is created when solid particles (usually powders or granules) behave like a fluid due to upward airflow or gas flow. When the air velocity overcomes the particle weight, the bed expands, vibrates, and flows like a boiling liquid.

The Fluidized Bed Heat Transfer Unit is a training setup designed to study:

• Heat transfer in fluidized systems

• Fluidization behavior of granular solids

• Temperature variations across the bed

• Minimum fluidization velocity

This equipment is widely used in laboratories for demonstrating industrial heat transfer processes in a safe and controlled environment.

Product Details

The equipment is designed using premium-grade metals to ensure durability, safety, and long-term performance. Its 50-watt controlled heater offers stable heat input during experiments.

Working Principle of Fluidized Bed Heat Transfer Unit

The working of a fluidized bed heat transfer system is based on the interaction between hot solid particles and flowing air or gas. Here’s how it functions:

1. Air Supply
   A blower or air pump pushes air from the bottom of the equipment.

2. Distributor Plate
   Air passes uniformly through a perforated plate, lifting and agitating the solid particles above it.

3. Fluidization
   At a specific air velocity, particles begin to suspend and behave like a fluid—this stage is called the minimum fluidization velocity.

4. Heat Transfer
   A heating element is placed inside the bed. As the particles move rapidly, they transfer heat efficiently due to increased surface contact.

5. Temperature Measurement
   Sensors measure temperature variations at multiple points to study the heat transfer coefficient.

This simple yet powerful setup helps students understand industrial operations such as fluidized bed boilers, fluid catalytic cracking (FCC), gasifiers, and chemical reactors.

Key Features

• High-Quality Metal Construction: Durable and safe for long-term laboratory use.

• Efficient 50-Watt Heater: Provides controlled and consistent heating.

• Accurate Temperature Measurement: Equipped with high-precision sensors.

• Uniform Fluidization: Achieved through a well-engineered distributor plate.

• 230V Power Compatibility: Suitable for standard laboratory setups.

• Easy to Operate: Ideal for engineering students and researchers.

• 1-Year Warranty: Assurance of reliable performance.

• Trusted Brand: Provided by Scilabex & Scilabstore, known for high-quality instruments.

Applications of Fluidized Bed Heat Transfer Unit

This equipment is widely used across:

1. Engineering Colleges

Used for heat transfer practicals and chemical reaction engineering experiments.

2. Research Laboratories

Ideal for studying fluidized behavior of materials, heat flow, and temperature patterns.

3. Industrial Training

Demonstrates the principles used in:

• Fluidized bed dryers

• Gas-solid reactors

• Catalytic cracking units

• Fluidized boilers

• Industrial furnaces

4. Material Science Studies

Useful for testing different solid particles and their fluidization characteristics.

Experiments Performed

✔ Study of Fluidization Behavior

Observe changes in bed expansion with airflow rate.

✔ Determination of Minimum Fluidization Velocity

Find the exact velocity at which solids begin to behave like a fluid.

✔ Heat Transfer Coefficient Measurement

Calculate heat transfer between the heating element and fluidized particles.

✔ Temperature Gradient Analysis

Study how temperature varies at different vertical points in the fluidized bed.

✔ Effect of Particle Size on Heat Transfer

Understand how smaller or larger particles affect heat performance.

Advantages of a Fluidized Bed Heat Transfer Unit

• Excellent mixing and uniform temperature distribution

• High heat transfer rates due to particle movement

• Easy demonstration of industrial principles

• Safe and controlled heat input

• Ideal for both basic and advanced heat transfer studies

Why Choose Scilabex & Scilabstore?

• Trusted Company: Widely known for quality and precision in scientific instruments.

• Premium Manufacturing Standards: Built to meet laboratory and academic requirements.

• PAN India Delivery: Fast and safe shipping across all states.

• International Shipping: Export support for universities, industries, and research facilities worldwide.

• Technical Guidance: Full support for installation, experiments, and operation.

• Durable & Reliable Products: Long-lasting metal construction with warranty.

FAQs – Fluidized Bed Heat Transfer Unit

1. What is a fluidized bed used for?
It is used to study heat transfer and fluidization behavior in solid-gas systems and simulate industrial reactors.

2. Is this suitable for engineering colleges?
Yes, it is ideal for heat transfer labs in chemical, mechanical, and thermal engineering programs.

3. Can it be used with different types of particles?
Yes, the bed can be tested with sand, glass beads, catalysts, and various granules.

4. Does Scilabex offer international delivery?
Yes, we ship worldwide with safe packaging and fast dispatch.

5. What is the power requirement?
The unit operates on 230V with a 50-watt heater.