PROCESS CONCEPTS USING FIELD-STABILIZED 2-PHASE FLUIDIZED FLOW

Studies over the past two to three decades concerning the influence of electromagnetic fields on the stability of two-fluid systems have def ined a remarkable diversity of phenomena and related application conce pts. This report examines stationary and moving bed applications of fi eld-stabilized gas-solids and liquid-solids fluidized systems. The app lication concepts range over processes for the control of chemical rea ctions, the separation of molecular species, and the transfer of heat, mass, and momentum in areas of petrochemical processing, pollution co ntrol, power generation, and biotechnology.