Discovery of asymmetric distribution of fine particles in fluidization using signal deflection reconstruction measurement

Bubbles in fluidization contribute to efficient gas-solid interaction and excellent transfer behavior. The fines addition effectively improves fluidization quality by prioritizing bubble control. Our study delves into the dynamic behavior of these added fines through cold-flow fluidization experiments, employing coarse glass particle (Geldart Group B, 186 mu m in diameter) with varying contents of fines (Geldart Group A, 60 mu m in diameter). To overcome the challenge of measuring the solid volume fractions of individual components in this bi-disperse system, a novel measurement technology, coupled with an optical fiber probe and signal deflection reconstruction method, is established. This technology could sensitively capture the preferential entry of fines into bubbles, leading to an asymmetric distribution of fines between bubbles and emulsion phase. Furthermore, our proposed flux mode, considering both the capability to maintain mono-disperse phase segregation and the competitive occupation of bi-disperse particles through bubble interface, effectively describes the observed asymmetry.