The set-up consists of a glass column packed with packing material i.e. Rasching rings, SS mesh to support the packing and with calming section. Pressure drop across packed bed can be measured by manometer. The set-up studies in packed bed characteristics and relationship between the velocity of the fluid and pressure drop per unit length. The apparatus is close circuit type provided with tank, Pump, necessary piping and valves and Rotameter to measure the flow rate of fluid. The set-up is fitted on a MS frame and painted with good quality paint.

SCOPE OF EXPERIMENTATIONS:

•  To study packed bed characteristics.

• To study relationship between velocity of fluid and pressure drop per unit length.

UTILITIES REQUIRED:

• Electricity 500 watts, 220 V, 1 Phase.

• Floor Area 0.75 m x 0.75 m.

TECHNICAL DETAILS:

•  Packed Column 

  • Material Borosilicate Glass with both end made of Stainless Steel

• Packing

  • Material Borosilicate Glass Rasching rings, Size  8-10mm approx.

• Water tank

  • Material Stainless Steel, Capacity 30 Ltrs.

• Water Circulation

  • FHP Pump Crompton/Sharp make.

• Flow Measurement

  • Rotameters for water

• Drop Measurement

  • Manometer

• The whole set-up is well designed and arranged in a good quality painted structure.