What are the Applications of Particle Elutriation in Catalysis?
In some cases, controlled particle elutriation can be beneficial. For instance:
1. Regenerative Catalytic Processes: In processes where the catalyst is continuously regenerated, particle elutriation can aid in the removal of spent catalyst. 2. Fluidized Bed Reactors: Elutriation can help in maintaining a uniform particle size distribution, enhancing mass and heat transfer properties. 3. Separation Processes: Elutriation can be used as a separation technique to remove fines from a mixture of particles, improving the quality of the product stream.
