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What is the alternate for sand as a heat carrier?

(a) Silica alumina

(b) Coal

(c) Ash

(d) Saw dust

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The question is from Thermal Cracking in chapter Industrial Applications of Fluidized Beds of Fluidization Engineering

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The correct answer is (a) Silica alumina

To elaborate: Silica alumina have high specific heat and high thermal conductivity.

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