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What can be done in order to prevent slugging in the fluidized bed?

(a) Baffles

(b) Increase diameter

(c) Proper design of distributor

(d) All of the mentioned

This question was addressed to me in examination.

My question is taken from Terminal Velocity of Particles topic in section Fluidization and Mapping of Regimes of Fluidization Engineering

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Right answer is (d) All of the mentioned

Easiest explanation: Placing baffles will break the bubbles, increasing the diameter will reduce chances of slugging, distributor design also decides the slugging factor.

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