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At what velocity entrainment of particles in the fluidized bed takes place?

(a) At minimum fluidization velocity

(b) At terminal velocity

(c) More than terminal velocity

(d) At superficial velocity

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Origin of the question is Entrainment at or Above the TDH-Single Size of Solids topic in division Circulation Systems of Fluidization Engineering

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The correct choice is (c) More than terminal velocity

To elaborate: At terminal velocity entrainment starts, when velocity is more than terminal velocity complete entrainment takes place.

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