Diagnosis of malfunction in fluidized beds is always a very difficult problem for a long time in academic circles and industrial circles. In this paper,we use acoustic sensor to measure the passive acoustic emissions ...Diagnosis of malfunction in fluidized beds is always a very difficult problem for a long time in academic circles and industrial circles. In this paper,we use acoustic sensor to measure the passive acoustic emissions (AE) from a bubbling fluidized bed.By comparison between acoustic and pressure signals,we found that acoustic signals are very sensitive to large particles such as agglomeration and particle sintering occurred in the bed and so on.Analysis of AE mechanism shows that AE measurement mainly stems from particle-chamber collisions and friction.AE measurements are completely non-intrusive and are not subject to erosion, corrosion, or plugging.Therefore, study and measurement of AE in different fluidization conditions will provide many new methods and trains of thought for detecting early deterioration of the fluidization quality.展开更多
文摘Diagnosis of malfunction in fluidized beds is always a very difficult problem for a long time in academic circles and industrial circles. In this paper,we use acoustic sensor to measure the passive acoustic emissions (AE) from a bubbling fluidized bed.By comparison between acoustic and pressure signals,we found that acoustic signals are very sensitive to large particles such as agglomeration and particle sintering occurred in the bed and so on.Analysis of AE mechanism shows that AE measurement mainly stems from particle-chamber collisions and friction.AE measurements are completely non-intrusive and are not subject to erosion, corrosion, or plugging.Therefore, study and measurement of AE in different fluidization conditions will provide many new methods and trains of thought for detecting early deterioration of the fluidization quality.