The discussion centers on the pressure drop across a packed bed, specifically noting an inlet pressure of 108 psig and an outlet pressure of 88 psig, resulting in a total pressure drop of 20 psi. This pressure drop is attributed to shear forces, including friction and viscous forces, between the fluid (water at 60-70 degrees F) and the packing material. The damage to the packing is directly correlated with the magnitude of the pressure drop, indicating that increased shear forces can lead to further deterioration of the packing material.
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The pressure drop is the result of shear (friction and viscous) forces between the fluid and the packing material. Is the fluid passing through the packing bed gas or liquid?SamJ10 said:I have a packed bed with an inlet pressure of 108psig and an outlet pressure of 88psig to give a total pressure drop of 20psi. The packing is becoming damaged due to the 20psi pressure drop. I have thought and looked for an answer for a long while, why does the packing only experience the pressure drop and not the 108psig entering the tank?