Modeling Pulse Properties near the Bubble-to-Pulse Transition in Randomly Packed Beds

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International Journal of Chemical Engineering

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Figure 1: Modeling Pulse Properties near the Bubble-to-Pulse Transition in Randomly Packed Beds 