Journal of Applied Sciences
1812-5654
1812-5662
Asian Network for Scientific Information
10.3923/jas.2007.2183.2187
Woh
Foong Chee
Janaun
Jidon
Prabhakar
Auti
Krishnaiah
Kamatam
12
2007
7
15
This study measured the minimum fluidization velocity of Palm Kernel Cake (PKC) particles. PKC was used as it is a potential substrate in solid state fermentation. A laboratory scale fluidized bed reactor has been fabricated for this investigation. Minimum fluidization velocity (Umf) for sand particles was initially tested to ensure the workability of the set up. Subsequently, Umf for 855, 655 and 363 μm particle size of PKC were measured and found to be 0.340, 0.205 and 0.080 m sec-1. This study showed that Umf increased with the increased of PKC particle size. This indicated that PKC particle can be fluidized and investigation of its fermentation in fluidized bed fermenter is feasible.]]>