Calculate the flow rate of water (in gpm) required to fluidize a bed of 1/16 in. diameter

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Calculate the flow rate of water (in gpm) required to fluidize a bed of 1/16 in. diameter lead shot $(S G=11.3)$. The bed is $1 \mathrm{ft}$ in diameter, $1 \mathrm{ft}$ deep, and has a porosity of 0.38 . What water flow rate would be required to sweep the bed away?

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