1176.    GENIN, G.  [Fluidization.]  L’Industrie Chimique, vol. 38, June and July 1951, pp. 157-163, 185-191.

       History, theory and applications of fluidization are discussed.  Its application to the petroleum industry, to the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process, the catalytic manufacture of phthalic anhydride, the calcination of limestone, the reduction of minerals, the carbonization and gasification of coal, the manufacture of active C, and the classifying and drying of solid particles are reviewed.  34 refs. are given.