The pressure drop of air in the bed is 14.5 kPa.
Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate Re:

From the tables air property

Ideal gas law is used to calculate the density:
ρ =

ρ = 1.97 Kg /

ρ =

R =
= 8.2 ×
/ 28.97×

R = 2.83 ×
atm / K Kg
q is expressed in the unit m/s
q = 1.24 m/s
Re =
Re = 2278
The Ergun equation is used when Re > 10,


= 4089.748 Pa/m
ΔP = 4089.748 × 3.66
ΔP = 14.5 kPa