[en] Pressures have been measured at the top and bottom of uniformly heated beds of uniform spherical particles with water boiling at atmospheric pressure. Particle sizes used vary from 0.22 to 5 mm diameter and bed heights from 50 to 150 mm. The pressures have been recorded at power levels up to dry-out. The results show how much liquid remains in a boiling bed at different power levels and how the liquid/vapour phase pressure losses vary. The results give a valuable insight into the working of a boiling bed. (author)