Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation of Flow in Mixing Reactor

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation of Flow in Mixing Reactor
Author: Wain Ket Chong
Publisher:
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2016
Genre: Biochemical engineering
ISBN:

Mixing reactor is a common unit operation in many industrial processes. It is often encountered multiphase flow for mixing process. A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model based on the mixture formulation for multiphase flow was created to study the mixing hydrodynamics of oil and water in a mixing reactor. This project aimed to develop a reliable CFD model that was able to predict the hydrodynamic properties like velocity or volume fraction. A grid dependency study was conducted to determine the effect of coarse, medium and fine meshes. The simulations were based on an experimental study where the mixing of oil and water occurred in the external loop. It had shown that the medium mesh was seem satisfactory to fulfill the evaluation criterion. The error between prediction of CFD model and experimental data was also within the tolerant range.

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation of a Gas-Solid Fluidized Bed. Residence Time Validation Study

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Simulation of a Gas-Solid Fluidized Bed. Residence Time Validation Study
Author: Baru Debtera
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2021-11-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3346547728

Academic Paper from the year 2021 in the subject Physics - Mechanics, , language: English, abstract: In this study, numerical simulations of a gas-solid fluidized bed reactor involving a two-fluid Eulerian multiphase model and incorporating the Kinetic Theory of Granular Flow (KTGF) for the solids phase have been performed using a commercial Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software. The fluidized bed setup consists of 1,5 m height and 0,2 m diameter in which a series of experiments were performed using Helium tracer to determine the Residence Time Distribution (RTD) at various normalized velocities i.e., with different degrees of gas-solids mixing. Both 2D and 3D simulations of the fluidized bed reactor are performed. The main purpose of this study is to understand the hydrodynamic behavior of a gas-solid fluidized bed reactor through a framework of Eulerian multiphase model and to analyze hydrodynamic behavior of the gas-solids mixing.

CFD Applications in Nuclear Engineering

CFD Applications in Nuclear Engineering
Author: Wenxi Tian
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2023-08-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 2832533264

High fidelity nuclear reactor thermal hydraulic simulations are a hot research topic in the development of nuclear engineering technology. The three-dimensional Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Computational Multi-phase Fluid Dynamics (CMFD) methods have attracted significant attention in predicting single-phase and multi-phase flows under steady-state or transient scenarios in the field of nuclear reactor engineering. Compared with three-dimensional thermal hydraulic methods, the traditional one-dimensional system analysis method contains inherent defects in the required accuracy and spatial resolution for a number of important nuclear reactor thermal-hydraulic phenomena. At present the CFD method has been widely adopted in the nuclear industry, across both light water reactors and liquid metal cooled fast reactors, providing an effective solution for complex issues of thermal hydraulic analysis. However, the CFD method employs empirical models for turbulence simulation, heat transfer, multi-phase interaction and chemical reactions. Such models must be validated before they can be used with confidence in nuclear reactor applications. In addition, user practice guidelines play a critical role in achieving reliable results from CFD simulations.

Computational Fluid Dynamics for Engineers

Computational Fluid Dynamics for Engineers
Author: Bengt Andersson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2011-12-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1139505564

Computational fluid dynamics, CFD, has become an indispensable tool for many engineers. This book gives an introduction to CFD simulations of turbulence, mixing, reaction, combustion and multiphase flows. The emphasis on understanding the physics of these flows helps the engineer to select appropriate models to obtain reliable simulations. Besides presenting the equations involved, the basics and limitations of the models are explained and discussed. The book combined with tutorials, project and power-point lecture notes (all available for download) forms a complete course. The reader is given hands-on experience of drawing, meshing and simulation. The tutorials cover flow and reactions inside a porous catalyst, combustion in turbulent non-premixed flow, and multiphase simulation of evaporation spray respectively. The project deals with design of an industrial-scale selective catalytic reduction process and allows the reader to explore various design improvements and apply best practice guidelines in the CFD simulations.

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Computational Fluid Dynamics
Author: Oleg Minin
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 412
Release: 2011-07-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9533071699

This book is planned to publish with an objective to provide a state-of-art reference book in the area of computational fluid dynamics for CFD engineers, scientists, applied physicists and post-graduate students. Also the aim of the book is the continuous and timely dissemination of new and innovative CFD research and developments. This reference book is a collection of 14 chapters characterized in 4 parts: modern principles of CFD, CFD in physics, industrial and in castle. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the computational experiment technology, numerical simulation of the hydrodynamics and heat transfer processes in a two dimensional gas, application of lattice Boltzmann method in heat transfer and fluid flow, etc. Several interesting applications area are also discusses in the book like underwater vehicle propeller, the flow behavior in gas-cooled nuclear reactors, simulation odour dispersion around windbreaks and so on.

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Computational Fluid Dynamics
Author: Jiyuan Tu
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2018-01-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0081012446

Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Practical Approach, Third Edition, is an introduction to CFD fundamentals and commercial CFD software to solve engineering problems. The book is designed for a wide variety of engineering students new to CFD, and for practicing engineers learning CFD for the first time. Combining an appropriate level of mathematical background, worked examples, computer screen shots, and step-by-step processes, this book walks the reader through modeling and computing, as well as interpreting CFD results. This new edition has been updated throughout, with new content and improved figures, examples and problems. Includes a new chapter on practical guidelines for mesh generation Provides full coverage of high-pressure fluid dynamics and the meshless approach to provide a broader overview of the application areas where CFD can be used Includes online resources with a new bonus chapter featuring detailed case studies and the latest developments in CFD

CFD Modeling of Complex Chemical Processes

CFD Modeling of Complex Chemical Processes
Author: Li Xi
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2021-09-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3036512667

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), which uses numerical analysis to predict and model complex flow behaviors and transport processes, has become a mainstream tool in engineering process research and development. Complex chemical processes often involve coupling between dynamics at vastly different length and time scales, as well as coupling of different physical models. The multiscale and multiphysics nature of those problems calls for delicate modeling approaches. This book showcases recent contributions in this field, from the development of modeling methodology to its application in supporting the design, development, and optimization of engineering processes.

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) of Chemical Processes

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) of Chemical Processes
Author: Young-Il Lim
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2021-02-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3039439332

In this Special Issue, one review paper highlights the necessity of multiscale CFD, coupling micro- and macro-scales, for exchanging information at the interface of the two scales. Four research papers investigate the hydrodynamics, heat transfer, and chemical reactions of various processes using Eulerian CFD modeling. CFD models are attractive for industrial applications. However, substantial efforts in physical modeling and numerical implementation are still required before their widespread implementation.

Computational Flow Modeling for Chemical Reactor Engineering

Computational Flow Modeling for Chemical Reactor Engineering
Author: Vivek V. Ranade
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2002
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0125769601

The book relates the individual aspects of chemical reactor engineering and computational flow modeling in a coherent way to explain the potential of computational flow modeling for reactor engineering research and practice.