Investigations on Mesoscale Structure in Gas–Solid Fluidization and Heterogeneous Drag Model

Investigations on Mesoscale Structure in Gas–Solid Fluidization and Heterogeneous Drag Model
Author: Cheng Chen
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2015-10-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3662483734

This book explores the Energy Minimization Multi-scale (EMMS) theory and the drag model for heterogeneous gas-solid fluidized flows. The results show that the cluster density plays a critical role with regard to drag. A novel cluster model is proposed and indicates that the profile of cluster density is single-peaked with the maximum value located at solid concentrations of 0.1~0.15. The EMMS theory is improved with the cluster model and an accurate drag model is developed. The model’s universality is achieved by investigating the relationship between the heterogeneity and flow patterns. The drag model is subsequently verified numerically and experimentally.

Recent Trends in Fluid Dynamics Research

Recent Trends in Fluid Dynamics Research
Author: Ram P. Bharti
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2022-01-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811669287

This book presents select proceedings of Conference on Recent Trends in Fluid Dynamics Research (RTFDR-21). It signifies the current research trends in fluid dynamics and convection heat transfer for both laminar and turbulent flow structures. The topics covered include fluid mechanics and applications, microfluidics and nanofluidics, numerical methods for multiphase flows, cavitation, combustion, fluid-particle interactions in turbulence, biological flows, CFD, experimental fluid mechanics, convection heat transfer, numerical heat transfer, fluid power, experimental heat transfer, heat transfer, non-newtonian rheology, and boundary layer theory. The book also discusses various fundamental and application-based research of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, combustion, etc., by theoretical and experimental approaches. The book will be a valuable reference for beginners, researchers, and professionals interested in fluid dynamics research and allied fields.

From Multiscale Modeling to Meso-Science

From Multiscale Modeling to Meso-Science
Author: Jinghai Li
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2013-03-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642351891

Multiscale modeling is becoming essential for accurate, rapid simulation in science and engineering. This book presents the results of three decades of research on multiscale modeling in process engineering from principles to application, and its generalization for different fields. This book considers the universality of meso-scale phenomena for the first time, and provides insight into the emerging discipline that unifies them, meso-science, as well as new perspectives for virtual process engineering. Multiscale modeling is applied in areas including: multiphase flow and fluid dynamics chemical, biochemical and process engineering mineral processing and metallurgical engineering energy and resources materials science and engineering Jinghai Li is Vice-President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), a professor at the Institute of Process Engineering, CAS, and leader of the EMMS (Energy-minimizing multiscale) Group. Wei Ge, Wei Wang, Ning Yang and Junwu Wang are professors at the EMMS Group, part of the Institute of Process Engineering, CAS. Xinhua Liu, Limin Wang, Xianfeng He and Xiaowei Wang are associate professors at the EMMS Group, part of the Institute of Process Engineering, CAS. Mooson Kwauk is an emeritus director of the Institute of Process Engineering, CAS, and is an advisor to the EMMS Group.

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.

Multiscaling in Molecular and Continuum Mechanics: Interaction of Time and Size from Macro to Nano

Multiscaling in Molecular and Continuum Mechanics: Interaction of Time and Size from Macro to Nano
Author: G.C. Sih
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 467
Release: 2007-11-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1402050623

For the first time, a book is being edited to address how results from one scale can be shifted or related to another scale, say from macro to micro or vice versa. The new approach retains the use of the equilibrium mechanics within a scale level such that cross scale results can be connected by scale invariant criteria. Engineers in different disciplines should be able to understand and use the results.

Cleaner Combustion and Sustainable World

Cleaner Combustion and Sustainable World
Author: Haiying Qi
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 1306
Release: 2012-11-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642304451

Cleaner Combustion and Sustainable World is the proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Coal Combustion which has a significant international influence. It concerns basic research on coal combustion and clean utilization, techniques and equipments of pulverized coal combustion, techniques and equipments of fluidized bed combustion, basic research and techniques of emission control, basic research and application techniques of carbon capture and storage (CCS), etc. Professor Haiying Qi and Bo Zhao both work at the Tsinghua University, China

Fast Fluidization

Fast Fluidization
Author:
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 453
Release: 1994-12-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080565670

Over the last decade, circulating fluidization or fast fluidization has developed rapidly, superseding standard bubbling fluidization in many applications; for example, fast fluidization provides a better means forcontrolling emissions from the combustion of high-sulfur fuels and excels when used in boilers in steam plant and power stations. China initiated the study of fast fluidization in the early 1970s. Focusing on the substantial research cultivated in that country, with Kwauk at the leading edge, this latest volume in the Advances in Chemical Engineering Series is written in the context of the international state of the art and addresses some of the most vital issues surrounding this fluidization method."

Mesoscale Modeling in Chemical Engineering Part I

Mesoscale Modeling in Chemical Engineering Part I
Author:
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2015-11-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128013540

Focusing Mesoscales of Multiscale Problems in Chemical Engineering, a volume in the Advances in Chemical Engineering series provides readers with the personal views of recognized authorities who present assessments of the state-of-the-art in the field and help readers develop an understanding of its further evolution. Subjects covered in the book are not limited to the classical chemical engineering disciplines. Contributions connecting chemical engineering to related scientific fields, either providing a fundamental basis or introducing new concepts and tools, are encouraged. This volume aims to create a balance between well developed areas such as process industry, transformation of materials, energy, and environmental issues, and areas where applications of chemical engineering are more recent or emerging. Contains reviews by leading authorities in their respective areas Provides up-to-date reviews of the latest techniques in the modeling of catalytic processes Includes a broad mix of US and European authors, as well as academic/industrial/research institute perspectives Provides discussions on the connections between computation and experimental methods

Hydrodynamics and Flow Structure, Gas and Solids Mixing Behavior, and Choking Phenomena in Gas-solid Fluidization

Hydrodynamics and Flow Structure, Gas and Solids Mixing Behavior, and Choking Phenomena in Gas-solid Fluidization
Author: Bing Du
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2005
Genre: Fluidization
ISBN:

Abstract: In this study, the dynamic flow behavior and gas and solids mixing behavior in the turbulent fluidized beds are investigated by using Electrical Capacitance Tomography (ECT) technique and tracer technique. The ECT study reveals that the time-averaged solids holdup distribution exhibits radial symmetry in the turbulent regime. The addition of 10% fine particles decreases the solids concentration in the emulsion phase. The flow behavior in the turbulent fluidized beds is not appreciably affected by the temperature up to 400 oC. More than one spiral motion of bubble swarms is observed in the bubbling regime for the 0.3 m ID fluidized bed. The gas and solids mixing behavior varies significantly with the flow regimes. A small quantity of fine particles is noted to drastically affect the gas and solids mixing behavior in the turbulent fluidized bed. For Group A particles, the flow in the bed transits from the dilute regime to the turbulent regime when the gas velocity is below Utr or the solids circulation rate is lower than Gs, tr. Such flow transition can be signified as the choking transition. For Group B particles, choking is initiated by the formation of the square-nosed slugs (0.05 m ID column) or the wall slugs (0.1 m ID CFB) when the gas velocity is below Utr or the solids circulation rate is lower than Gs, tr. When the gas velocity is above Utr or the solids circulation rate is higher than Gs, tr, choking is characterized by the formation of open slugs. These regime transitions are characterized as the choking transition. A model based on the movement of the solids blob at the center of the bed is developed to predict the critical lifetime of a solids blob in a circulating fluidized bed. The criterion for the occurrence of choking transition in a circulating fluidized bed for both Group A and Group B particles is given.