CFD Simulation of Flue Gas Desulfurization
About This Video This video shows transient computational fluid dynamics model results for an industrial dry flue gas desulfurization system. A hot gas stream containing 200 PPM SO2 enters and…
CFD Simulation of an FCC Riser
About This Video This video shows the transient, 3D modeling of the thermal and reacting flows inside an FCC riser located on the Arabian Peninsula. Ecat from the regenerator enters…
Known Issues 16.0.6
Barracuda VR 16.0.6 Issues affecting this version: KI-1: Particle Drag is not calculated for pure liquid particles when simulation has no solid materials KI-2: 2D data is missing output conversion…
Barracuda VR 16.0.6 Release
Update – April 24, 2018 This version of Barracuda Virtual Reactor is no longer available for download. For the latest version of Virtual Reactor™, please visit the Dashboard. If you…
Dense-phase particle engagement into dilute-phase conveyance
About This Video This video shows the transient engagement of densely-loaded spent FCC catalyst exiting from the standpipe into a lift riser for transport into an FCC regenerator. The bi-direction…
CO Emissions from an FCC Regenerator
About This Video This animation was part of a study conducted by a North American refiner using the Barracuda Virtual Reactor to understand and correct the high levels of carbon…
Using Python to Calculate PSDs from Raw Particle Data Files
In Barracuda VR, detailed Particle Size Distribution (PSD) information can be obtained from Raw Particle Data files. There are two ways to generate Raw Particle Data files: When setting up…
Evaporation Model for Droplets and Solid Particle Drying (Updated)
Evaporation and particle drying are increasingly being used in Barracuda models for a variety of applications, such as Coal and biomass gasifiers and combustors (particle drying) Flue gas desulfurization units…
Increasing the numerical resolution of small particles in a wide PSD
The issue of particle resolution for small particles is an important consideration that is often overlooked. In order to get adequate spatial resolution of particle positions, it is sometimes necessary…
October Barracuda Training Class
A Barracuda Virtual Reactor New User Training Class has been scheduled for October 20 – 24, 2014. The class will be held at CPFD Software, located in Albuquerque, NM. Click here to view the…