Barracuda Virtual Reactor 24.1 Release
CPFD Software is pleased to announce the release of Barracuda Virtual Reactor® 24.1. This is a feature release that includes new physics capabilities, usability enhancements, and a new pattern for…
Barracuda Virtual Reactor 24.0 Release
CPFD Software is pleased to announce the release of Barracuda Virtual Reactor® 24.0. This is a feature release that includes new physics capabilities, usability enhancements, and automated plotting for monitoring…
Vertical Standpipe Aeration: Effects of Non-Uniform Aeration on Standpipe Pressure and Solids Flux
Standpipes are an essential component to circulating fluidized bed systems. They are one of the only components of a circulating fluidized bed system that build pressure and adjust their height and pressure build automatically to balance the pressure drop along the rest of the circulating loop.
Tecplot for Barracuda – Extracting and Analyzing Bubble Properties
This video is part of the Tecplot for Barracuda Training Videos collection. This video shows how to extract and analyze bubble properties using PyTecplot in Tecplot for Barracuda. Related webinars…
Tecplot for Barracuda – Creating Particle Trails
This video is part of the Tecplot for Barracuda Training Videos collection. This video shows how to create particle trails using PyTecplot in Tecplot for Barracuda. Concepts covered in this…
Modeling and optimizing gas solid distribution in fluidized beds
This paper by Raj Singh, Paul Marchant, and Steve Shimoda at Technip Energies discusses how to use Barracuda Virtual Reactor to improve gas solid distribution in fluidized beds
Evaporation Model for Droplets and Solid Particle Drying (2024)
Evaporation and particle drying are used in Barracuda Virtual Reactor models for a variety of applications, such as: Coal and biomass gasifiers and combustors (particle drying) Flue gas desulfurization units…
Exploring Altair and CPFD’s Solutions for Granular, Fluid, and Coupled Fluid-Particle Applications
Also available on Youtube. About This Webinar Granular materials and fluids are everywhere and present challenges to engineers looking to optimize their equipment design and processes. In this webinar, we…
Cement Plant Conditioning Tower
Application Model Overview In cement production, preheating and cooling steps play a vital role in optimizing energy use and ensuring the longevity of equipment. A key component in this process…
Hydrogen Production with Sorbent Enhanced Steam Methane Reforming (SE-SMR)
Application Model Overview Steam methane reforming (SMR) is a leading method of hydrogen (H2) production, but it typically releases large amounts of CO2. Sorbent-enhanced SMR (SE-SMR) integrates carbon capture directly…