Frederik Zafiryadis discussed why his team chose Barracuda Virtual Reactor, instead of tools such as DEM, during Rescale’s Increase Performance & Accelerate Barracuda Virtual Reactor Simulations in the Cloud webinar.…
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LaempeReich Corporation continues to extend the value of using Arena-flow to our prospects and customers every day, in addition to its use on projects in our own core production facility.…
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No other software can give us the same stability and speed in executing projects. Martin WengManaging Directoraixprocess From his talk at the 2024 Barracuda Virtual Reactor Users’ Conference
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I found the use of Barracuda Virtual Reactor and the workflow easy and user-friendly. I was really positively surprised by the speed of the GPU calculations and how quickly I…
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Leveraging sophisticated modeling tools like Barracuda allows Aurora to dramatically increase our technology development pace and reduce costly mistakes in scale up. We’ve appreciated the collaborative approach that Barracuda took…
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Catalytic pyrolysis of plastics is a rare example of heterogeneously catalyzed gas-solid reactions, and having the most effective simulation tools is critical to enable the development and optimization of our…
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Renix utilizes a unique combination of fluid and particle flows that is challenging to model using traditional CFD tools. By leveraging the modeling capabilities of Barracuda Virtual Reactor, we are…
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Having the ability to develop these [Barracuda Virtual Reactor] models using Azure HPC allows us to take leaps in sustainability initiatives instead of slowly creeping forward with preexisting technology. You…
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CPFD’s support team is the best I’ve ever worked with. Not only do they respond quickly (unlike other engineering software where I’ve waited weeks for a response), but they are…
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Using Virtual Reactor we’ve explored a wider range of possibilities than we ever could have considered using physical testing for scaling up to industrial size… the digitalisation technology enables us…
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Frederik Zafiryadis discussed his team’s experience working with the CPFD Software’s Support Team during Rescale’s Increase Performance & Accelerate Barracuda Virtual Reactor Simulations in the Cloud webinar. Frederik ZafiryadisPartnerAerotak
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Dr. Kit Windows-Yule provides his testimonial on his team’s training experience during the CPFD Software Web-based training, and initial experience applying Barracuda Virtual Reactor for advanced recycling / chemical recycling…
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This project delivered an excellent outcome, giving us confidence that specific hardware changes would restore the operation of our Cracker to the level we expect – which it did. Our…
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The numerical approach [in Barracuda Virtual Reactor] has turned out to be robust and time-saving and allowed [us] to dramatically reduce the computational cost with respect the classical two fluids…
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Scaling up processes using the similitude principle demands meticulous adjustment of design parameters across different scales to ensure consistency. Leveraging Barracuda Virtual Reactor, we’ve successfully simulated and fine-tuned larger reactor…
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CPFD Software’s intern for summer 2024, Keshav, describes his experience working with the team and using Barracuda Virtual Reactor.
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The [CPFD results] actually takes what’s going on in [my mind] – and sometimes even better – and puts it in such a manner so that everybody can actually see…
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Barracuda provides a unique combination of speed and capability unparalleled by other approaches. Dr. Kuochen Tsai, Shell International Exploration and Production Inc.
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Ray Fletcher, FCC Technology Specialist at Johnson Matthey, describes some of the challenges faced when attempting to troubleshoot FCC regenerators and how Barracuda Virtual Reactor helps him to overcome those…
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Barracuda is a great tool for enhancing your capabilities on reaction engineering and fluidization. Dr. Hugo De LasaPresident, Recat TechnologiesProfessor and Director, University of Western Ontario
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Adlan Omer from aixprocess GmbH describes how the solution stability in Barracuda Virtual Reactor contrasts with instabilities commonly encountered using other tools. Adlan Omer Product Owner aixProM MILL-i aixprocess GmbH
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CPFD is a powerful tool for simulating multiphase flow, especially for solid-liquid flow. Tecplot is also a powerful tool for exploring simulation result. By combining CPFD and Tecplot, simulating multiphase…
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As I get more familiar with Barracuda Virtual Reactor, I am starting to appreciate the remarkable optimization of the solver to run efficiently on parallel GPUs. Coming from the ANSYS…
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The fact that Barracuda uses the entire particle size distribution and not just one (or two) representative particles sizes sets it apart from other commercial CFD tools. Dr. Ray Cocco,…
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After years of using CFD packages and trying to force fit gas-solid flow, I have found Barracuda to be a breath of fresh air. CPFD’s approach to gas-solid systems allows…
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I’ve come to value the efficiency and agility of Barracuda Virtual Reactor in simulating reactive fluidised bed reactors, particularly those with large concentration of solid particles and substantial dimensions. The…
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It’s been a delightful collaboration working with the CPFD software team over the years. Their Virtual Reactor technology and expertise in fluidized beds are essential tools that enable us to…
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In my experience, there isn’t another company in the CFD business with the same level of support and involvement in their clients’ problems. Dr. Nicolas Torres Brauer Universidad Autónoma de…
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Veronica Zimmerman PEng from NOVA Chemicals provides details regarding her experience during the November 2019 CPFD Introduction to Barracuda Virtual Reactor Training class and applicability to polyethylene and other petrochemicals reactor…
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The exceptional support from CPFD Software improved our project workflow, leading to substantial time and cost efficiencies. Frederik ZafiryadisPartner and Senior Fluid Mechanics SpecialistAerotak ApS From his talk at the…
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Overall, Barracuda Virtual Reactor proved to be a very efficient tool for the investigation of sorption-enhanced steam methane reforming processes using dual fluidized beds. Federico MonterossoSales Director and Co-FounderOMIQ srl…
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We are continually seeking to enhance our technology and resulting value to our clients. Our expanded use of Barracuda Virtual Reactor will directly benefit our customers for years to come.…
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Rafael Arturo Rubio Ruiz shares his team’s training experience during the CPFD Software web-based training, and initial experience applying Barracuda Virtual Reactor for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Rafael…
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Sam Zakrzewski describes how his team uses Barracuda Virtual Reactor to optimize performance and efficiency in an effort to “produce products that are the next generation”, and how CPFD Software’s support…
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Barracuda Virtual Reactor users appear to be a [close-knit] community. As such, it’s very useful to get together annually. Daniel GriffithWalsh Engineering Services
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The primary requirements in applying these models is rapid time-to-solution without sacrificing fidelity I have been using CPFD Barracuda for over three years for circulating fluidized bed applications, coal gasification…
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MP-PIC, which is the foundation for the numerics in Barracuda Virtual Reactor, is the best numerical methodology currently available for computer simulation of the dense particulate flows in practical systems. Dr.…
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Dr. Kuochen Tsai from Shell International Exploration and Production, outlines a liquid-solid application he simulated using Barracuda and contrasts the results he obtained with his experience attempting to use an…
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Bruce Adkins tells us why Virtual Reactor was the clear choice when he was asked what KiOR needed to enable simulation of the whole range of particle loadings from dilute…
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The training was so excellent that we were able to, within a week, basically be up and running on our gasification problem. Dr. Reinhard Seiser Research Scientist
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With Barracuda I don’t have to quit my day job… and that is one thing I really like about Barracuda – it’s a true tool. Dr. Ray Cocco, President Particulate Solid…
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Wian JS van der Merwe provides his testimonial on his training experience during the CPFD Software Introduction to Barracuda Virtual Reactor training class. Wian JS van der MerweSenior CFD EngineerAerotherm…
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[The Barracuda Virtual Reactor has] such a nice interface… Everything is intuitive and it can do more than I even expected before I knew it. Dr. Reinhard Seiser, Research Scientist
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We get much more out of our experiments when we compliment them with the CFD modeling, specifically CPFD Software, Barracuda. We have a better understanding of what’s going on. It allows…
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I was surprised… how easy [Barracuda Virtual Reactor Software] was to learn to use. Damien Grévain, Fluid Dyanamics Specialist
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CPFD Software is a lot better at coping with the high load particle gas situations that we see in our products. Dr. Sam ZakrzewskiFluid Dynamics Specialist
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We were very happy with the CPFD team… They showed the right amount of interest in helping us develop a new technology. Dr. Avinash Sirdeshpande, Director, Gasification and Syngas Processing
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Barracuda is a robust solution for modeling multiphase particle/gas flows, allowing densities up to the particle packing limit, and greater flexibility to include multiple particle materials, size distributions, and chemical…
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What I like most about the [CPFD] study is that it’s not only a study. It was built and realized by the 3rd party. We saw all process issues eliminated.…
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Adlan Omer describes the quick and deep insights his team has obtained using Barracuda Virtual Reactor for the past decade. Adlan Omer Product Owner aixProM MILL-i aixprocess GmbH
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This project delivered an excellent outcome… Our team’s collaborative approach brought together CPFD’s expertise and our refinery knowledge. Thys Heyns, General Manager of Refining, Viva Energy Australia
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I’m an applications engineer and I like to solve problems… this gives me a tool to do that. For me, it’s a troubleshooting tool. It is a reliability aspect as…
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The CPFD Software staff has been amazing and Barracuda itself has been a very useful tool for us to use. Matthew Hamilton, University of Utah
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[About the 2022 Users’ Conference Livestream] I loved seeing the CPFD staff warmly welcome the attendees like family. Uendo Lee, Principal ResearcherKITech
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[The CPFD team is] very approachable… The software support has been excellent… They take a great amount of interest in what we do… the interaction that GreatPoint Energy has had…
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[Barracuda Virtual Reactor results communicate] in such a manner that everybody can actually see [inside fluidization units] with their own eyes… They can see it for themselves and it’s not…
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I regard the use of CPFD as a key step in the digitisation of our refinery activities. Thys Heyns, General Manager of RefiningViva Energy Australia
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Barracuda looks at the whole particle size distribution…and can even compute the transition from non-gas-bypassing to bypassing… that gave us the confidence to really explore what was actually going on.…
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The software support has been excellent… We have taken full advantage of the QuickStart programs… and the experience has been very positive. Dr. Avinash SirdeshpandeDirector, Gasification and Syngas Processing
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While presenting at the Barracuda Virtual Reactor Users’ Conference in 2015, Bruce Adkins shared how KiOR began working with CPFD Software, and how pleased he was with the partnership. Bruce…
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