Application of Multiphase Flow Computational Dynamics to Real Process Challenges: Thien Cyclone

Authors: Justin Weber ^a, Dirk VanEssendelft ^a, Douglas Straub ^a

^aU.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory

Source: This presentation was given at the U.S. Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory in 2014

Abstract: A novel solids separator for a chemical looping reactor was designed using Barracuda Virtual Reactor.  Multiple design iterations were considered via simulation, and the final as-built separator design performed well.