Known Issues 23.0.0
Known Issues main page Barracuda Virtual Reactor 23.0.0 Issues fixed in this version: KI-187: Solver flag -qop causes solver to immediately exit KI-188: Return to Isotropy collision model gives incorrect…
ENEA Selects Barracuda Virtual Reactor
CPFD Software enters into a 2-year software licensing contract with ENEA of Italy. ENEA uses Barracuda Virtual Reactor simulation software for the simulation of a dual fluidized bed (DFB) system aimed at the modelling of several components of the EU research infrastructure ZECOMIX (Zero Emissions of Carbon with Mixed technologies).
Known Issues 22.1.2
Known Issues main page Barracuda Virtual Reactor 22.1.2 Issues fixed in this version: KI-186: Slow simulation speed in Barracuda Virtual Reactor 22.1.1 Issues affecting this version: KI-116: Particles may pass…
Hydrogen Through Methane Pyrolysis
This article illustrates that methane pyrolysis is an important emerging technology that presents an economically attractive hydrogen production process with zero CO2 emissions.
Known Issues 22.1.1
Known Issues main page Barracuda Virtual Reactor 22.1.1 Issues fixed in this version: KI-182: Incorrect evaluation of minus sign in exponent using UDE parser KI-183: Injection BC tracers do not…
Regulating the crude oil–to–chemical process in a multizone fluidized bed reactor using unconventional catalyst formulations
This paper investigates adding silicon carbide and adjusting the crude oil–to–chemicals process in a multizone fluidized bed reactor to improve the performance in terms of morphology of hydrodynamics and thermal conductivity
Known Issues 22.1.0
Known Issues main page Barracuda Virtual Reactor 22.1.0 Issues fixed in this version: KI-177: GUI may have problems loading small STL files KI-178: Simulations may run slower in test drive…
Researchers at the University of Hull Model Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production Process using Barracuda Virtual Reactor
This article highlights the collaboration between CPFD Software and the University of Hull in utilizing Barracuda Virtual Reactor for pioneering research on low-carbon hydrogen production through Sorption-enhanced steam reforming, showcasing the software’s efficiency, scalability, and pivotal role in advancing sustainable technologies.
Known Issues 22.0.0
Known Issues main page Barracuda Virtual Reactor 22.0.0 Issues fixed in this version: KI-171: Boundary condition flux planes may report incorrect values for gas species mass fractions KI-175: Particles may…
Correlating measurement qualities of cross-correlation based solids velocimetry with solids convection-mixing competing mechanism in different gas fluidization regimes
This paper presents a method used to analyze local solids residence time distribution (RTD) and explore impact of gas-solids fluidization regime on RTD.