Modeling FCCU: Success and Challenges
Raj Singh discusses how Technip Energies uses Barracuda Virtual Reactor for Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) design optimization and for troubleshooting FCC operation
Simulation of a Novel Clean Hydrogen Process Using Virtual Reactor’s Vapor-Liquid-Solid Capabilities
This presentation showcases how Barracuda Virtual Reactor plays an instrumental role in simulating the liquid, gas and solid phases of Ally Power’s chemical reaction process.
Modeling CFP Catalyst Regeneration in BFCC Units
This presentation covers kinetics model development using COMSOL and lab scale experiments, and reactor scale modeling in Barracuda Virtual Reactor.
Improving the Hydrodynamics and Heat Transfer in Crude Oil Catalytic Cracking via a Novel Catalyst Formulation
This presentation investigates a method to improve the hydrodynamics and heat transfer in a multizone fluidized bed reactor for directly transforming crude oil into chemicals. This catalyst is evaluated with a commercial benchmark for catalyst circulation and heat transfer by non–reactive Barracuda Virtual Reactor simulations
CEMEX Rudniki Digital Design Twins Modeler (RDDT)
CEMEX’s strategy of digitalization includes the use of Barracuda Virtual Reactor and other tools based on digital design twins to deploy novel technologies in the market, bringing the cement sector into the next digitalization level.
Altair’s Complementary Solutions for Modeling Particle-Fluid Systems
In this talk, synergistic approach leveraging Altair’s DEM and CFD solutions in partnership with CPFD Software is presented. Examples are shown for systems dominated by particle interactions, pure fluid dynamics, and coupled multiphase systems.
Recordings from 2024 Barracuda Virtual Reactor Users’ Conference Now Available
The recordings from our recent Barracuda Virtual Reactor Users’ Conference, held in Chicago this past June, are now available for viewing
CPFD Software Expands and Refurbishes Houston Headquarters
We’re excited to announce that CPFD Software has expanded and refurbished our headquarters at Republic Square in Houston, Texas.
Barracuda Virtual Reactor Application Models
The following application models have been created by CPFD pertaining to key industries in which Virtual Reactor is used. These application models are intended to provide detailed guidance and instructions…
CPFD Software Sponsors SPE-GCS CFD Group’s 2024 Annual Symposium
CPFD Software is excited to be a Silver Sponsor for the Society of Petroleum Engineers – Gulf Coast Section, CFD Group’s Annual Symposium. This year’s session is subtitled “AI Accelerated Physics Based Modelling and its Role in Energy Industry”.