Biomass Gasifier for Novel Waste-to-Fuels Technology
This video shows how Barracuda Virtual Reactor was leveraged by ThermChem Recovery International, USA (TRI) for the research, development, and scale-up of their novel waste-to-fuels technology.
Numerical Analysis for Particle Deposit Formation in Reactor Cyclone of Residue Fluidized Catalytic Cracking
In this paper by researchers in Korea, a CPFD model simulation was carried out to analyze flow patterns in order to understand the mechanism of deposit formation on the cyclone duct during the residue fluidized catalytic cracking (RFCC) process.
High speed imaging of particle flow fields in CFB risers
This publication discusses the application of high speed particle imaging velocimetry technology to study the real-time behavior of gas-particle flow fields in circulating fluidized bed (CFB) risers
Multiphase (VLS) simulation of an FCC Riser with Evaporation
This video demonstrates some of the new multiphase simulation capabilities for vapor/liquid/solid (VLS) systems available in Barracuda Virtual Reactor 22.
Multi-Phase CFD Modeling of Solid Sorbent Carbon Capture System
This paper illustrates the advantages of Barracuda Virtual Reactor in modeling a low temperature post-combustion carbon capture reactor when compared to Eulerian-Lagrangian (DDPM) methods or to Eulerian-Eulerian methods.
CO2 Adsorption Loop Experiment with Eulerian–Lagrangian simulation
In this paper, Clark, Snider, and Spenik compare cold-flow experimental results with Barracuda simulation for a full-loop CFB experimental carbon capture unit constructed at the US DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).
Thermal Cracker for Plastics Recycling
This simulation shows the thermal cracker for a novel, fluidised-bed-based plastic recycling system.
Development and Implementation of 3-D, High Speed Capacitance Tomography for Imaging Large-Scale, Cold-Flow Circulating Fluidized Bed
This paper describes the development and implementation of Electrical Capacitance Volume Tomography (ECVT), which can provide more detailed understanding of multiphase flow behavior inside a Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) by offering a 3-D technique capable of visualizing the flow field in real-time.
Effect of Bed Diameter, Baffles, Fines Content and Operating Conditions on Pressure Fluctuations in Fluidized Beds
Differential pressure fluctuations are routinely measured in fluidized beds to delineate fluidization regimes, provide hydrodynamics data, and/or assess fluidization quality.
Bubbles Flowing in Liquid Column
This video demonstrates the discrete bubbles feature available as part of the new vapor/liquid/solids capabilities in Barracuda Virtual Reactor Version 22.1.