Considerations for Particle Reynolds Number in Drag Models
The particle Reynolds number, Re, is a common term used in many drag models. As discussed in the Particles chapter of Users Manual, in Barracuda the particle Reynolds number is…
Effect of particle size distribution on hydrodynamics of pneumatic conveying system based on CPFD simulation
In this paper, researchers demonstrate Barracuda Virtual Reactor’s ability to accurately model the relationship between particle size distributions and the hydrodynamics of pneumatic conveying systems by comparing simulation results to experimental data.
MP-PIC Simulation of the Effects of Spent Catalyst Distribution and Horizontal Baffle in an Industrial FCC Regenerator. Part II: Effects on Regenerator Performance
This joint paper by the China University of Petroleum and SINOPEC is part two in a two part series on the effects of internals on FCC regenerator performance.
Known Issues 17.4.0
Known Issues main page Barracuda Virtual Reactor 17.4.0 Issues fixed in this version: KI-92: Injection BC Tracers will not be fed if no particle species is defined KI-98: Discrete chemistry…
Known Issues 17.3.1
Known Issues main page Barracuda Virtual Reactor 17.3.1 Issues fixed in this version: KI-72: Solver allocates excess RAM at t=0 in GPU mode KI-99: Buffer OVERFLOW when writing GMV file…
3D numerical simulation of a directly irradiated bubbling fluidized bed with SiC particles
This paper demonstrates Barracuda Virtual Reactor’s capability to model irradiated fluidized beds using a P-1 radiation model
User-Defined Variations on WenYu-Ergun
This post presents several User-Defined drag model variations on the built-in WenYu-Ergun drag model in Barracuda. These variations have been useful in different circumstances, and are provided here for ease…
A Simulation Based Parametric Study of CLOU Chemical Looping Reactor Performance
For this study, researchers used CFD methods to perform a multivariable analysis of a dual fluidized bed
Barracuda Hardware Timing Problem
A standard hardware timing problem has been created and made available to all Barracuda Virtual Reactor customers. It is intended to provide useful information about the fastest available hardware (both…
MP-PIC Simulation of the Effects of Spent Catalyst Distribution and Horizontal Baffle in an Industrial FCC Regenerator. Part I: Effects on Hydrodynamics
This joint paper by the China University of Petroleum, SINOPEC, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is part one in a two part series on the effects of internals on FCC regenerator performance.