This presentation by Peter J. O’Rourke discusses the history of the MP-PIC method which is traced from its origins in spray modeling to recent modifications that include sub-models for important particle-particle effects. MP-PIC is compared with other methodologies for simulating dense particulate two-phase flows.
This presentation by Andrew Fry discusses pilot-scale facilities at the University of Utah and the integration of Barracuda simulations with ongoing experiments.
This presentation by Bruce Adkins, Neeti Kapur, James Parker, Peter Blaser, and John Pendergrass reports KiOR’s progress and learnings in developing a Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis (CFP) process for producing transportation fuels from biomass and shares some pointers about quality of lab experiments and future plans.
This simulation shows how 3D simulations performed in Barracuda Virtual Reactor can be validated not just through rigorous experimental measurement, but also by 1D simulation of boundary conditions.
The 2016 Barracuda Virtual Reactor training dates have been announced. Click here to see what an average class agenda for a week looks like. Then find a date below that works for you and fill…
This video demonstrates how Eulerian-Lagrangian methods such as the MP-PIC model and CFD-DEM can effectively simulate a full loop fluidized bed.
CPFD Software is continuing its tradition of sponsoring the Particle Technology Forum (PTF) dinner. Look for members of the engineering team at the PTF dinner on Wednesday, November 11. We…
This presentation by James M. Parker highlights ongoing work to develop and improve drag force correlations used to model the fluidization of real particle systems.
This video of a cyclone simulation demonstrates the use of Tecplot 360 to perform advanced analysis of results from Barracuda Virtual Reactor.
This video is part of set of simulations for a novel, fluidised-bed-based plastic recycling system. In this simulation, particle flow through an L valve is studied.