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
Read More
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.
Novel Fluidized Bed Particle Classifier for Application in Calcium Looping With Indirect Heat Transfer – Experiments and Simulations
In this paper, Barracuda is used to analyze how different particle species behave in a fully integrated regenerative calcium looping (FICaL) system
NO Emission from Cement Calciners Firing Coal and Petcoke: A CPFD Study
NO emissions from two in–line cement calciners operating with petcoke and coal, respectively, are predicted through CPFD simulation and compared with operational data.
Hybrid Particle Cluster CPFD Simulation in the Acceleration and Stabilized Sections of a Downflow Circulating Fluidized Bed
This study by Cesar Medina-Pedraza and Hugo de Lasa of the University of Western Ontario reports a numerical hybrid cluster CPFD simulation of a downer reactor unit.
Modelling Ensures a Successful Revamp
This article by engineers at TechnipFMC Process Technology and Suncor Energy, discusses an FCC regenerator revamp at the Suncor Edmonton refinery, aimed to incorporate advanced design features to mitigate operational challenges and improve reliability.
Design Study for Bio-Oil Production from Biomass Using a Dual Fluidized-Bed Reactor
Virtual Reactor simulations were used to evaluate the re-design and reconfiguration of a dual-fluidized bed (DFB) gasification system into a recirculating pyrolysis reactor, by researchers at NREL, UCSD, and West Biofuels, LLC.
Simulation of entrained flow gasification reactor with Multi Phase Particle in Cell (MP-PIC) approach
This paper focuses on the simulation of an entrained flow gasification reactor in Barracuda Virtual Reactor
Numerical investigation on the flow behavior of a novel fluidization based particle thermal energy storage (FP-TES)
This paper introduces and investigates the Fluidization Based Particle Thermal Energy Storage (FP-TES) technology
Advanced regenerator: a countercurrent fluidized bed regenerator utilizing a pressure gradient for powder transport
In this paper, researchers use Barracuda Virtual Reactor to help develop advanced regenerator technology