In this work, the computational particle fluid dynamics (CPFD) method is used to simulate the high-pressure visual fluidized bed experimental equipment independently designed and developed by the experimentation of the fluidized reduction process of...
This study examines a sand bubbling fluidized bed containing cylindrical biomass pellets. It demonstrates the advantages of integrating fiber-optic measurements—such as those obtained with CREC-GS-Optiprobes—with CPFD Barracuda VR® 25...
Airflow classification is the key technology for the dry separation of manufactured sand. To solve the problem of low separation accuracy and poor gradation grade, the classification process of manufactured sand under different inlet and outlet airfl...
When the load of Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) boiler changes dynamically, the accumulation and consumption of residual char causes a large inertia and hysteresis in the boiler combustion system. Therefore, accurate estimation of the residual char...
Oxy-fuel combustion technology is a critical pathway for carbon capture in the cement industry. However, the high-concentration CO2 atmosphere significantly alters multiphysics coupling in the calciner and systematic studies on its comprehensive effe...
The difference of gas-solids flow between a circulating fluidized bed (CFB) downer and riser was compared by computational particle fluid dynamics (CPFD) approach. The comparison was conducted under the same operating conditions. Simulation results d...
Biomass oxy-fuel combustion based on circulating fluidized bed (CFB) technology is one of the important pathways to achieving carbon neutrality due to its potential in carbon capture and negative carbon emissions. Combining biomass, as a substitute f...
This study reports a novel hybrid model for the prediction of six critical process variables of importance in an industrial-scale FCC (fluid catalytic cracking) riser reactor: vacuum gas oil (VGO) conversion, outlet riser temperature, light cycle oil...
In this study, the co-combustion of coal and biomass, and the tri-combustion of coal, biomass, and oil sludge in a 130 t h−1 circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler are investigated via the computational particle fluid dynamics (CPFD) approach. Furthe...
Particle separation is a common process in various industries, particularly in mineral processing. Therefore, this research aimed to evaluate the performance of separation method using fluidized bed. The evaluation was performed using silica gel part...
With the global energy transition and large-scale renewable integration, thermal power units are shifting from base-load to peak-shaving roles, but deep peak shaving may cause combustion instability and increased emissions. High-temperature solid-par...
The efficiency of a fluidized bed reactor depends on the bed fluid dynamic behavior, which is significantly influenced by the bubble properties. This work investigates the bubble properties of a bubbling fluidized bed reactor using computational part...
Astaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid possessing impressive nutraceutical, antioxidant, and bioactive merits. Traditionally, astaxanthin is extracted from crustacean wastes via solvent extraction methods. However, the rigid structure of shells that...
A cold-flow lab-scale cross-flow fluidized bed classifier was simulated using the CFD software Barracuda VR®. The purpose of the study was to identify the most suitable drag model and make the model adjustments that provide the best representatio...
Increasingly globally prevalent obesity and related metabolic disorders have underscored the demand for safe and natural therapeutic approaches, given the limitations of weight loss drugs and surgeries. This study compared the phytochemical compositi...
The leaves of Carica papaya (CP) are rich in natural antioxidants. Carica papaya has traditionally been used to treat various ailments, including skin diseases. This study aims to decipher the antioxidant effects and phytochemical content of differen...
This critical review evaluates chemical looping combustion using a syngas derived from gasified biomass (BMD Syngas). It is anticipated that establishing such a process will open new opportunities for CO2 sequestration and the use of highly concentra...
Purpose: Urinary incontinence (UI) significantly impacts the quality of life, necessitating a range of treatments, from behavioral changes to surgical interventions. Electromagnetic muscle stimulation (HIFEM™) therapy presents an innovative, no...
Biomass fuels play an important role in the field of fluidized bed combustion, but due to the diversity and uncertainty of fuels, there are usually some problems of high CO emission that cannot be directly solved by combustion adjustment. In this pap...
Renewables should become more continuously available, reliable and cost-efficient to manage the challenges caused by the energy transition. Thus, analytic and numerical investigations for the layout of a pilot plant of a concept called Fluidisation-B...