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CFD in research for the petrochemical industry

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Existing computer programs for turbulent flow simulations have been tested on their capacity to solve practical problems in engineering research for the petrochemical industry. This paper presents results of six validation studies which are all related to experimental work carried out in the Shell Group laboratories. On the basis of these studies needs for further improvement and validation of both numerical schemes and turbulence models have been formulated.

The present as well as future relevance of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in engineering research is discussed in a wider context than covered by the validation studies. This analysis formed the basis for the identification of a number of CFD areas which have great potential in engineering application but need substantial further research and development to make them suitable for this purpose.

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Colenbrander, G.W. CFD in research for the petrochemical industry. Appl. Sci. Res. 48, 211–245 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02008199

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