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Multi-fluid CFD Analysis of Chemical Reactors

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Multiphase Reacting Flows: Modelling and Simulation

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An overview of modeling and simulation of flow processes in gas/particle and gas/liquid systems are presented. Parcular emphasis is given to computation fluid dynamics (CFD) models that use the multi-dimensional multi-fluid techniques. Turbulence modeling strategies for gas/particle flows based on the kinetic theory for granular flows are given. Sub models for the interfacial transfer processes and chemical kinetics modeling are presented. An overview of a well established numerical solution method used is also given. Examples are shown for several gas/particle systems including flow and chemical reaction in risers as well as gas/liquid systems including bubble columsns and stirred tanks.

This chapter is based on the work that the author and his colleagues have preformed in the field of multiphase flow odeling over the last two decades at his two affiliations Telemark University College, Porsgrunn, Norway and his present affiliation Aalborg University Esbjerg, Denmark. The author will take this opportunity to thank and acknowledge his present and previous collaborators: Prof., Dr. T. Solberg, Dr. K. Morud, Dr. A. E. Samuelsberg, Dr. E. Manger, Dr. V. Mathiesen, Mr. T. Solbakken, Ms. T. Teppen, Dr. P. Chr. Friberg, Dr. C.H. Ibsen, Dr. N. G. Deen, Dr. K. Granly Hansen, Dr. S. Bove, Dr. J. Madsen, Mr. R. Hansen.

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Hjertager, B.H. (2007). Multi-fluid CFD Analysis of Chemical Reactors. In: Marchisio, D.L., Fox, R.O. (eds) Multiphase Reacting Flows: Modelling and Simulation. CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, vol 492. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-72464-4_4

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