In the current work, a model of the fluid mechanics in the riser of a circulating fluidized bed （CFB） has been implemented using computational fluid dynamics （CFD）. The model developed shall be used in future as t...In the current work, a model of the fluid mechanics in the riser of a circulating fluidized bed （CFB） has been implemented using computational fluid dynamics （CFD）. The model developed shall be used in future as the basis of 3D-reactor model for the simulation of large scale CFB combustors. The two-fluid model （TFM） approach is used to represent the fluid mechanics involved in the flow. The computational implementation is accomplished by the commercial software FLUENT. Different closure formulations are tested on a simplified geometry. Two different turbulence formulations, namely the swirl modified RNG k-e model and the Realizable k-e model, are tested in combination with two different approaches to solid phase turbulence, namely the dispersion and per phase approach. One focus of the current work is put on the study of different drag correlations. Besides the drag correlations by Syamlal et al. [Syamlal, M., Rogers, W., ＆ O＇Brien, T. J. （1993）. MFIX documentation theory guide. Technical Report DOE/METC-9411004, U.S. Department of Energy （DOE）. Morgantown Energy Technology Center： Morgantown, WV] and Gidaspow [Gidaspow, D. （1994）. Multiphaseflow andfluidization. New York： Academic Press] the EMMS model has been used to determine the momentum exchange between the two phases. The resulting formulation is then used to simulate a 1-m × 0.3-m cold CFB setup and is validated by experimental results [Schlichtharle, P. （2000）. Fluid dynamics and mixing of solids and gas in the bottom zone of circulating fluidized beds. Unoublished doctoral dissertation, Technische Universitaet Hamburg-Harburg, Shaker Verlag： Aachen].展开更多
To celebrate the 90th birthday of Professor Mooson Kwauk, who supervised the multi-scale research at this Institute in the last three decades, we dedicate this paper outlining our thoughts on this subject accumulated ...To celebrate the 90th birthday of Professor Mooson Kwauk, who supervised the multi-scale research at this Institute in the last three decades, we dedicate this paper outlining our thoughts on this subject accumulated from our previous studies. In the process of developing, improving and extending the energy- minimization multi-scale （EMMS） method, we have gradually recognized that meso-scales are critical to the understanding of the different kinds of multi-scale structures and systems. It is a common challenge not only for chemical engineering but also for almost all disciplines of science and engineering, due to its importance in bridging micro- and macro-behaviors and in displaying complexity and diversity. It is believed that there may exist a common law behind meso-scales of different problems, possibly even in different fields. Therefore, a breakthrough in the understanding of meso-scales will help materialize a revolutionary progress, with respect to modeling, computation and application.展开更多
Gas-solid counter-current downer reactors,in which particles move downward in an upward gas flow,can achieve high solid concentration for high heat and/or mass transfer rates.However,the particles may reverse their di...Gas-solid counter-current downer reactors,in which particles move downward in an upward gas flow,can achieve high solid concentration for high heat and/or mass transfer rates.However,the particles may reverse their direction or even be carried out of the reactor as the gas flow rate increases.This is closely related to "flooding" in counter-current flows.The energy minimization multiscale (EMMS) model well describes multiscale heterogeneity in gas-solid cocurrent upward flows.It is further developed to simulate gas-solid counter-current downward flows because similar heterogeneity can also be found in downers.The model characterizes well the axial hydrodynamics and predicts an inflexional voidage variation with superficial gas velocity in the fully developed region.This is supported by a simulation based on computational fluid dynamics and the discrete element method.The flooding predicted by the model agrees better with experiment than previous models.展开更多
The closure problem of turbulence is still a challenging issue in turbulence modeling. In this work, a stability condition is used to close turbulence. Specifically, we regard single-phase flow as a mixture of turbule...The closure problem of turbulence is still a challenging issue in turbulence modeling. In this work, a stability condition is used to close turbulence. Specifically, we regard single-phase flow as a mixture of turbulent and non-turbulent fluids, separating the structure of turbulence. Subsequently, according to the picture of the turbulent eddy cascade, the energy contained in turbulent flow is decomposed into different parts and then quantified. A turbulence stability condition, similar to the principle of the energy-minimization multi-scale （EMMS） model for gas-solid systems, is formulated to close the dynamic constraint equa- tions of turbulence, allowing the inhomogeneous structural parameters of turbulence to be optimized. We name this model as the ＂EMMS-based turbulence model＂, and use it to construct the corresponding turbulent viscosity coefficient. To validate the EMMS-based turbulence model, it is used to simulate two classical benchmark problems, lid-driven cavity flow and turbulent flow with forced convection in an empty room, The numerical results show that the EMMS-hased turbulence model improves the accuracy of turbulence modeling due to it considers the principle of compromise in competition between viscosity and inertia.展开更多
Recently, EMMS-based models are being widely applied in simulations of high-throughput circulating fluidized beds （CFBs） with fine particles. Its use for low flux systems, such as CFB boiler （CFBB）, still remains ...Recently, EMMS-based models are being widely applied in simulations of high-throughput circulating fluidized beds （CFBs） with fine particles. Its use for low flux systems, such as CFB boiler （CFBB）, still remains unexplored. In this work, it has been found that the original definition of cluster diameter in EMMS model is unsuitable for simulations of the CFB boiler with low solids flux. To remedy this, we propose a new model of cluster diameter. The EMMS-based drag model （EMMS/matrix model） with this revised cluster definition is validated through the computational fluid dynamics （CFD） simulation of a CFB boiler.展开更多
Gas-solid flow in the riser of a dense fluidized bed using Geldart B particles （sand）, at high gas velocity （7.6-15.5 m/s）s） and with comparatively high solid flux （140-333.8 kg]m^2 s）, was investigated experim...Gas-solid flow in the riser of a dense fluidized bed using Geldart B particles （sand）, at high gas velocity （7.6-15.5 m/s）s） and with comparatively high solid flux （140-333.8 kg]m^2 s）, was investigated experimentally and simulated by computational fluid dynamics （CFD）, both two- and three-dimensional and using the Gidaspow, O＇Brien-Syamlal, Koch-Hill-Ladd and EMMS drag models, The results predicted by EMMS drag model showed the best agreement with experimental results. Calculated axial solids hold-up profiles, in particular, are well consistent with experimental data. The flow structure in the riser was well represented by the CFD results, which also indicated the cause of cluster formation. Complex hydrody-namical behaviors of particle cluster were observed. The relative motion between gas and solid phases and axial heterogeneity in the three subzones of the riser were also investigated, and were found to be consistent with predicted flow structure. The model could well depict the difference between the two exit configurations used, viz., semi-bend smooth exit and T-shaped abrupt exit. The numerical results indicate that the proposed EMMS method gives better agreement with the experimental results as compared with the Gidaspow, O＇Brien-Syamlal, Koch-Hill-Ladd models. As a result, the proposed drag force model can be used as an efficient aporoach for the dense zas-solid two-ohase flow.展开更多
The EMMS/bubbling model originally proposed for fluidization of monodisperse particles is extended to fluidization of binary particle mixture in this study.The dense and dilute phases are considered to comprise of two...The EMMS/bubbling model originally proposed for fluidization of monodisperse particles is extended to fluidization of binary particle mixture in this study.The dense and dilute phases are considered to comprise of two types of particles differing in size and/or density.Governing equations and the stability condition are then formulated and solved by using an optimization numerical scheme.The effects of bubble diameter are first investigated and a suitable bubble diameter correlation is chosen.Preliminary validation for steady state behavior shows the extended model can fairly capture the overall hydrodynamic behaviors in terms of volume fraction of bubbles and average bed voidage for both monodisperse and binary particle systems.This encourages us to integrate this model with CFD for more validations in the future.展开更多
lnterphase momentum transport in heterogeneous gas-solid systems with multi-scale structure is of great importance in process engineering. In this article, lattice Boltzmann simulations are performed on graphics proce...lnterphase momentum transport in heterogeneous gas-solid systems with multi-scale structure is of great importance in process engineering. In this article, lattice Boltzmann simulations are performed on graphics processing units （GPUs）, the computational power of which exceeds that of CPUs by more than one order of magnitude, to investigate incompressible Newtonian flow in idealized multi-scale particle-fluid systems. The structure consists of a periodic array of clusters, each constructed by a bundle of cylinders. Fixed pressure boundary condition is implemented by applying a constant body force to the flow through the medium. The bounce-back scheme is adopted on the fluid-solid interfaces, which ensures the no-slip boundary condition. The structure is studied under a wide range of particle diameters and packing fractions, and the drag coefficient of the structure is found to be a function of voidages and fractions of the clusters, besides the traditional Reynolds number and the solid volume fractions. Parameters reflecting multi-scale characters are, therefore, demonstrated to be necessary in quantifying the drag force of heterogeneous gas-solid system. The numerical results in the range 0.1 〈 Re 〈 10 and 0 〈 Ф 〈 0.25 are compared with Wen and Yu＇s correlation, Gibilaro equation, EMMS-based drag model, the Beetstra correlation and the Benyahia correlation, and good agreement is found between the simulations and the EMMS-based drag model for heterogeneous systems.展开更多
文摘In the current work, a model of the fluid mechanics in the riser of a circulating fluidized bed （CFB） has been implemented using computational fluid dynamics （CFD）. The model developed shall be used in future as the basis of 3D-reactor model for the simulation of large scale CFB combustors. The two-fluid model （TFM） approach is used to represent the fluid mechanics involved in the flow. The computational implementation is accomplished by the commercial software FLUENT. Different closure formulations are tested on a simplified geometry. Two different turbulence formulations, namely the swirl modified RNG k-e model and the Realizable k-e model, are tested in combination with two different approaches to solid phase turbulence, namely the dispersion and per phase approach. One focus of the current work is put on the study of different drag correlations. Besides the drag correlations by Syamlal et al. [Syamlal, M., Rogers, W., ＆ O＇Brien, T. J. （1993）. MFIX documentation theory guide. Technical Report DOE/METC-9411004, U.S. Department of Energy （DOE）. Morgantown Energy Technology Center： Morgantown, WV] and Gidaspow [Gidaspow, D. （1994）. Multiphaseflow andfluidization. New York： Academic Press] the EMMS model has been used to determine the momentum exchange between the two phases. The resulting formulation is then used to simulate a 1-m × 0.3-m cold CFB setup and is validated by experimental results [Schlichtharle, P. （2000）. Fluid dynamics and mixing of solids and gas in the bottom zone of circulating fluidized beds. Unoublished doctoral dissertation, Technische Universitaet Hamburg-Harburg, Shaker Verlag： Aachen].
文摘To celebrate the 90th birthday of Professor Mooson Kwauk, who supervised the multi-scale research at this Institute in the last three decades, we dedicate this paper outlining our thoughts on this subject accumulated from our previous studies. In the process of developing, improving and extending the energy- minimization multi-scale （EMMS） method, we have gradually recognized that meso-scales are critical to the understanding of the different kinds of multi-scale structures and systems. It is a common challenge not only for chemical engineering but also for almost all disciplines of science and engineering, due to its importance in bridging micro- and macro-behaviors and in displaying complexity and diversity. It is believed that there may exist a common law behind meso-scales of different problems, possibly even in different fields. Therefore, a breakthrough in the understanding of meso-scales will help materialize a revolutionary progress, with respect to modeling, computation and application.
基金the Strategic Priority Research Pro-gram of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA07080400)the Informationization Program of the Chinese Academy ofSciences(No.XXH13506-301)。
文摘Gas-solid counter-current downer reactors,in which particles move downward in an upward gas flow,can achieve high solid concentration for high heat and/or mass transfer rates.However,the particles may reverse their direction or even be carried out of the reactor as the gas flow rate increases.This is closely related to "flooding" in counter-current flows.The energy minimization multiscale (EMMS) model well describes multiscale heterogeneity in gas-solid cocurrent upward flows.It is further developed to simulate gas-solid counter-current downward flows because similar heterogeneity can also be found in downers.The model characterizes well the axial hydrodynamics and predicts an inflexional voidage variation with superficial gas velocity in the fully developed region.This is supported by a simulation based on computational fluid dynamics and the discrete element method.The flooding predicted by the model agrees better with experiment than previous models.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21106155)Science Foundation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA07080303)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2012M520385)
文摘The closure problem of turbulence is still a challenging issue in turbulence modeling. In this work, a stability condition is used to close turbulence. Specifically, we regard single-phase flow as a mixture of turbulent and non-turbulent fluids, separating the structure of turbulence. Subsequently, according to the picture of the turbulent eddy cascade, the energy contained in turbulent flow is decomposed into different parts and then quantified. A turbulence stability condition, similar to the principle of the energy-minimization multi-scale （EMMS） model for gas-solid systems, is formulated to close the dynamic constraint equa- tions of turbulence, allowing the inhomogeneous structural parameters of turbulence to be optimized. We name this model as the ＂EMMS-based turbulence model＂, and use it to construct the corresponding turbulent viscosity coefficient. To validate the EMMS-based turbulence model, it is used to simulate two classical benchmark problems, lid-driven cavity flow and turbulent flow with forced convection in an empty room, The numerical results show that the EMMS-hased turbulence model improves the accuracy of turbulence modeling due to it considers the principle of compromise in competition between viscosity and inertia.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos. 21106157,21176240 and 51106168Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST) under Grant No. 2007AA050302-03the "Strategic Priority Research Program" of Chinese Academy of Sciences under Grant Nos. KGCX2-YW-222 and XDA07080202
文摘Recently, EMMS-based models are being widely applied in simulations of high-throughput circulating fluidized beds （CFBs） with fine particles. Its use for low flux systems, such as CFB boiler （CFBB）, still remains unexplored. In this work, it has been found that the original definition of cluster diameter in EMMS model is unsuitable for simulations of the CFB boiler with low solids flux. To remedy this, we propose a new model of cluster diameter. The EMMS-based drag model （EMMS/matrix model） with this revised cluster definition is validated through the computational fluid dynamics （CFD） simulation of a CFB boiler.
基金supports on the this work from the National High Technology Research and Development of China863 Program(Grant 2006AA05A103)the National Natural Science Foundation(Grant 40501017)
文摘Gas-solid flow in the riser of a dense fluidized bed using Geldart B particles （sand）, at high gas velocity （7.6-15.5 m/s）s） and with comparatively high solid flux （140-333.8 kg]m^2 s）, was investigated experimentally and simulated by computational fluid dynamics （CFD）, both two- and three-dimensional and using the Gidaspow, O＇Brien-Syamlal, Koch-Hill-Ladd and EMMS drag models, The results predicted by EMMS drag model showed the best agreement with experimental results. Calculated axial solids hold-up profiles, in particular, are well consistent with experimental data. The flow structure in the riser was well represented by the CFD results, which also indicated the cause of cluster formation. Complex hydrody-namical behaviors of particle cluster were observed. The relative motion between gas and solid phases and axial heterogeneity in the three subzones of the riser were also investigated, and were found to be consistent with predicted flow structure. The model could well depict the difference between the two exit configurations used, viz., semi-bend smooth exit and T-shaped abrupt exit. The numerical results indicate that the proposed EMMS method gives better agreement with the experimental results as compared with the Gidaspow, O＇Brien-Syamlal, Koch-Hill-Ladd models. As a result, the proposed drag force model can be used as an efficient aporoach for the dense zas-solid two-ohase flow.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21576263,21625605,91334204)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS(2015033)
文摘The EMMS/bubbling model originally proposed for fluidization of monodisperse particles is extended to fluidization of binary particle mixture in this study.The dense and dilute phases are considered to comprise of two types of particles differing in size and/or density.Governing equations and the stability condition are then formulated and solved by using an optimization numerical scheme.The effects of bubble diameter are first investigated and a suitable bubble diameter correlation is chosen.Preliminary validation for steady state behavior shows the extended model can fairly capture the overall hydrodynamic behaviors in terms of volume fraction of bubbles and average bed voidage for both monodisperse and binary particle systems.This encourages us to integrate this model with CFD for more validations in the future.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.: 20821092 and 20906091the Ministry of Science and Technology under Grant Nos.: 2008BAF33B01 and 2007DFA41320the Chinese Academy of Sciences under Grant No. KGCX2-YW-124
文摘lnterphase momentum transport in heterogeneous gas-solid systems with multi-scale structure is of great importance in process engineering. In this article, lattice Boltzmann simulations are performed on graphics processing units （GPUs）, the computational power of which exceeds that of CPUs by more than one order of magnitude, to investigate incompressible Newtonian flow in idealized multi-scale particle-fluid systems. The structure consists of a periodic array of clusters, each constructed by a bundle of cylinders. Fixed pressure boundary condition is implemented by applying a constant body force to the flow through the medium. The bounce-back scheme is adopted on the fluid-solid interfaces, which ensures the no-slip boundary condition. The structure is studied under a wide range of particle diameters and packing fractions, and the drag coefficient of the structure is found to be a function of voidages and fractions of the clusters, besides the traditional Reynolds number and the solid volume fractions. Parameters reflecting multi-scale characters are, therefore, demonstrated to be necessary in quantifying the drag force of heterogeneous gas-solid system. The numerical results in the range 0.1 〈 Re 〈 10 and 0 〈 Ф 〈 0.25 are compared with Wen and Yu＇s correlation, Gibilaro equation, EMMS-based drag model, the Beetstra correlation and the Benyahia correlation, and good agreement is found between the simulations and the EMMS-based drag model for heterogeneous systems.
