MFiX based multi-scale CFD simulations of biomass fast pyrolysis: A review
Multi-scale computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation bridges the gaps between
particle and reactor scales in the modeling of biomass pyrolysis. Its accuracy depends on …
particle and reactor scales in the modeling of biomass pyrolysis. Its accuracy depends on …
Signed distance field enhanced fully resolved CFD-DEM for simulation of granular flows involving multiphase fluids and irregularly shaped particles
It is challenging to model granular particles with arbitrary shapes and related complications
to fluid–particle interactions for granular flows which are widely encountered in nature and …
to fluid–particle interactions for granular flows which are widely encountered in nature and …
Flow behavior characterization of biomass Feedstocks
With the advancement of renewable energy, the processing and handling of biomass
feedstocks has drawn enormous research interest. The key to economically viable and …
feedstocks has drawn enormous research interest. The key to economically viable and …
Simulations of biomass pyrolysis using glued-sphere CFD-DEM with 3-D intra-particle models
The shape of biomass particles influences intra-particle heat transfer, particle-particle
collisions, interphase momentum, heat transfer, and pyrolysis yield. In this research, the …
collisions, interphase momentum, heat transfer, and pyrolysis yield. In this research, the …
Wedge-shaped hopper design for milled woody biomass flow
The bioenergy industry has been challenged by unstable flow and transport of milled
biomass in material handling operations. Handling issues such as hopper clogging and …
biomass in material handling operations. Handling issues such as hopper clogging and …
[HTML][HTML] Computational biomechanical and biodegradation integrity assessment of Mg-based biomedical devices for cardiovascular and orthopedic applications: A …
Magnesium and magnesium based alloys biomaterials are considered the most viable and
pragmatic choice of selection as biomedical alternatives for tissue repair of damaged bones …
pragmatic choice of selection as biomedical alternatives for tissue repair of damaged bones …
Discrete element modeling of switchgrass particles under compression and rotational shear
Switchgrass is a perennial herbaceous plant regarded as a biomass energy crop in the
United States for its high adaptability and yield potential. Processing and handling of …
United States for its high adaptability and yield potential. Processing and handling of …
SPH modeling of biomass granular flow: Theoretical implementation and experimental validation
The commercialization of biomass-derived energy is impeded by flowability challenges
arising from the feeding and handling of granular biomass materials in full-scale …
arising from the feeding and handling of granular biomass materials in full-scale …
On the fidelity of computational models for the flow of milled loblolly pine: A benchmark study on continuum-mechanics models and discrete-particle models
The upstream of bioenergy industry has suffered from unreliable operations of granular
biomass feedstocks in handling equipment. Computational modeling, including continuum …
biomass feedstocks in handling equipment. Computational modeling, including continuum …
A set of hysteretic nonlinear contact models for DEM: Theory, formulation, and application for lignocellulosic biomass
A monosphere discrete element method (DEM) model is introduced for elucidating the bulk
mechanical behavior of granular biomass. This model considers each sphere as a …
mechanical behavior of granular biomass. This model considers each sphere as a …