The role of particle shape in computational modelling of granular matter
Granular matter is ubiquitous in nature and is present in diverse forms in important
engineering, industrial and natural processes. Particle-based computational modelling has …
engineering, industrial and natural processes. Particle-based computational modelling has …
Evolution, modeling and CFD simulation of biomass particles during gasification process: Principles, applications and prospects
Z Yang, Q Hu, Y Chen, H Yang, CH Wang, XT Bi… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biomass particle evolution during gasification process will influence the heat and mass
transfer, conversion efficiency, gasification performance of biomass conversion. However …
transfer, conversion efficiency, gasification performance of biomass conversion. However …
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] The effect of air separations on fast pyrolysis products for forest residue feedstocks
This study investigates the intricate relationship between biomass preprocessing and
pyrolysis product yields, employing the air classification technique for the treatment of …
pyrolysis product yields, employing the air classification technique for the treatment of …
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 …
Machine-learning-enabled discrete element method: The extension to three dimensions and computational issues
The detection and resolution of contacts among irregular-shaped particles pose significant
challenges in the discrete element method (DEM) and recent advancements have …
challenges in the discrete element method (DEM) and recent advancements have …
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 …
Hopper discharge flow dynamics of milled pine and prediction of process upsets using the discrete element method
Milled pine exhibits variabilities in flow properties due to complex particle characteristics,
making it challenging to ensure continuous feeding and transport in biorefineries. This work …
making it challenging to ensure continuous feeding and transport in biorefineries. This work …
Flow and arching of biomass particles in wedge-shaped hoppers
Poor understanding of the flow behavior of granular biomass material poses great
challenges for the bioenergy industry, as the equipment functioning time is significantly …
challenges for the bioenergy industry, as the equipment functioning time is significantly …
Numerical investigation of mixing and heat transfer of mixed biomass and silica sand particles in a bubbling fluidized bed combustor
Using fluidized bed combustion technology, biomass is being promoted for electricity
production. However, a lack of biomass in a particular location or season poses a problem …
production. However, a lack of biomass in a particular location or season poses a problem …