This paper describes a development of a numerical model and experimental validation of the hydrodynamics in industrial-scale sewage sludge bubbling fluidized bed incinerator. The numerical model and simulations are performed using commercial CFD software package ANSYS Fluent 14.5. The complex geometry of the developed numerical model represents the actual industrial-scale bubbling fluidized bed combustor. The gassolid flow behaviour inside the bed was described using the Eulerian-Eulerian multiphase model. The momentum exchange coefficients between the gas phase and solid particles were described by the Syamlal and O’Brien drag model equations. The CFD transient simulations were run for 350 seconds at the optimum operating conditions of the used fluidized bed with bed temperature of 850°C. The experiments were carried out using quartz sand with three different particle sizes having a diameters ranging from 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm and a density of 2650 kg/m³. The industrial-scale furnace was filled with bed material to a bed height of 0.85 m. The same operating parameters have been applied for both experimental and numerical studies. The hydrodynamics of the gas-solid industrial-scale bubbling fluidized bed at operating conditions are investigated in the CFD numerical model and simulations of this three-dimensional (3D) complex geometry. To estimate the prediction quality of the simulations based on the developed numerical model, the minimum fluidization gas velocity and pressure drop results obtained from the CFD simulations are validated with the experimental measurements. The generated simulation results of the pressure drop and minimum fluidization gas velocity of the industrial-scale sewage sludge incinerator based the Eulerian-Eulerian method and Syamlal and O’Brien drag model are in good agreement with the experimental measured data.
MODELLING FOR CROSS IGNITION TIME OF A TURBULENT COLD MIXTURE IN A MULTI BURN...ijcsa
This document presents a computational model for determining the cross-ignition time of a turbulent cold mixture in a multi-burner combustor. The model accounts for various parameters that influence heat transfer during the cross-ignition process. Experimental validation was conducted using a simple test rig with two burners. Preliminary results from the experiments show relationships between cross-ignition time and factors like the flow area between burners, distance between burners, and flame properties. Computational fluid dynamics simulations will also be used to further investigate heat transfer in high-velocity regions and validate the model under more conditions.
Comparative Study of ECONOMISER Using the CFD Analysis IJMER
This paper presents a simulation of the economizer zone, which allowsstudying the flow
patterns developed in the fluid, while it flows along the length of the economizer. The past failure
details revelsthat erosion is more in U-bend areas of Economizer Unit because of increase in flue gas
velocity near these bends. But it isobserved that the velocity of flue gases surprisingly increases near
the lower bends as compared to upper ones. The model issolved using conventional CFD techniques by
FLUENT software. In which the individual tubes are treated as sub-gridfeatures. A geometrical model
is used to describe the multiplicity of heat-exchanging structures and the interconnectionsamong them.
The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) approach is utilised for the creation of a three-dimensional
modelof the economizer coil of single column tube. With equilibrium assumption applied for
description of the system chemistry. The flue gastemperature, pressure and velocity field of fluid flow
within an economizer tube using the actual bounda
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON A DOMESTIC REFRIGERATOR USING LPG AS A REFRIGARANTIAEME Publication
This project is devoted to feasibility study of substitution of LPG (60% Propane and 40 % commercial Butane) as refrigerant instead of R134a in a domestic refrigerator. An experimental performance study on a VCR system
with LPG as refrigerant was conducted and compared with R134a.The VCR system was initially designed to operate with R134a.
STUDY OF PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF DOMESTIC REFRIGERATOR WORKING WITH MIXTURE...IAEME Publication
In many developing countries Like India, most of the vapor compression based refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems continue to run on halogenated refrigerants due to its excellent thermodynamic and thermo-physical properties apart from the low cost. However, the halogenated refrigerants have adverse environmental impacts such as ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP). This project is devoted to feasibility study of substitution of LPG which is locally available and comprises 24.4% propane, 56.4% butane and 17.2% isobutene. The LPG is cheap and possesses an environmentally friendly nature with no ozone depletion potential (ODP). It is used in Libya for cooking purposes .Experimental result showed that the LPG refrigerant with charge of 25g worked well under unloaded condition
This document discusses boiler efficiency and the factors that affect it. It provides two methods for calculating efficiency - the indirect or loss method, and the direct method. The indirect method calculates efficiency by determining the percentage losses due to factors like flue gas, hydrogen in fuel, moisture, etc. The direct method calculates efficiency as the ratio of useful steam output to heat input. The document also lists ways to improve boiler efficiency, such as oxygen trim systems, flue gas temperature control, and proper water treatment and blowdown control.
This document discusses energy efficiency and auditing of industrial utilities. It begins by defining energy efficiency as reducing energy input without negatively affecting output. The objectives of industrial energy efficiency are outlined as minimizing costs and energy waste, optimizing energy use, improving environmental performance, and enhancing reputation. Key industrial utilities discussed include boilers, furnaces, electric motors, pumps, compressors, and HVAC systems. Methods of assessing the efficiency of these systems and opportunities for improved energy efficiency are also presented.
Modelling of fouling in heat exchangers using the Artificial Neural Network A...AI Publications
In this paper, modelling by neural networks was used for obtaining a model for the calculation of fouling factors in heat exchangers. The heat exchangers used in this study are a series of four exchangers where a model was obtained for each exchanger after due estimation of its heat load. The basic theme of this paper is the investigation of fouling factors and the determination of relevant indicators followed by combining design and operation factors along with fouling factors in a mathematical model that may be used for the calculation of the fouling factor. The devised model was tested for reliability and its accuracy in predicting new values for the fouling factor was greater than 98% in view of the design of the model Furthermore, the number of elements related to the design and operation was reduced to four developed formulae (developed factors) to which were added later the four factors selected as indicators of the occurrence of fouling. Both were then used as network input, whereas the output was the value of the fouling factor. The importance of this modelling lies in the fact that it enables the operator to continually predict the value of the fouling factor in heat exchangers and it assists him in taking appropriate measures to alleviate fouling effects ensuring thereby continuous operation of the unit and prevention of emergency shut downs.
Effect of Pilot Flame Instabilities on Pressure in Case of Assisted CombustionDiego Scarpa
This document examines the effect of pilot flame instabilities on pressure in assisted combustion systems. It analyzes combustion in the annular chamber of an Ansaldo-Siemens V64.3A gas turbine. Numerical simulations were performed to characterize mixing and temperature distributions at the outlet of the turbine's premixing vortex. The results show non-uniform mixing and worsening distribution with increasing load. Modifications to the injection geometry and flow parameters may help optimize the reaction process and stabilize combustion over a wide load range.
MODELLING FOR CROSS IGNITION TIME OF A TURBULENT COLD MIXTURE IN A MULTI BURN...ijcsa
This document presents a computational model for determining the cross-ignition time of a turbulent cold mixture in a multi-burner combustor. The model accounts for various parameters that influence heat transfer during the cross-ignition process. Experimental validation was conducted using a simple test rig with two burners. Preliminary results from the experiments show relationships between cross-ignition time and factors like the flow area between burners, distance between burners, and flame properties. Computational fluid dynamics simulations will also be used to further investigate heat transfer in high-velocity regions and validate the model under more conditions.
Comparative Study of ECONOMISER Using the CFD Analysis IJMER
This paper presents a simulation of the economizer zone, which allowsstudying the flow
patterns developed in the fluid, while it flows along the length of the economizer. The past failure
details revelsthat erosion is more in U-bend areas of Economizer Unit because of increase in flue gas
velocity near these bends. But it isobserved that the velocity of flue gases surprisingly increases near
the lower bends as compared to upper ones. The model issolved using conventional CFD techniques by
FLUENT software. In which the individual tubes are treated as sub-gridfeatures. A geometrical model
is used to describe the multiplicity of heat-exchanging structures and the interconnectionsamong them.
The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) approach is utilised for the creation of a three-dimensional
modelof the economizer coil of single column tube. With equilibrium assumption applied for
description of the system chemistry. The flue gastemperature, pressure and velocity field of fluid flow
within an economizer tube using the actual bounda
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON A DOMESTIC REFRIGERATOR USING LPG AS A REFRIGARANTIAEME Publication
This project is devoted to feasibility study of substitution of LPG (60% Propane and 40 % commercial Butane) as refrigerant instead of R134a in a domestic refrigerator. An experimental performance study on a VCR system
with LPG as refrigerant was conducted and compared with R134a.The VCR system was initially designed to operate with R134a.
STUDY OF PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF DOMESTIC REFRIGERATOR WORKING WITH MIXTURE...IAEME Publication
In many developing countries Like India, most of the vapor compression based refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems continue to run on halogenated refrigerants due to its excellent thermodynamic and thermo-physical properties apart from the low cost. However, the halogenated refrigerants have adverse environmental impacts such as ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP). This project is devoted to feasibility study of substitution of LPG which is locally available and comprises 24.4% propane, 56.4% butane and 17.2% isobutene. The LPG is cheap and possesses an environmentally friendly nature with no ozone depletion potential (ODP). It is used in Libya for cooking purposes .Experimental result showed that the LPG refrigerant with charge of 25g worked well under unloaded condition
This document discusses boiler efficiency and the factors that affect it. It provides two methods for calculating efficiency - the indirect or loss method, and the direct method. The indirect method calculates efficiency by determining the percentage losses due to factors like flue gas, hydrogen in fuel, moisture, etc. The direct method calculates efficiency as the ratio of useful steam output to heat input. The document also lists ways to improve boiler efficiency, such as oxygen trim systems, flue gas temperature control, and proper water treatment and blowdown control.
This document discusses energy efficiency and auditing of industrial utilities. It begins by defining energy efficiency as reducing energy input without negatively affecting output. The objectives of industrial energy efficiency are outlined as minimizing costs and energy waste, optimizing energy use, improving environmental performance, and enhancing reputation. Key industrial utilities discussed include boilers, furnaces, electric motors, pumps, compressors, and HVAC systems. Methods of assessing the efficiency of these systems and opportunities for improved energy efficiency are also presented.
Modelling of fouling in heat exchangers using the Artificial Neural Network A...AI Publications
In this paper, modelling by neural networks was used for obtaining a model for the calculation of fouling factors in heat exchangers. The heat exchangers used in this study are a series of four exchangers where a model was obtained for each exchanger after due estimation of its heat load. The basic theme of this paper is the investigation of fouling factors and the determination of relevant indicators followed by combining design and operation factors along with fouling factors in a mathematical model that may be used for the calculation of the fouling factor. The devised model was tested for reliability and its accuracy in predicting new values for the fouling factor was greater than 98% in view of the design of the model Furthermore, the number of elements related to the design and operation was reduced to four developed formulae (developed factors) to which were added later the four factors selected as indicators of the occurrence of fouling. Both were then used as network input, whereas the output was the value of the fouling factor. The importance of this modelling lies in the fact that it enables the operator to continually predict the value of the fouling factor in heat exchangers and it assists him in taking appropriate measures to alleviate fouling effects ensuring thereby continuous operation of the unit and prevention of emergency shut downs.
Effect of Pilot Flame Instabilities on Pressure in Case of Assisted CombustionDiego Scarpa
This document examines the effect of pilot flame instabilities on pressure in assisted combustion systems. It analyzes combustion in the annular chamber of an Ansaldo-Siemens V64.3A gas turbine. Numerical simulations were performed to characterize mixing and temperature distributions at the outlet of the turbine's premixing vortex. The results show non-uniform mixing and worsening distribution with increasing load. Modifications to the injection geometry and flow parameters may help optimize the reaction process and stabilize combustion over a wide load range.
This document describes the design and fabrication of an LPG refrigeration system. It works by using the expansion of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to produce a cooling effect. As high pressure LPG passes through a capillary tube, the pressure drops and LPG vaporizes, absorbing heat from the surroundings. This vaporization process allows LPG to be used as a refrigerant. The document outlines the system's components, calculations of its refrigeration capacity and coefficient of performance, experimental testing procedures, and conclusions that LPG can achieve higher performance than traditional refrigerants like R134a.
CFD Simulation and Heat Transfer Analysis of Automobile Radiator using Helica...IJERD Editor
To ensure smooth running of an automotive vehicle under any variable load conditions, one of the major systems necessary is the cooling system. Automobile radiators are becoming highly power-packed with increasing power to weight or volume ratio. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is one of the important software tools to access preliminary design and the performance of the radiator. In this paper, a 55 hp engine radiator data is taken for analysis in CFD. The model is done Pro-E software and imported in ANSYS-12. Helical tubes are considered for the radiator with two different pitches like 15mm & 20mm. The comparison is done for different mass flow rates like 2.3, 2.0, 1.0, 0.5 kg/sec in helical type tubes. It is found that there is more heat dissipation rate in 15mm pitch helical tubes compared to 20mm pitch helical tubes. Maximum temperature drop & minimum pressure drop occurs in case of 0.5 kg/sec of mass flow rate. It is observed that with increased mass flow rate, there is decrease in temperature drop & increase in pressure drop
Analysis of the Thermal Efficiency of Condensing Wall-Hung BoilerIJRES Journal
To analyze the impact of the outdoor temperature and humidity on thermal efficiency of the
condensing boiler, the experimental platform is set up based on the condensing boiler and low-temperature
radiantfloor heating system. Using the method of experiment, it’s measured that amount of natural gas, the
temperature of supply and return water, the outdoor temperature and humidity etc. The thermal efficiency is
calculated in different outdoor temperature and humidity. Also it is analyzed that the impact of that the change
of the outdoor temperature and humidity on thermal efficiency. The results show that, when the outdoor
temperature is 8~15℃ and humidity is 30%~70%RH, the impact of the outdoor humidity on thermal efficiency
is very poor. But the impact of outdoor temperature on thermal efficiency is more remarkable. Thermal
efficiency is the higher when the outdoor temperature is the higher.
Theoritical investigations of injection pressure in a four stroke di diesel e...IAEME Publication
This document discusses theoretical investigations of injection pressure in a four-stroke diesel engine using alcohol as fuel. A computer program was developed to simulate the engine's performance with diesel and at different alcohol injection pressures ranging from 180 to 160 bar. The results showed that an injection pressure of 165 bar for alcohol produced higher brake thermal efficiency and indicated thermal efficiency that were closest to diesel fuel. It was concluded that alcohol can be used in diesel engines with an injection pressure of 165 bar as it allows an optimum amount of alcohol to be injected while compensating for alcohol's low viscosity.
To Calculate and Improvement in the Efficiency of FBC BoilerIRJET Journal
This document discusses calculating and improving the efficiency of a fluidized bed combustion (FBC) boiler. It begins with an introduction to FBC boilers and their advantages over traditional firing systems. It then describes the three main types of FBC boilers: atmospheric fluidized bed combustion (AFBC), circulating fluidized bed combustion (CFBC), and pressurized fluidized bed combustion (PFBC).
The document focuses on methods to calculate boiler efficiency, including the direct method using input/output calculations and the indirect method accounting for all heat losses. It provides the specific formulas and step-by-step process for calculating efficiency using the indirect method for an FBC boiler burning Indian lignite coal. The goal is to
Experimental Investigation on Adsorption Capacity of a Variety of Activated C...IJERA Editor
This document summarizes an experimental study that investigated the adsorption capacity of various activated carbon/refrigerant pairs. Specifically, it tested activated carbon powder and granules paired with R-134a, R-407c, and R-507A refrigerants. A finned-tube heat exchanger was used to minimize heat and mass transfer limitations. The maximum adsorption capacities were measured at different temperatures. The highest capacity of 0.8352 kg/kg was found for activated carbon powder paired with R-134a at 25°C, while the lowest capacity of 0.3207 kg/kg was for the same pair at 50°C. Therefore, activated carbon powder with R-134a was determined to
The document discusses energy performance assessment of boilers. It defines key terms like boiler efficiency and evaporation ratio. It describes standards for boiler testing from British, ASME, and Indian standards. It then explains the direct and indirect methods for testing boiler efficiency, including measuring inputs of fuel, air, and outputs of steam. Instruments used for assessment are also outlined. Formats for collecting boiler specifications and performance data are provided. The document calculates boiler efficiency using an example and discusses factors affecting boiler performance.
Energy performance assessment of boilersUtsav Jain
The document discusses performance testing of boilers. It describes various factors that affect boiler performance over time such as poor combustion, heat transfer fouling, and deteriorated fuel and water quality. Boiler efficiency testing is important to evaluate how efficiency changes from the design value and identify problems. The direct method and indirect method of testing are described. The indirect method involves calculating different heat losses in the boiler system to determine efficiency. Various measurements, instruments, test conditions and computational procedures for conducting boiler performance tests are outlined.
IJREI_Thermodynamic study of R134a in Vapour Compression Refrigeration System...Husain Mehdi
Thermodynamic analysis of an ideal vapour compression refrigeration system is done using refrigerants R134a.This Energy-Exergy analysis is carried out by developed mathematical model. Various parameters are numerically computed are first law efficiency in terms of coefficient of performance (COP) of the system both ideal case and actual experimental and exergetic efficiency and exergy destruction ratio have been computed . The eco-friendly R134a refrigerant gives lower COP than R22. Comparing with R22, R134a takes more compressor power and second law efficiency (exergetic efficiency) of VCRS is also lower than using R22. Due to higher GWP and ODP of R22, R134a can be used for domestic / commercial and industrial applications.
As run boiler performance assessment for energy efficiencyD.Pawan Kumar
The document discusses methods for assessing the energy efficiency of boiler performance. It describes standards from British and ASME for testing boilers under steady load conditions. The direct and indirect methods for determining boiler efficiency are outlined. Instruments required are listed, including flue gas analyzers, temperature indicators, and facilities for analyzing fuel and water samples. Key aspects of indirect method heat balance calculations for a coal-fired boiler are mentioned. Best practices are listed for improving boiler selection, operation and maintenance for energy efficiency.
International Journal of Computational Engineering Research (IJCER) is dedicated to protecting personal information and will make every reasonable effort to handle collected information appropriately. All information collected, as well as related requests, will be handled as carefully and efficiently as possible in accordance with IJCER standards for integrity and objectivity.
This document describes a project to design an LPG refrigerator. A group of mechanical engineering students submitted the project, guided by their professor. The document includes an abstract, introduction, working principle, components, specifications, cost sheet, results, advantages/disadvantages, applications, and conclusion. It finds that using LPG as the refrigerant can achieve a coefficient of performance of 2.25 and final evaporator temperature of -10°C, while eliminating issues with electricity availability. The system works by reducing the pressure and temperature of LPG in a capillary tube to produce cooling.
This document discusses a new method of controlled gas nitriding called ZeroFlow. It allows for precise control over the formation of nitrided layers on engine parts like crankshafts and camshafts through simulation models. The ZeroFlow method uses only ammonia in the atmosphere, but controls kinetics by adjusting the ammonia flow rate. It produces nitrided layers in the shortest time possible, using less energy and resources than other methods. ZeroFlow nitriding has been implemented in many industrial plants worldwide.
An experimental and kinetic study of syngas-air combustion at elevated temper...Saad Tanvir
This document describes an experimental study of syngas combustion at elevated temperatures and the effect of adding water. Laminar flame speeds of syngas/air mixtures were measured over a range of fuel compositions, equivalence ratios, and preheat temperatures. The measured flame speeds were compared to simulations from existing chemical kinetic models, showing reasonable agreement at room temperature but large discrepancies at higher temperatures. Water was added to two syngas fuels up to 40% by volume, and different effects on flame speed were observed depending on the fuel composition and water concentration, related to competing chemical and physical impacts of water addition.
CFD Studies of Combustion in Direct Injection Single Cylinder Diesel Engine U...IJERA Editor
In this study the simulation process of non-premixed combustion in a direct injection single cylinder diesel engine has been described. Direct injection diesel engines are used both in heavy duty vehicles and light duty vehicles. The fuel is injected directly into the combustion chamber. The fuel mixes with the high pressure air in the combustion chamber and combustion occurs. Due to the non-premixed nature of the combustion occurring in such engines, non-premixed combustion model of ANSYS FLUENT 14.5 can be used to simulate the combustion process. A 4-stroke diesel engine corresponds to one fuel injector hole without considering valves was modeled and combustion simulation process was studied. Here two types of combustion chambers were compared. Combustion studies of both chambers:- shallow depth and hemispherical combustion chambers were carried out. Emission characteristics of both combustion chambers had also been carried out. The obtained results are compared. It has been found that hemispherical combustion chamber is more efficient as it produces higher pressure and temperature compared to that of shallow depth combustion chamber. As the temperature increases the formation of NOx emissions and soot formation also get increased.
Effect of Arresters on Erosion in Economizer Zone and its AnalysisIDES Editor
Thermal Power Stations all over the world are facing
the problem of boiler tube leakage frequently. The consequences
of which affects the performance of power plant and huge
amount of money loss. It was also found from the trends of
failure that the economizer is the zone where the leakages are
found more. The maximum number of cause of failure in
economizer unit is due to flue gas erosion. The authors in this
paper have attempted to suggest a probable solution for
reduction of erosion in economiser zone and its analysis using
CFD tool. The past failure details revels that erosion is more in
U-bend areas of Economizer Unit because of increase in flue
gas velocity near these bends. Horizontal Arresters were
provided on the way of flue gas to reduce its velocity near these
bends. But it is observed that the velocity of flue gases
surprisingly increases near the lower bends as compared to
upper ones. In this paper the authors have submitted the
findings of analysis of finned tube economizer with Arresters
at different inclinations. A steady 3D CFD tool is used for
analysis and flow of the flue gases over the coils has been
observed. The effect of provision of arresters on the surface
temperature, the flue gas temperature, pressure and velocity
field of fluid flow within an economizer tube using the actual
boundary conditions have been analyzed using CFD tool. The
analysis considered the inclination of Arresters both in upward
and downward directions. The optimum dimensions of arrester
and feasible inclination is recommended as a result of the study.
The installation of Arresters, may affect the performance of
economizer. The authors have analyzed the performance and
tried to comment on this issue too.
This document is the dissertation of Johannes Marthinus Koorts submitted for his Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pretoria. The dissertation investigates optimizing industrial heat exchangers by minimizing entropy generation using the principles of entropy generation minimization and constructal design. It presents a literature review on entropy generation in heat exchangers and constructal design applied to heat exchangers. It then describes the development of mathematical models to calculate entropy generation in shell-and-tube, tube-fin, and tube-in-tube heat exchangers. The models take into account various operating conditions and material properties. Validation of the models is done through comparison to published literature. Results of applying the models to 27
The document describes an experimental and numerical study to enhance heat transfer on a heat exchanger using an air flow with water droplets and Al2O3/water nanofluid. The study used a test rig with an instrumented air duct to inject water droplets via nozzles toward a finned tube heat exchanger. Experiments tested different nozzle types, droplet locations, air/water flow rates and temperatures. Numerical analysis using ANSYS FLUENT modeled the governing equations to study parameter effects. Results showed maximum heat transfer enhancement of 45% occurred at a 2% nanofluid concentration with sprayed air, agreeing within 11% of experimental data.
Design, fabrication and heat transfer study of green house dryer 2IAEME Publication
This document summarizes a study that designed, fabricated, and tested a greenhouse dryer to dry crops using solar energy. Experiments were conducted to dry bitter melon using both open-air drying and greenhouse drying. Measurements of solar intensity, humidity, temperature, air velocity, and moisture removal rate were recorded over time. The data was used to determine the convective heat transfer coefficient for both drying methods. It was found that the convective heat transfer coefficient was lower for greenhouse drying than open-air drying, especially at the beginning of the drying process. However, greenhouse drying helps prevent moisture loss and allows crops to be dried year-round.
This document presents a theoretical and experimental analysis of a direct-fired double effect lithium bromide/water absorption chiller located at a lighting technology company in Egypt. The chiller has a cooling capacity of 500 tons and uses a parallel flow configuration. Temperature measurements were taken at various points in the chiller components in July 2013 and July 2014. Mathematical equations were developed to model the chiller and estimate the coefficient of performance and heat transfer rates based on temperature and flow rate data. Theoretical and experimental analyses were conducted to evaluate how the COP is affected by factors like heat exchanger effectiveness and circulation ratio. The results show that the chiller's COP was lower in 2014 compared to 2013, possibly due to degradation of the heat ex
Reducing the Negative Effects of Seasonal Demand Fluctuations: A Proposal Bas...IJERA Editor
Demand fluctuations and irregular production evolved as a result of these fluctuations are an important problem for manufacturers. In this study, problems such as high production costs caused by seasonal demand fluctuations and inability of delivering orders on time to the customer are analyzed in the case of a manufacturing firm. The proposal of utilizing production full capacity every month and storing produced goods without brand labels printed on to reduce the production costs was discussed
Defects, Root Causes in Casting Process and Their Remedies: ReviewIJERA Editor
Many industry aims to improve quality as well as productivity of manufacturing product. So need to number of process parameter to must controlled while casting process, so there are no of uncertainty and defects are face by organizations. In casting process industries are need to technical solution to minimize the uncertainty and defects. In this review paper to represent various casting defects and root causes for engine parts while casting process. Also provide preventive action to improve quality as well as productivity an industrial level.
This document describes the design and fabrication of an LPG refrigeration system. It works by using the expansion of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to produce a cooling effect. As high pressure LPG passes through a capillary tube, the pressure drops and LPG vaporizes, absorbing heat from the surroundings. This vaporization process allows LPG to be used as a refrigerant. The document outlines the system's components, calculations of its refrigeration capacity and coefficient of performance, experimental testing procedures, and conclusions that LPG can achieve higher performance than traditional refrigerants like R134a.
CFD Simulation and Heat Transfer Analysis of Automobile Radiator using Helica...IJERD Editor
To ensure smooth running of an automotive vehicle under any variable load conditions, one of the major systems necessary is the cooling system. Automobile radiators are becoming highly power-packed with increasing power to weight or volume ratio. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is one of the important software tools to access preliminary design and the performance of the radiator. In this paper, a 55 hp engine radiator data is taken for analysis in CFD. The model is done Pro-E software and imported in ANSYS-12. Helical tubes are considered for the radiator with two different pitches like 15mm & 20mm. The comparison is done for different mass flow rates like 2.3, 2.0, 1.0, 0.5 kg/sec in helical type tubes. It is found that there is more heat dissipation rate in 15mm pitch helical tubes compared to 20mm pitch helical tubes. Maximum temperature drop & minimum pressure drop occurs in case of 0.5 kg/sec of mass flow rate. It is observed that with increased mass flow rate, there is decrease in temperature drop & increase in pressure drop
Analysis of the Thermal Efficiency of Condensing Wall-Hung BoilerIJRES Journal
To analyze the impact of the outdoor temperature and humidity on thermal efficiency of the
condensing boiler, the experimental platform is set up based on the condensing boiler and low-temperature
radiantfloor heating system. Using the method of experiment, it’s measured that amount of natural gas, the
temperature of supply and return water, the outdoor temperature and humidity etc. The thermal efficiency is
calculated in different outdoor temperature and humidity. Also it is analyzed that the impact of that the change
of the outdoor temperature and humidity on thermal efficiency. The results show that, when the outdoor
temperature is 8~15℃ and humidity is 30%~70%RH, the impact of the outdoor humidity on thermal efficiency
is very poor. But the impact of outdoor temperature on thermal efficiency is more remarkable. Thermal
efficiency is the higher when the outdoor temperature is the higher.
Theoritical investigations of injection pressure in a four stroke di diesel e...IAEME Publication
This document discusses theoretical investigations of injection pressure in a four-stroke diesel engine using alcohol as fuel. A computer program was developed to simulate the engine's performance with diesel and at different alcohol injection pressures ranging from 180 to 160 bar. The results showed that an injection pressure of 165 bar for alcohol produced higher brake thermal efficiency and indicated thermal efficiency that were closest to diesel fuel. It was concluded that alcohol can be used in diesel engines with an injection pressure of 165 bar as it allows an optimum amount of alcohol to be injected while compensating for alcohol's low viscosity.
To Calculate and Improvement in the Efficiency of FBC BoilerIRJET Journal
This document discusses calculating and improving the efficiency of a fluidized bed combustion (FBC) boiler. It begins with an introduction to FBC boilers and their advantages over traditional firing systems. It then describes the three main types of FBC boilers: atmospheric fluidized bed combustion (AFBC), circulating fluidized bed combustion (CFBC), and pressurized fluidized bed combustion (PFBC).
The document focuses on methods to calculate boiler efficiency, including the direct method using input/output calculations and the indirect method accounting for all heat losses. It provides the specific formulas and step-by-step process for calculating efficiency using the indirect method for an FBC boiler burning Indian lignite coal. The goal is to
Experimental Investigation on Adsorption Capacity of a Variety of Activated C...IJERA Editor
This document summarizes an experimental study that investigated the adsorption capacity of various activated carbon/refrigerant pairs. Specifically, it tested activated carbon powder and granules paired with R-134a, R-407c, and R-507A refrigerants. A finned-tube heat exchanger was used to minimize heat and mass transfer limitations. The maximum adsorption capacities were measured at different temperatures. The highest capacity of 0.8352 kg/kg was found for activated carbon powder paired with R-134a at 25°C, while the lowest capacity of 0.3207 kg/kg was for the same pair at 50°C. Therefore, activated carbon powder with R-134a was determined to
The document discusses energy performance assessment of boilers. It defines key terms like boiler efficiency and evaporation ratio. It describes standards for boiler testing from British, ASME, and Indian standards. It then explains the direct and indirect methods for testing boiler efficiency, including measuring inputs of fuel, air, and outputs of steam. Instruments used for assessment are also outlined. Formats for collecting boiler specifications and performance data are provided. The document calculates boiler efficiency using an example and discusses factors affecting boiler performance.
Energy performance assessment of boilersUtsav Jain
The document discusses performance testing of boilers. It describes various factors that affect boiler performance over time such as poor combustion, heat transfer fouling, and deteriorated fuel and water quality. Boiler efficiency testing is important to evaluate how efficiency changes from the design value and identify problems. The direct method and indirect method of testing are described. The indirect method involves calculating different heat losses in the boiler system to determine efficiency. Various measurements, instruments, test conditions and computational procedures for conducting boiler performance tests are outlined.
IJREI_Thermodynamic study of R134a in Vapour Compression Refrigeration System...Husain Mehdi
Thermodynamic analysis of an ideal vapour compression refrigeration system is done using refrigerants R134a.This Energy-Exergy analysis is carried out by developed mathematical model. Various parameters are numerically computed are first law efficiency in terms of coefficient of performance (COP) of the system both ideal case and actual experimental and exergetic efficiency and exergy destruction ratio have been computed . The eco-friendly R134a refrigerant gives lower COP than R22. Comparing with R22, R134a takes more compressor power and second law efficiency (exergetic efficiency) of VCRS is also lower than using R22. Due to higher GWP and ODP of R22, R134a can be used for domestic / commercial and industrial applications.
As run boiler performance assessment for energy efficiencyD.Pawan Kumar
The document discusses methods for assessing the energy efficiency of boiler performance. It describes standards from British and ASME for testing boilers under steady load conditions. The direct and indirect methods for determining boiler efficiency are outlined. Instruments required are listed, including flue gas analyzers, temperature indicators, and facilities for analyzing fuel and water samples. Key aspects of indirect method heat balance calculations for a coal-fired boiler are mentioned. Best practices are listed for improving boiler selection, operation and maintenance for energy efficiency.
International Journal of Computational Engineering Research (IJCER) is dedicated to protecting personal information and will make every reasonable effort to handle collected information appropriately. All information collected, as well as related requests, will be handled as carefully and efficiently as possible in accordance with IJCER standards for integrity and objectivity.
This document describes a project to design an LPG refrigerator. A group of mechanical engineering students submitted the project, guided by their professor. The document includes an abstract, introduction, working principle, components, specifications, cost sheet, results, advantages/disadvantages, applications, and conclusion. It finds that using LPG as the refrigerant can achieve a coefficient of performance of 2.25 and final evaporator temperature of -10°C, while eliminating issues with electricity availability. The system works by reducing the pressure and temperature of LPG in a capillary tube to produce cooling.
This document discusses a new method of controlled gas nitriding called ZeroFlow. It allows for precise control over the formation of nitrided layers on engine parts like crankshafts and camshafts through simulation models. The ZeroFlow method uses only ammonia in the atmosphere, but controls kinetics by adjusting the ammonia flow rate. It produces nitrided layers in the shortest time possible, using less energy and resources than other methods. ZeroFlow nitriding has been implemented in many industrial plants worldwide.
An experimental and kinetic study of syngas-air combustion at elevated temper...Saad Tanvir
This document describes an experimental study of syngas combustion at elevated temperatures and the effect of adding water. Laminar flame speeds of syngas/air mixtures were measured over a range of fuel compositions, equivalence ratios, and preheat temperatures. The measured flame speeds were compared to simulations from existing chemical kinetic models, showing reasonable agreement at room temperature but large discrepancies at higher temperatures. Water was added to two syngas fuels up to 40% by volume, and different effects on flame speed were observed depending on the fuel composition and water concentration, related to competing chemical and physical impacts of water addition.
CFD Studies of Combustion in Direct Injection Single Cylinder Diesel Engine U...IJERA Editor
In this study the simulation process of non-premixed combustion in a direct injection single cylinder diesel engine has been described. Direct injection diesel engines are used both in heavy duty vehicles and light duty vehicles. The fuel is injected directly into the combustion chamber. The fuel mixes with the high pressure air in the combustion chamber and combustion occurs. Due to the non-premixed nature of the combustion occurring in such engines, non-premixed combustion model of ANSYS FLUENT 14.5 can be used to simulate the combustion process. A 4-stroke diesel engine corresponds to one fuel injector hole without considering valves was modeled and combustion simulation process was studied. Here two types of combustion chambers were compared. Combustion studies of both chambers:- shallow depth and hemispherical combustion chambers were carried out. Emission characteristics of both combustion chambers had also been carried out. The obtained results are compared. It has been found that hemispherical combustion chamber is more efficient as it produces higher pressure and temperature compared to that of shallow depth combustion chamber. As the temperature increases the formation of NOx emissions and soot formation also get increased.
Effect of Arresters on Erosion in Economizer Zone and its AnalysisIDES Editor
Thermal Power Stations all over the world are facing
the problem of boiler tube leakage frequently. The consequences
of which affects the performance of power plant and huge
amount of money loss. It was also found from the trends of
failure that the economizer is the zone where the leakages are
found more. The maximum number of cause of failure in
economizer unit is due to flue gas erosion. The authors in this
paper have attempted to suggest a probable solution for
reduction of erosion in economiser zone and its analysis using
CFD tool. The past failure details revels that erosion is more in
U-bend areas of Economizer Unit because of increase in flue
gas velocity near these bends. Horizontal Arresters were
provided on the way of flue gas to reduce its velocity near these
bends. But it is observed that the velocity of flue gases
surprisingly increases near the lower bends as compared to
upper ones. In this paper the authors have submitted the
findings of analysis of finned tube economizer with Arresters
at different inclinations. A steady 3D CFD tool is used for
analysis and flow of the flue gases over the coils has been
observed. The effect of provision of arresters on the surface
temperature, the flue gas temperature, pressure and velocity
field of fluid flow within an economizer tube using the actual
boundary conditions have been analyzed using CFD tool. The
analysis considered the inclination of Arresters both in upward
and downward directions. The optimum dimensions of arrester
and feasible inclination is recommended as a result of the study.
The installation of Arresters, may affect the performance of
economizer. The authors have analyzed the performance and
tried to comment on this issue too.
This document is the dissertation of Johannes Marthinus Koorts submitted for his Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pretoria. The dissertation investigates optimizing industrial heat exchangers by minimizing entropy generation using the principles of entropy generation minimization and constructal design. It presents a literature review on entropy generation in heat exchangers and constructal design applied to heat exchangers. It then describes the development of mathematical models to calculate entropy generation in shell-and-tube, tube-fin, and tube-in-tube heat exchangers. The models take into account various operating conditions and material properties. Validation of the models is done through comparison to published literature. Results of applying the models to 27
The document describes an experimental and numerical study to enhance heat transfer on a heat exchanger using an air flow with water droplets and Al2O3/water nanofluid. The study used a test rig with an instrumented air duct to inject water droplets via nozzles toward a finned tube heat exchanger. Experiments tested different nozzle types, droplet locations, air/water flow rates and temperatures. Numerical analysis using ANSYS FLUENT modeled the governing equations to study parameter effects. Results showed maximum heat transfer enhancement of 45% occurred at a 2% nanofluid concentration with sprayed air, agreeing within 11% of experimental data.
Design, fabrication and heat transfer study of green house dryer 2IAEME Publication
This document summarizes a study that designed, fabricated, and tested a greenhouse dryer to dry crops using solar energy. Experiments were conducted to dry bitter melon using both open-air drying and greenhouse drying. Measurements of solar intensity, humidity, temperature, air velocity, and moisture removal rate were recorded over time. The data was used to determine the convective heat transfer coefficient for both drying methods. It was found that the convective heat transfer coefficient was lower for greenhouse drying than open-air drying, especially at the beginning of the drying process. However, greenhouse drying helps prevent moisture loss and allows crops to be dried year-round.
This document presents a theoretical and experimental analysis of a direct-fired double effect lithium bromide/water absorption chiller located at a lighting technology company in Egypt. The chiller has a cooling capacity of 500 tons and uses a parallel flow configuration. Temperature measurements were taken at various points in the chiller components in July 2013 and July 2014. Mathematical equations were developed to model the chiller and estimate the coefficient of performance and heat transfer rates based on temperature and flow rate data. Theoretical and experimental analyses were conducted to evaluate how the COP is affected by factors like heat exchanger effectiveness and circulation ratio. The results show that the chiller's COP was lower in 2014 compared to 2013, possibly due to degradation of the heat ex
Reducing the Negative Effects of Seasonal Demand Fluctuations: A Proposal Bas...IJERA Editor
Demand fluctuations and irregular production evolved as a result of these fluctuations are an important problem for manufacturers. In this study, problems such as high production costs caused by seasonal demand fluctuations and inability of delivering orders on time to the customer are analyzed in the case of a manufacturing firm. The proposal of utilizing production full capacity every month and storing produced goods without brand labels printed on to reduce the production costs was discussed
Defects, Root Causes in Casting Process and Their Remedies: ReviewIJERA Editor
Many industry aims to improve quality as well as productivity of manufacturing product. So need to number of process parameter to must controlled while casting process, so there are no of uncertainty and defects are face by organizations. In casting process industries are need to technical solution to minimize the uncertainty and defects. In this review paper to represent various casting defects and root causes for engine parts while casting process. Also provide preventive action to improve quality as well as productivity an industrial level.
Brainstorming: Thinking - Problem Solving StrategyIJERA Editor
Brainstorming is a popular tool that helps you generate creative answers to a problem. It is mainly useful when you want to break out of stale, established patterns of thinking, so that you can develop new ways of looking at things. The aforementioned also helps you overcome many of the concerns that can make collection problemsolving a sterile and substandard process. Though group brainstorming is often more effective at generating ideas than normal group problem-solving, study after study has revealed that when individuals brainstorm on their own, they come up with more ideas and often better quality ideas than groups of people who brainstorm together.
Performance Evaluation of Two-Level Photovoltaic Voltage Source Inverter Cons...IJERA Editor
The switching control schemesincluding sinusoidal pulsewidth modulation (SPWM) and space vector modulation (SVM) are very important for the efficiency and accuracyof the voltage source inverter (VSI). Therefore, this paper presents a performance evaluation of a two-level VSI for the photovoltaic (PV) system based on adopted switching controllers namely, SPWM and SVM switching methods. The evaluation procedure and accuracy are demonstrated and investigated using simulations conducted for a 1.5 kW inverter in a MATLAB/Simulink environment. Two types of loads are utilized to assess the performance of the VSI which are resistive (R) load and resistive and inductive (RL) load. Total harmonic distortion (THD) is used for the comparison of the SPWM and the SVM. Results show that the SVM performs better compared with the SPWM in terms of THD rate. The THDs for SVM based system are found to be 0.02% and 0.08% for the R and RL, respectively; whereas the THDsfor SPWM controller are found to be 0.43% and 0.51% for the R and RL, respectively. Furthermore, mean square error (MSE) is also consideredas a statistical indicator. The MSE indicates that the SVM switching controller technique have superior outcomes compared with the SPWM switching controller technique and thus increases the efficiency of the whole system
Locating Facts Devices in Optimized manner in Power System by Means of Sensit...IJERA Editor
This document summarizes a research paper that presents a new method for optimally locating Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) devices like Static Var Compensators (SVCs) and Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitors (TCSCs) in a power system network. The method uses sensitivity analysis to determine the optimal location and sizing of FACTS devices. It calculates voltage-reactive power sensitivity indices for each bus and line to determine which buses and lines are most sensitive to changes in reactive power. FACTS devices are then optimally located at the bus or line with the highest positive or negative sensitivity index, depending on whether a SVC or TCSC is being placed. The method is tested on the IEEE
Design of Low Power Vedic Multiplier Based on Reversible LogicIJERA Editor
This document describes a proposed design for an 8-bit low power Vedic multiplier based on reversible logic. It begins with background on reversible logic and how it can reduce power dissipation compared to irreversible logic. It then discusses the Vedic multiplication algorithm Urdhva Tiryakbhyam Sutra and how it can generate partial products and sums in a single step, reducing the number of adders needed compared to other multipliers. The proposed 8-bit multiplier design is described as using four 4-bit Vedic multiplier blocks and three 8-bit ripple carry adders built from reversible HNG gates. Simulation results showing reduced power, area and delay are discussed.
An Intelligent Healthcare Serviceto Monitor Vital Signs in Daily Life – A Cas...IJERA Editor
Vital signs monitoring for elderly in daily life environment is a promising concept that efficiently can provide medical services to people at home. However, make the system self-served and functioning as personalized provision makes the challenge even larger. This paper presents a case study on a Health-IoT system where an intelligent healthcare service is developed to monitor vital signs in daily life. Here, a generic Health-IoT framework with a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) is presented. The generic framework is mainly focused on the supporting sensors, communication media, secure and safe data communication, cloud-based storage, and remote accesses of the data. The CDSS is used to provide a personalized report on persons‟ health condition based on daily basis observation on vital signs. Six participants, from Spain (n=3) and Slovenia (n=3) have been using the proposed healthcare system for eight weeks (e.g. 300+ health measurements) in their home environments to monitor their health. The sensitivity, specificity and overall accuracy of the DSS‟s classification are achieved as 90%, 97% and 96% respectively while k=2 i.e., top 2 most similar retrieved cases are considered. The initial user evaluation resultdemonstrates the feasibility and performance of the implemented system through the proposed framework.
“Electricity Generation by Universal Neodymium Permanent Magnetic Rotor by Re...IJERA Editor
This document summarizes a research paper on generating electricity using a universal neodymium permanent magnetic rotor without an electromagnetic core. The paper describes how this reduces core losses by 38% and increases system efficiency. It details the construction of the magnetic rotor using neodymium magnets and discusses how electricity is generated as the magnetic field cuts the stator coils. Test results show that increasing rotor speed from 0 to 1000 RPM increases generated voltage from 0 to 105.48 volts. The conclusion is that using a permanent magnetic rotor can generate electricity at low cost and with a simple structure.
Properties of Concrete Containing Scrap-Tire RubberIJERA Editor
Solid waste management is one of the major environmental concerns all over the world and in Kuwait. Over 5 billion tons of non-hazardous solid waste materials are generated in Kuwait each year. Of these, more than 2 million scrap-tires (approximately 2 million tons) are generated each year. In addition to this, about seven million scrap-tires have been stockpiled. Due to the increasingly serious environmental problems presented by waste tires, the feasibility of using elastic and flexible tire–rubber particles as aggregate in concrete is investigated in this study. Tire–rubber particles composed of tire chips, crumb rubber, and a combination of tire chips and crumb rubber, were used to replace mineral aggregates in concrete. These particles were used to replace 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25% of the total mineral aggregate’s volume in concrete. Cylindrical shape concrete specimens 15 cm in diameter and 30 cm in height were fabricated and cured. The fresh rubberized concrete exhibited lower unit weight and acceptable workability compared to plain concrete. The results of a uniaxial compressive strain control test conducted on hardened concrete specimens indicate large reductions in the strength and tangential modulus of elasticity. A significant decrease in the brittle behavior of concrete with increasing rubber content is also demonstrated using nonlinearity indices. The maximum toughness index, indicating the post failure strength of concrete, occurs in concretes with 25% rubber content. Unlike plain concrete, the failure state in rubberized concrete occurs gently and uniformly, and does not cause any separation in the specimen. Crack width and its propagation velocity in rubberized concrete are lower than those of plain concrete. Ultrasonic analysis reveals large reductions in the ultrasonic modulus and high sound absorption for tire–rubber concrete.
Direction of Arrival Estimation Based on MUSIC Algorithm Using Uniform and No...IJERA Editor
In signal processing, the direction of arrival (DOA) estimation denotes the direction from which a propagating wave arrives at a point, where a set of antennas is located. Using the array antenna has an advantage over the single antenna in achieving an improved performance by applying Multiple Signal Classification (MUSIC) algorithm. This paper focuses on estimating the DOA using uniform linear array (ULA) and non-uniform linear array (NLA)of antennas to analyze the performance factors that affect the accuracy and resolution of the system based on MUSIC algorithm. The direction of arrival estimation is simulated on a MATLAB platform with a set of input parameters such as array elements, signal to noise ratio, number of snapshots and number of signal sources. An extensive simulation has been conducted and the results show that the NLA with DOA estimation for co-prime array can achieve an accurate and efficient DOA estimation
Topology Management for Mobile Ad Hoc Networks ScenarioIJERA Editor
Cooperative communication is the main accessing point in present days. These results can be accessed through proactive protocol like route request packet sending and route request packet receiving. The main issue is how communication will be done in MANETS. Mobile Ad-hoc networks are self-configurable networks; each node behaves like server and client in MANET. COCO (Capacity Optimized Cooperative Communication) model was developed for accessing these types of resources in MANETs. This model can’t provide sufficient communication or overall network performance. This model provides sufficient capability improvement in mobile ad-hoc networks, but this model will be taking more power resources for doing this work. exploitation simulation examples, we have a tendency to show that physical layer cooperative communications have important impacts on the performance of topology control and network capability, and also the proposed topology management scheme will considerably improve the network capability in MANETs with cooperative communications
FE Simulation Modelling and Exergy Analysis of Conventional Forging Deformati...IJERA Editor
The present paper examines the deformation behaviour of geometrical specimens of an aluminium alloy undergoing axial compression in a Universal Testing Machine under dry condition. It is observed that researchers have made attempts to investigate alternate specimens for friction calibration. It is found that ring compression test is recommended as the standard test for determination of coefficient of friction, because it gives reliable results. The effect of weight percentage of silicon carbide on microstructure, hardness and upsetting load is studied. The friction factor at die metal interface is evaluated by ring compression tests and its effect on non-uniform deformation is investigated. The experimental results are finally compared with those obtained by FEA simulation and modelling. In order to validate the predictability of these specimens, real experiments on them are carried out. Rings of standard dimensional ratio 6:3:1 in the same machine. Friction predictions from both specimen are found to be in close match, proposed alternate specimen offers a powerful tool for friction prediction in the absence of ring specimen. Some aspects of Exergy calculations have been in the past repeatedly used to quantify the quality and quantity of energy used in thermal energy processes. This attempt to drive a exergy utilization and compare for the first time two entirely different manufacturing processes, material processing by a mechanical method of straining of the material and thermal processing during cold forging of the same mass of the material using exergy formulation as metric. The exergy analysis of material processing is determined by performed work and utilized heat transfer using mechanical and thermal processes
A study of Heavy Metal Pollution in Groundwater of Malwa Region of Punjab, In...IJERA Editor
Among the different types of pollution, heavy metal pollution has become one of the major environmental issues in India. A number of studies show that high level of heavy metal exposure is a frequent cause of permanent intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this present study, the AAS method is used to determine the various heavy metal concentrations for 240 samples of Groundwater distributed in eight districts in Malwa Region of Punjab. The concentration values were compared with Standard Values given by BIS. The results showed that the maximum percentage of groundwater samples of Malwa region is beyond the permissible limits and that’s why not fit for drinking purposes and other domestic activities due to the presence of various heavy metals . The overall groundwater quality of Punjab for Arsenic, lead, Iron, Cobalt, Chromium, zinc and Mercury can also be detected and compared with BIS standards. The aim of this particular study was to investigate the distribution of Heavy metals in groundwater of Malwa Region of Punjab and its greater risks to public health. The results were compared with the recommended standards for drinking water of BIS to know the existing status and trend. Overall, water quality was found as unsatisfactory for drinking purposes in all the samples
Some common Fixed Point Theorems for compatible - contractions in G-metric ...IJERA Editor
We prove some common fixed point theorems for compatible self mappings satisfying some kind of contractive type conditions on complete G-metric spaces and obtain results of Kumara Swamy and Phaneendra[6] and Sushanta Kumar Mohanta[16] as corollaries. 2010 Mathematics Subject Classification.47H10, 54H25
Study On The External Gas-Assisted Mold Temperature Control For Thin Wall Inj...IJERA Editor
Dynamic mold surface temperature control (DMTC) has many advantages in micro-injection molding as well as thin-wall molding product. In this paper, DMTC will be applied for the thin-wall molding part with the observation of the weldline appearance and the weldline strength. The heating step of DMTC will be achieved by the hot air flow directly to the weldline area. The results show that the heating rate could be reached to 4.5C/s, which could raising the mold surface from 30C to over 120C within 15 s. The melt filling was operated with high temperature at the weldline area; therefore, the weldline appearance was eliminated. In addition, the weldline strength was also improved. The results show that the thinner part had the higher strength of the weldline.
Moringa Seed, Residual Coffee Powder, and Banana Peel as Biosorbents for Uran...IJERA Editor
The uranium mining deserves attention with regard to environmental impacts and water pollution in Brazil. The research objective was to enable the use of biomass as cheap and available adsorbents for uranium removal from acid mine drainage. Three types of biomass were tested: banana peel, residual coffee powder, and moringa seed. Synthetic uranium solution (SS) and acid mine drainage (AMD) were used in the equilibrium adsorption experiments. Remarkable total uranium removal efficiencies were observed for moringa (96.8 ± 2.2 [SS] and 86.5 ± 0.8% [AMD]), coffee (89.4 ± 11.2 [SS] and 73.7 ± 2.2% [AMD]), and banana (48.2 ± 14.0 [SS] and 55.9 ± 4.8% [AMD]). The highest experimental adsorption densities were 18.7, 19.1, and 6.3 mg∙g-1 , respectively. Quantitative curves were described for each adsorbent and can be used for practical applications. Design and operating parameters for uranium removal from AMD as a post-treatment, polishing method can be determined beforehand.
Duplex 2209 Weld Overlay by ESSC ProcessIJERA Editor
In the modern world of industrialization the wear is eating metal assets worth millions of dollars per year. The wear is in the form of corrosion, erosion, abrasion etc. which occur in the process industries like oil & gas, refineries, cement plants, steel plants, shipping and offshore working structures. The equipments like pressure vessels, heat exchangers, hydro processing reactors which very often work at elevated temperatures face corrosion in the internal diameter. Duplex 2209 weld overlay on ferrous material is developed for high corrosion resistance properties and having high productivity by Electroslag strip cladding process due to its less dilution ~10% as compared to SMAW , GTAW or FCAW process. Because of Low Dilution ~10% undiluted chemistry can be achieved with single layer as compared to other weld overlay processes. The facility was developed inhouse to carry out weld overlay by ESSC and Testing.
In this paper, we introduce intense subgraphs and feeble subgraphs based on their densities and discuss mild balanced IFG and equally balanced intuitionistic fuzzy subgraphs and their properties. The operations “sum” and “union” of subgraphs of Intuitionistic Fuzzy Graphs (IFG) are analyzed. As an application of equally balanced IF subgraphs, curriculum and syllabus formation in higher educational system is discussed. Mathematics Subject Classification: 05C72, 03E72, 03F55.
Evaluation of Anti-oxidant Activity of Elytraria acaulis Aerial ExtractsIJERA Editor
Elytraria acaulis, a stem less perennial herb of Acantheceae family has many medicinal and therapeutic properties. Anti oxidative activity of the aerial parts of this Elytraria acaulis were assessed in the present study. The aerial parts of the plant (Stem & Leaves) were extracted in different organic solvents such as n-Hexane, Ethanol, Methanol, Ethyl Acetate and Chloroform. Initially, Total Phenolic & Total Flavonoids content in different solvent plant extracts were estimated. The free radical scavenging and antioxidant activity of the Elytraria acaulis aerial extracts in different organic solvents were also assayed by DPPH assay, FRAP assay. The aerial extracts of Elytraria acaulis have shown significant anti oxidant activity. Hence, further studies on this plant will enable elucidation of its therapeutic properties and medicinal applications
Phyto cover for Sanitary Landfill Sites: A brief reviewIJERA Editor
Landfill gases (LFG) are produced due to biodegradation of organic fraction of municipal solid waste (MSW) when water comes in contact with buried wastes. The conventional clay cover is still practiced to mitigate the percolation of water in landfills in India. Gas extraction systems in landfill for gas collection are used but are much expensive. Thus, “Phytocapping” technique can be one of the alternatives to mitigate landfill gases and to minimize percolation of water into the landfill. Indian plants with locally available soil and municipal solid waste can be tested for the purpose of methane mitigation, heavy metals remediation from leachate. Methane oxidation due to vegetation can be observed compared to non-vegetated landfill. Root zone methane concentrations can be monitored for the plant species
Fundamental Aspects of Droplet Combustion ModellingIJERA Editor
This document summarizes research on modeling liquid droplet combustion. It first describes developing a model that solves transient energy and species equations to simulate an isolated, spherically symmetric single-component droplet burning over time. Results show the flame diameter initially increases then decreases and the flame to droplet ratio changes throughout burning unlike quasi-steady models. The model is extended to include forced convection effects. Emission profiles for species like CO, CO2, H2O and NO are also determined. Finally, the document discusses modeling multicomponent droplets, high-pressure combustion, and the governing equations involved.
Optimizing Bunsen burner Performance Using CFD AnalysisIJMER
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A general interest to reduce fossil fuel consumption and to limit combustion
emissions, increase the efficiency of combustion chambers. One of the most important
processes in a gas turbine combustor, influencing to a large extent the efficiency of the
entire combustion process is the mixing between a swirling annular jet (primary air) and
the non-swirling inner jet (fuel).In normal swirling combustor, primary swirling air is
only supplied to the chamber and is mixed with the fuel but we here introduce a small
duct in the chamber containing a small amount of air without swirl and make it to mix
with the fuel and the primary swirling air. We have modified the design of the swirl
combustor by introducing a bluff body over the flow of the turbulent jet through which the
turbulent air will pass causing the axial velocity. For the purpose of simulation of the
required model of swirl combustor we are using the recent tools like ANSYS, ICEM, CFD
and FLUENT software’s. Using these tools the numerical investigation has been done.
The various values that are obtained are compared with the previous results of the swirl
combustor and the increase in the efficiency of the combustion has been noted
This document summarizes a research paper that analyzed heat transfer in an economizer using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). It discussed how fins can be added to economizer tubes to increase the heat transfer surface area between flue gases and boiler feedwater. The document reviewed previous research on economizer design optimization and failures. It described the working of CFD analysis using equations of continuity, momentum, and energy to model fluid flow. The study used the k-ε turbulence model in CFD software to analyze heat transfer with and without fins on an economizer.
CFD ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIZER TO OPTIMIZE HEAT TRANSFER IAEME Publication
Economizer is the best mechanical component which is used for trapping the heat of flue gasses. Economizers can be best applied in electricity generating power plants. Best way of
utilisation of flue gas heat is by transferring it to the boiler feed water. Hence economizers are designed in such a way that feed water is allowed to pass the economizer through pipes. Economizer shell is completely filled with the flue gasses. There is a cross flow heat exchange process takes place between boiler feed water and flue gas.
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Numerical analysis of confined laminar diffusion effects of chemical kinet...IAEME Publication
This document describes a numerical analysis of a confined laminar diffusion flame using two different methane combustion chemical kinetic mechanisms: a 1-step global reaction mechanism and a 4-step mechanism. The transport equations are solved using the commercial software FLUENT to simulate the flame and predict velocity, temperature, and species distributions. The 4-step mechanism is successfully implemented in FLUENT using a User Defined Function. The numerical results from both mechanisms are presented and compared to experimental data to evaluate their ability to model the confined laminar diffusion flame.
Numerical analysis of confined laminar diffusion effects of chemical kinet...IAEME Publication
This document describes a numerical analysis of a confined laminar diffusion flame using two different methane combustion chemical kinetic mechanisms: a 1-step global reaction mechanism and a 4-step mechanism. The transport equations are solved using the commercial software FLUENT to simulate the flame and predict velocity, temperature, and species distributions. The 4-step mechanism is successfully implemented in FLUENT using a User Defined Function. The numerical results from both mechanisms are presented and compared to experimental data to evaluate their ability to model the confined laminar diffusion flame.
Numerical analysis of confined laminar diffusion flame effects of chemical ...IAEME Publication
The document summarizes a numerical analysis of a confined laminar diffusion flame using two chemical kinetic mechanisms - a 1-step global reaction mechanism and a 4-step mechanism. The flame structure is modeled using conservation equations for mass, momentum, species, and energy. The equations are solved using the finite volume method in Fluent. Results from the 4-step mechanism are compared to previous numerical studies and experimental data, showing very good agreement. The implementation of the 4-step mechanism into Fluent via a user-defined function is also described.
IRJET- Thermal Analysis of Corrugated Plate Heat Exchanger by using Ansys...IRJET Journal
This document discusses thermal analysis of a corrugated plate heat exchanger using ANSYS software through finite element analysis. It summarizes previous research on using nanofluids like Al2O3 in water to improve heat transfer in these types of heat exchangers. The document then outlines the methodology that will be used, which involves studying the corrugated plate heat exchanger with counterflow configuration and varying parameters like volume flow rate and corrugation angle to determine the optimal heat transfer results.
The CFD Analysis of Turbulence Characteristics in Combustion Chamber with Non...IOSR Journals
Abstract : Co-Axial jets have applications in areas where the mixing of two fluid jets are necessary, the two
fluid jets can be effectively mixed by producing the turbulence flow. Turbulence is a chaotic behavior of the fluid
particles that comes in to picture when the inertia force of the flow dominates the viscous force and it is
characterized by the Reynolds Number. Co-axial jets are effective in producing the turbulence. In the present
study the free compressible turbulent coaxial jet problem will be computed using CFD, and compare with
different non circular coaxial jets based on constant hydraulic diameter and mass flow rate. Turbulence
characteristics of combustion chamber with circular coaxial and non circular coaxial jets are determined and
compared.
Keywords: Coaxial Jet, Turbulence Modeling, Fuel injector, Combustion chamber.
This document summarizes a study that performed a life assessment of a fighter jet engine annular combustor liner using a combined fluid/structural approach. Computational fluid dynamics analyses were conducted to obtain the thermal loading on the combustor liner from the combustion process. Finite element analyses were then performed to calculate the resulting temperature and stress/strain distributions in the liner. A method was developed to analyze a complete measured flight profile with limited computational effort. The creep and fatigue life for a measured flight were calculated and compared to field experience data. While the exact number of cycles to crack initiation was difficult to predict, the locations and directions of cracking correlated well with field data.
Film Condensation Behaviour of Steam on Isothermal Walls in Presence of Non-C...ijceronline
Numerical modelling of condensation had been a challenging task for the researchers for many years due to its time scale and rapidity. Present work deals with the characterization of condensation in presence of non-condensable gases on isothermal surfaces which is a common situation in many condensing devices. The investigation includes the effect of different flow parameters on condensation of saturated steam-air mixture using a numerical approach. The study uses wall condensation model through ANSYS CFX solver. The effect of mass fraction of steam, operating pressure and mass flow rate of mixture is studied. Investigation provides some key characteristics about film condensation which normally remain absent in condensation without non-condensable gas. The findings of this study will provide valuable insight in thermal design process of components incorporating this phenomenon.
The use of Cooking Gas as Refrigerant in a Domestic RefrigeratorIJERA Editor
The application of cooking gas refrigerants in refrigeration system is considered to be a potential way to improve
energy efficiency and to encourage the use of environment-friendly refrigerants. Refrigeration operation has
been met with many challenges as it deals with environmental impact, how it affects humans and how it
contributes to the society in general. Domestic refrigerators annually consume several metric tons of traditional
refrigerants, which contribute to very high Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and Global Warming Potential
(GWP). The experiment conducted employs the use of two closely linked refrigerants, R600a (Isobutene) and
cooking gas which is varied in an ideal refrigerant mixture of 150 g of refrigerant and 15 ml of lubricating oil (to
a rating of 40 wt % expected in the compressor). The Laboratory process involved the use of Gas
Chromatography machine to ascertain the values of the mole ratio, molecular weight and critical temperatures.
Prode properties and Refprop softwares were used to ascertain other refrigerant properties of the mixture. The
results indicated that the mixture of R600a with lubricant confirm mineral oil as being the most appropriate for
the operation. The experimental results indicated that the refrigeration system with cooking gas refrigerant
worked normally and was found to attain high freezing capacity and a COP value of 2.159. It is established that
cooking gas is a viable alternative refrigerant to replace R600a in domestic refrigerators. Hence, its application
in refrigerating systems measures up to the current trend on environmental regulations with hydrocarbon
refrigerants
Effect of Ambient Temperature and Composition on Liquid Droplet CombustionIJERA Editor
An unsteady, spherically symmetric, single component, diffusion controlled gas phase droplet combustion
model was developed assuming infinite kinetics and no radiation effects. Finite difference technique was used to
solve time dependent equations of energy and species. Adiabatic flame temperature which is important for
calculating thermodynamic properties was calculated by employing a detailed method. Effects of ambient
temperature and composition on important combustion parameters like adiabatic flame temperature, droplet
mass burning rate, burning constant and droplet lifetime were obtained. Results indicated that flame
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Numerical Model and Experimental Validation of the Hydrodynamics in an Industrial-Scale Sewage Sludge Bubbling Fluidized Bed Incinerator
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Numerical Model and Experimental Validation of the
Hydrodynamics in an Industrial-Scale Sewage Sludge Bubbling
Fluidized Bed Incinerator
Embarek Belhadj1,*
, William Nimmo2
, Hubert Roth1
, Mohamed Pourkashanian2
1
(Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Institute of Automatic Control Engineering,
University of Siegen, Siegen, Germany
2
(Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK, S10 2TN)
ABSTRACT
This paper describes a development of a numerical model and experimental validation of the hydrodynamics in
industrial-scale sewage sludge bubbling fluidized bed incinerator. The numerical model and simulations are
performed using commercial CFD software package ANSYS Fluent 14.5. The complex geometry of the
developed numerical model represents the actual industrial-scale bubbling fluidized bed combustor. The gas-
solid flow behaviour inside the bed was described using the Eulerian-Eulerian multiphase model. The
momentum exchange coefficients between the gas phase and solid particles were described by the Syamlal and
O’Brien drag model equations. The CFD transient simulations were run for 350 seconds at the optimum
operating conditions of the used fluidized bed with bed temperature of 850°C. The experiments were carried out
using quartz sand with three different particle sizes having a diameters ranging from 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm and a
density of 2650 kg/m³. The industrial-scale furnace was filled with bed material to a bed height of 0.85 m. The
same operating parameters have been applied for both experimental and numerical studies. The hydrodynamics
of the gas-solid industrial-scale bubbling fluidized bed at operating conditions are investigated in the CFD
numerical model and simulations of this three-dimensional (3D) complex geometry. To estimate the prediction
quality of the simulations based on the developed numerical model, the minimum fluidization gas velocity and
pressure drop results obtained from the CFD simulations are validated with the experimental measurements. The
generated simulation results of the pressure drop and minimum fluidization gas velocity of the industrial-scale
sewage sludge incinerator based the Eulerian-Eulerian method and Syamlal and O’Brien drag model are in good
agreement with the experimental measured data.
Keywords: Fluidized bed, Gas-solid hydrodynamics, CFD simulation, CFD Multiphase model, Sewage sludge
incineration
I. INTRODUCTION
The municipal wastewater treatment plants
in Germany generate approximately two million tons
of dry sewage sludge every year. The thermal
treatment of sewage sludge has been increased in the
period from 2004 to 2011, from 31.5% to more than
54%. Currently more than 25% of this generated
sewage sludge is incinerated in mono-incineration
plants, which is mainly performed in bubbling
fluidized bed incinerators [1, 2].
In the sewage sludge bubbling fluidized bed
combustion plants, the sewage sludge fuel is injected
into a combustion chamber and combusted, when the
fuel particles come in contact with the suspended hot
quartz sand particles as inert material and
combustion air. The generated heat energy from the
combustion process of the sewage sludge is
absorbed by the quartz sand layer. The absorption of
this thermal energy by the bed mass during the
combustion results in a uniform temperature
distribution throughout the bed, so that each particle
of the inert material has the same temperature to
avoid the formation of temperature peaks inside the
fluidized bed. The combustion temperature of about
850°C is controlled by the using of auxiliary firing
with sewage gas as well as natural gas. The inert
material is fluidized by the hot air coming from the
recuperator which is preheated by the flue gas
stream leaving the incinerator. The bed high of the
fluidized bed material can be adjusted and limited by
the control of pressure drop of the inert material and
the fluidizing air flow rate. A uniform and stable
fluidization of the bed material is crucial for insuring
a uniform temperature distribution and an efficient
and complete combustion with minimal pollutant
formation, especially by the combustion of some
problematic fuels. Therefore, the first measure for
avoiding an inhomogeneous temperature distribution
and an incomplete combustion is the pressure drop
of the inert material, and thus sewage sludge fuel can
only introduced and the combustion take place if a
uniform fluidization of bed material is available.
Due to the thermal mass of the inert material, also
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fuels with high moisture content and calorific value
can be effectively used in bubbling fluidized bed
combustor. The bed particles act as a moving
thermal energy accumulator and match the
fluctuations in fuel properties. Therefore, the
fluidized bed technology is the most widely used in
combustion plants for the thermal treatment of
problematic waste. The main advantages of this
combustion technology lie in its excellent mixing,
the rapid heat transfer and the efficient and low-
emission combustion. An additional advantage of
this relatively new technology is the ability to burn
various fuels in the same unit as well as the staged
air and the low combustion temperature which keeps
the formation of thermal (NOX) reduced to very low
levels. Due to all this fluidized bed advantages,
fluidized bed technological process found its use in
various applications, especially in the energy and
chemical industries, as well as in the thermal
treatment of municipal solid waste and sewage
sludge. According to the various applications of the
fluidized bed system, the use of this technology has
enormously increased.
In operation, the fluidizing air is injected
into the combustion chamber of the incinerator
through the grate at the bottom of the bed and used
as both fluidization and combustion air. Because this
primary air is responsible for the fluidization of the
inert material the bed, the superficial air velocity
should be at least equal with the minimum
fluidization gas velocity of the bubbling fluidized
bed. In addition, the primary air velocity increases
with increasing the air temperature. Furthermore the
air flow rate has to be not much higher than required
to maintain a stable fluidization of sand particles to
insure an optimum process operation. A good
mixing of hot bed material ensure a good contact
between combustion air and fuel particles and results
in homogeneous temperature distribution so that
only low excess air level for an efficient and
complete combustion is required as in other
conventional incineration processes. This lower
excess air leads to reduce the flue gas volume and
therefore to reduce the operating costs by the gas
cleaning process as well as increasing the efficiency
of the whole plant. Therefore, a study of the
hydrodynamic behaviour study of the bubbling
fluidized bed combustor is necessary to improve the
incineration processes and reduce the pollutant
emissions. In addition to the experimental studies on
gas-solid multiphase flow in bubbling fluidized bed
incinerators, several universities and research centres
worldwide are involved in investigating the
hydrodynamic behaviour of bed material inside the
fluidized beds, especially the minimum fluidization
gas velocity and the pressure drop of the distributor
plate generated by the inert material using
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) program, so
that this method is state of the art. This fluid
dynamics software has been developed specifically
for the modelling and simulation of the complex
flow processes. The CFD has proven its efficiency
and becomes an essential tool for the analysis and
optimisation of combustion systems as well as in
many processes. Computational Fluid Dynamics is
the most commonly used numerical method to
investigate the multiphase flow. The use of CFD
simulation for fluidized bed reduces the need to a
very expensive as well as time consuming
experimentation for the process design and
optimization [3].
There are generally two different
approaches for the numerical study of the gas-solid
multiphase flow with CFD (Computational Fluid
Dynamics) applied and reported in the literature, the
Euler-Euler and Euler-Lagrange method [4, 5]. In
the Euler-Euler method, both phases the continuous
gas phase and solid particle phase are calculated as a
continuum in a fixed volume control. In contrast to
the first method, in the Euler-Lagrange method, the
gas phase is treated as continuum, and on the other
hand the solid particle phase is calculated by the
Newtonian equations of motion for each individual
particle in the bubbling fluidized bed. The numerical
simulation with the Euler-Lagrange method, in
which means that an equation of motion is calculated
for each solid particle is computationally very time
consuming, especially for high number of particles
in a large-scale industrial fluidized beds [3].
Numerous drag models have been
developed and applied in recent years to describe the
interactions between the gas and the solid phase
inside the fluidized bed system. The drag models of
Syamlal and O'Brien, Wen and Yu and Gidaspow
are the most used models in the investigation of the
hydrodynamic behaviour in gas-solid bubbling
fluidized beds [5-7]. Unfortunately, there are only a
limited works introduced in the literature, where
researchers applied both experimental and numerical
investigations to validate the numerical results.
Taghipour et al. [9] have studied the gas-solid
hydrodynamics in two-dimensional (2D) fluidized
bed incinerator based on Wen and Yu, Gidaspow
and Syamlal and O'Brien drag models. They found
that the generated pressure drop results at higher gas
velocity than the minimum fluidization gas velocity
based on Gidaspow and Syamlal and O'Brien drag
models are in good agreement with the experimental
measured data.
Hamzehei, M. and Rahimzadeh, H. [10-14]
have compared the bed expansion and pressure drop
results obtained from the CFD simulations based on
the Syamlal and O'Brien drag model with the
experimental measurements. They found that the
numerical model generated results are in good
agreement with the experimental Measurements.
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They concluded also that the Syamlal and O'Brien
drag functions are able to forecast the gas-solid
hydrodynamics of a fluidized bed correctly.
Ramesh and Raajenthiren, [15] have
studied the hydrodynamics of the gas-solid fluidized
bed based on the Gidaspow, Arastoopour, and
Syamlal and O'Brien drag models, and found that the
Syamlal and O'Brien drag model predicts better
hydrodynamic results, and these results are also in
good agreement with the experimental measured
data compared to the other drag models.
Almuttahar [16] has also compared the
Gidaspow, Syamlal and O'Brien and Arastoopour
drag models to predict better gas-solid
hydrodynamic results inside the bed based on the
minimum fluidization gas velocity, and found the
modified drag model of Syamlal and O'Brien to
provide better performance compared to
Arastoopour and Gidaspow models.
Esmaili and Mahinpey [17] have
investigated the generated simulation results from
eleven drag models based on the minimum
fluidization gas velocity, and found that Syamlal and
O'Brien drag model predicts better hydrodynamics.
Syamlal and O'Brien drag model is also found to
provide higher forecast accuracy of the minimum
fluidization gas velocity compared to those drag
models. In addition, they also found that simulations
based on 3D numerical models provide better
predictions compared to those applied in 2D models.
Wang et al. [18] found also that 3D predicts much
better simulation results than 2D domains, and the
3D obtained simulation results are in best agreement
with the experimental measured data.
Schreiber et al. [19] found that simulations
based on 3D domains give better agreements with
the experimental measurements, but on the other
hand computationally very expensive and require a
large amount of computer resources.
The main issues in validating three-
dimensional CFD simulations with experimental
measurements are the computational resources
required and the computation time needed to predict
detailed hydrodynamic results of a bubbling
fluidized bed combustor, especially for industrial-
scale systems. The most of the CFD numerical
investigations on hydrodynamic behaviour in
bubbling fluidized bed were applied in two-
dimensional models of a laboratory-scale fluidized
bed. Therefore, the purpose of this work is to fill
this gap by investigating the hydrodynamic
behaviour of the inert material in a three-
dimensional numerical model of an industrial-scale
bubbling fluidized bed combustor, and validating the
obtained numerical simulation results against the
experimental measurements.
The objective of this combined numerical
and experimental investigations applied at the
industrial-scale bubbling fluidized bed combustor is
to evaluate the accuracy of the two basic operating
parameters that effect the combustion processes,
which are the minimum fluidization gas velocity and
pressure drop of the inert material. To determine the
impact of particle sizes and superficial gas velocity
on the fluidization behaviour of bed material inside
the bubbling fluidized bed as well as the pressure
drop generated by the bed mass, the obtained CFD
simulation results from the developed numerical
model using the Eulerian-Eulerian multiphase
approach with the Syamlal and O'Brien drag model
are validated by comparing these predicted results
with the experimental measurements of the rig, and
finally, to check if the used drag model predicts
correctly the fluidization behaviour of the applied
industrial-scale bubbling fluidized bed.
II. THE CFD MODEL AND SIMULATION
The The interactions between the gas and
quartz sand particles were studied in the modelled
industrial-scale bubbling fluidized bed. The complex
geometry of the developed three-dimensional
numerical model is similar to the industrial-scale
combustor. The model was created in SolidWorks,
the meshing was developed in ICEM CFD software.
The three-dimensional numerical domain of the rig
was meshed with structured hexahedral grids of
approximately 683000 cells, 1520000 faces and
240000 nodes. The used complex geometry model of
the gas-solid industrial-scale bubbling fluidized bed
is shown in figure 1.
Based on the Eulerian-Eulerian method, the
commercial Computational Fluid Dynamics code
FLUENT 14.5 is applied to simulate the gas-solid
multiphase flow. In this multiphase method, both
phases are considered mathematically as
interpenetrating continua. The Syamlal and O'Brien
drag functions are applied to calculate the gas-solid
exchange coefficients.
The inside dimensions of the cylindrical
industrial-scale bubbling fluidized bed combustor
are a bed diameter of 3.44 m, which gives an area of
about 9.3 m2
, and a bed height, including freeboard
of 8.8 m. Three different quartz sand particle
diameters ranging from 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm with a
density of 2650 kg/m3 were used. These values are
consistent with those of the experimental industrial-
scale bubbling fluidized bed. The same operating
conditions were applied for all the numerical
investigations performed with varying only the inlet
gas velocity and the sand particle sizes. The inlet gas
velocities were set as 0.8 m/s, 1.0 m/s, 1.35 m/s, and
1.5 m/s. The CFD numerical simulations were
running in transient mode for a simulation time of
350 seconds. The CFD numerical model was
developed to analyse how the sand particle sizes and
the superficial inlet air velocity influence the
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fluidization behaviour of the industrial-scale
bubbling fluidized bed combustor, particularly the
generated pressure drop across the distributor plate
to get the useful values for the basic operating
parameters, and finally to determine the efficient
parameters for the bubbling flow regime inside the
bed.
Fig. 1: The complete geometry and numerical mesh
model of the industrial-scale bubbling fluidized bed
To estimate the prediction quality of the
developed numerical model, the minimum
fluidization gas velocity and pressure drop results
obtained from the CFD simulations are validated
with the experimental measurements.
o The Euler-Euler approach equations
The numerical model proposed in this work
to describe the gas-solid flow behaviour in the
industrial-scale bubbling fluidized bed combustor is
based on the multiphase Eulerian-Eulerian method.
This multiphase approach is widely used to forecast
the hydrodynamics in a gas-solid fluidized beds. The
Eulerian-Eulerian multiphase model treats both gas
and particle phase as interpenetrating continua. The
flow of this multiphase model is given by the
continuity and momentum equations. The gas and
solid phase momentum and continuity equations are
given for each phase [8, 20, 23].
The gas and solid phase continuity equations can be
written as follows:
(1)
(2)
Where and are the gas and solid phase
densities, and are the gas and solid phase
velocity vectors.
Subscripts (g) and (s) denote the gas and solid
phases, where and denote the gas and solid
volume fractions, which is occupied by the total
volume satisfying the condition that all the volume
fractions sum to 1.
(3)
The gas and solid phase momentum balance
equations can be written as follows:
(4)
(5)
Subscript denote the pressure shared by all gas
and solid phases, where denote the pressure of
solid phase, denote the stress tensor, g denote the
gravity and are the gas-solid exchange
coefficients.
o The drag model
The momentum exchange coefficient which
describes the drag force between the gas phase and
solid particles, plays an essential role in the gas-solid
multiphase flow processes. Different drag models
are developed, investigated and reported in the
literature to predict the interphase momentum
exchange in fluidized bed combustors based on
kinetic theory of granular flow (KTGF) [6].
The three popular and most widely used
drag models are Gidaspow, Wen-Yu and Syamlal
and O'Brien model [16, 20-22]. Syamlal and
O'Brien drag model is found to predict better
hydrodynamic results compared to other models, and
therefore more suitable for investigating the
hydrodynamics of gas-solid bubbling fluidized bed
combustors [10, 16].
For this reason, the Syamlal and O'Brien
drag equations have been used in this investigation
to calculate the momentum exchange between the
gas phase and solid particles inside the fluidized bed.
This drag model functions are based on the
measurement of the terminal velocities of solid
particles inside the fluidized bed combustors, with
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correlations that are a functions of the relative
Reynolds number and volume fraction [10-12, 22].
The gas phase and solid particles exchange
coefficient can be written as follows:
(6)
Where the drag function is given by:
(7)
and is the solid particles terminal velocity
correlation:
(8)
with
The solid particles relative Reynolds number is
defined as:
(9)
where denote the solid particle diameter and
the gas phase dynamic viscosity.
o The minimum fluidization gas velocity and
pressure drop
In the bubbling fluidized bed combustion,
the flow rate of the combustion air plays important
roles in the combustion processes, which primarily
provide an air sitting cushion for the solid particles
across the distributor plate as well as a uniform
mixing of the inert material to ensure an efficient
and complete combustion of sewage sludge.
The good mixing of bed material results in
a uniform temperature distribution inside the
fluidized bed as well as an efficient and complete
combustion of the sewage sludge. In the bubbling
fluidized bed incineration process, the solid particles
expansion inside the furnace is continuously
monitored by measuring the generated pressure drop
across the distributor, and limited by the control of
the fluidization gas velocity. Therefore, the
minimum fluidization gas velocity and pressure drop
are the fundamental process parameters of the
bubbling fluidized bed, and thus the most
investigated parameters to characterize the
fluidization of inert material inside the incinerator.
Knowledge of the minimum fluidisation gas velocity
needed to fluidize the inert material and bed pressure
drop are necessary to design, operate and optimize
the combustion process in bubbling fluidized bed. A
stable fluidization of the inert material is required to
achieve an optimal and effective combustion process
inside the bed. The fluidization gas velocity is
calculated by dividing the measured gas flow rate by
the cross-sectional area of the used industrial-scale
furnace. The pressure drop of the gas-solid bubbling
fluidized bed is the difference between the measured
pressure values below and above the inert material in
the freeboard area [24, 25].
At the minimum fluidization velocity, the
fluidized bed pressure drop generated from bed
material is expected to have a value equal to the
weight of the inert material per unit area of the
distributor, and thus the pressure drop across the bed
drop is defined as [26-28]:
(10)
Where g denote the gravity, the fluid phase
volume fraction at the minimum fluidization gas
velocity and denote the height of the inert
material.
The transition from the fixed bed to
fluidization regime in the bubbling fluidized bed is
determined by controlling the combustion air flow
rate, and attained by reaching the minimum
fluidization gas velocity . This transition occurs
depends on inert material particle sizes and density
[7, 31].
Ergun's equation of for fine particles is defined
as:
(11)
Ergun's equation of for large particles is
defined as:
(12)
At the minimum fluidization gas velocity of
the bubbling fluidized bed incinerator, the Reynolds
number is defined as [28-30]:
(13)
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III. THE EXPERIMENTAL TEST
INDUSTRIAL-SCALE BUBBLING
FLUIDIZED BED
The experimental work was performed in
an industrial sized cylindrical fluidized bed
incinerator, with an inside furnace diameter of 3.44
m and a bed height of 8.8 m. These dimensions
enable incineration of about 1400 kg/h of dried
sewage sludge, depending on moisture content and
plant operating conditions. The fluidized bed
incinerator consists of the windbox, the conical
fluidized bed cross-sectional area with the fluidizing
nozzles and sand as inert material, the cylindrical
freeboard, and the upper part with the flue gas outlet.
A Screen capture of the industrial-scale bubbling
fluidized incinerator used in this study is shown in
figure 2.
The industrial-scale furnace was filled with
mixed quartz sand as inert material to a bed height of
0.85 m with particle sizes ranging from 0.5 mm to
1.5 mm in diameter and a density of 2650 kg/m3
.
The same conditions are used for the present CFD-
simulations.
The preheated fluidizing air is injected into
the sewage sludge combustion chamber via a
multiple air nozzles, which are positioned uniformly
above the primary air distributor plate of this
industrial-scale bubbling fluidized bed incinerator.
To maintain the furnace of this industrial-scale rig at
the operating temperature of about 850°C, the
preheated primary air from the recuperator by the
flue gas leaving the incinerator to a temperature of
approx. 650°C is further increased by using a
sewage/natural gas burner installed in the windbox
at the bottom of the combustor to a combustion air
temperature ranging from 800°C to 850°C.
All temperatures measured by the
thermocouples located at different levels in the
freeboard of the furnace are between 850°C and
920°C. The pressure drop of the bed material across
the distributor plate is controlled by regulating both
the volume flow rate of the primary air and the
windbox temperature. In the process, the combustion
temperatures are controlled by regulating the volume
flow rate of the auxiliary fuel depending on the
moisture content of the sewage sludge.
This combustion unit is also equipped with
a gas cleaning system and gas measurement devices.
After leaving the combustor, the resulting
combustion flue gas which is produced during the
sewage sludge incineration process is cleaned by a
multistage flue gas cleaning units consisting of
electrostatic precipitator, spray cooler, back
circulator and bag filter. The cleaned flue gas exits
the bag filter through the chimney into the
atmosphere.
All the essential process parameters of the
industrial-scale furnace such as the oxygen
concentration, combustion temperatures and
pressures are measured continuously with authorized
measurement devices and stored in a local database.
The measurement of emissions according to the
17.BImSchV (German Federal Emission Control
Ordinance) are registered and analysed continuously
by the emission computer. This industrial-scale
sewage sludge fired furnace works in the bubbling
fluidization condition. Therefore, the working
pressure drop of this fluidized bed should be in the
range from 11000 to 13000 Pa. The air volume flow
rate which is measured for normal atmospheric
conditions based on a pressure of one bar and air
temperature of T1 = 20 °C is about V1 = 7100 Nm3
/h.
After being preheated to air temperature of T2 =
850°C, the air volume flow rate is calculated based
on the ideal gas law and Charles's law [32], in which
the volume flow rate of gas at constant pressure
increases by the same factor as its temperature
, and therefore is 2 = 27202
Nm3
/h, which corresponds to Q = 7.556 Nm3
/s.
The combustion air velocity introduced to
the furnace can be calculated using
and , where Q denote the volume air
flow rate in m3
/s and A = 9.3m2
the distributor plate
of the used industrial-scale bubbling fluidized
furnace. Thus, with a gas density of = 0.3105
kg/m3
at 850 °C, the fluidization air velocity is 0.81
m/s.
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Fig. 2: Screen capture of the bubbling fluidized bed incinerator user-interface in PCS-7 Siemens control system.
IV. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
The efficiency of the industrial-scale
bubbling fluidized bed combustor is highly
dependent on the flow conditions of the inert
material inside the furnace. The combustion
efficiency of this industrial-scale rig can be
improved by providing a stable and uniform
fluidization of the inert material inside the bed. The
fluidization of bed material is controlled by the
combustion air flow rate and monitored by
measuring the pressure drop across the bed.
Therefore, knowledge about the pressure drop of bed
material across the distributor plate and minimum
fluidization gas velocity are required to ensure a
stable and uniform operation of the industrial-scale
rig. In this work the two basic operating parameters
that affect the hydrodynamics of the gas-solid flow
and the combustion process in the bubbling fluidized
beds, which are the minimum fluidization gas
velocity and the pressure drop of the inert material
have been investigated. The flow behaviour of inert
material with a uniform air distribution inside the
industrial-scale furnace has been studied
experimentally and computationally. The objective
of these investigations is to study how the superficial
air velocity and particle sizes influence the pressure
drop of the bed across the distributor plate of the
used industrial-scale rig based on a computational
model and simulation approach. The experimental
measurements are used to evaluate the accuracy of
the simulation results predicted from the CFD
model. Quartz sand with three different diameters of
0.5 mm, 1.0 mm and 1.5 mm, with a density of 2650
kg/m3 is used as inert material. The momentum
exchange coefficients between the gas phase and
solid particles were described by the Syamlal and
O’Brien drag model equations. Many simulations
have been carried out by varying the fluidization air
velocity from 0.8 m/s to 1.5 m/s and sand particle
sizes from 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm in diameter to provide
pressure drop values in the operating range of the
used industrial-scale sewage sludge furnace.
Figure 3 shows the predicted pressure drops
from the CFD simulations for lower particle sizes
with 0.5 mm in diameter by varying the air velocity
from 0.8 m/s to 1.5 m/s. All predicted simulation
results of pressure drop are between 11000 to 13000
Pa, and thus in the operating range of the used
bubbling fluidized bed. It is shown from the plot that
the pressure drop has achieved its maximum value of
about 12300 Pa at fluidization air velocity of 0.8
m/s. The air velocity at which the maximum value
of the pressure drop is achieved is called the
minimum fluidization air velocity. It is also shown
that by further increasing of the air velocity above
the minimum fluidization air velocity to 1.0 m/s,
1.35 m/s and 1.5 m/s, the obtained pressure drop
values of the bed material across the distributor plate
have been decreased. The decrease in bed pressure
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drop by increasing the air velocity is caused by the
increase in void fraction inside the furnace.
Fig. 3: Time series of pressure drop across the
distributor plate of lower particle sizes with a mean
diameter of 0.5 mm by varying the fluidization air
velocity
It is also observed that the uniform
distribution of the inert material across the
distributor plate is provided at a fluidization air
velocity of 1.0 m/s. At this air velocity, the curve of
the pressure drop results is approximately linear for
the whole simulation time, and therefore the stable
fluidization behaviour is achieved. Furthermore, a
bubbling fluidization regime of inert material at
fluidization air velocity of 1.35 m/s, and an unstable
fluidization regime resulting in large pressure
fluctuations at gas velocity of 1.5 m/s have been
observed.
Figure 4 shows the predicted bed pressure
drop curves from the CFD simulations generated by
the developed numerical model using sand particles
with 0.5 mm in diameter at four different superficial
gas velocities of 0.8 m/s, 1.0 m/s, 1.35 m/s and 1.5
m/s validated with the experimental measured data
obtained from the industrial-scale bubbling fluidized
bed. Each simulation of the 3D industrial-scale
bubbling fluidized bed was run for 350 seconds. The
combustion air velocity of the industrial-scale
furnace is approximately 0.8 m/s. The same value is
obtained from the CFD simulation using sand
particles with 0.5 mm in diameter. It can be
observed that there is no significant difference
between the obtained pressure drops for the both
fluidization air velocities 0.8 m/s and 1.0 m/s, and
the simulation results and experimental
measurements are very close to each other all the
time. Higher superficial gas velocity results in high
fluctuations of pressure drop of inert material inside
the industrial-scale rig.
The fluctuations in pressure drop cause
instability and result in slugging fluidization regime.
The reason might be due to coalescence of small
bubbles, high gas velocity and relatively small
particles size. Bed material instabilities lead to non-
uniform temperature distribution and to an
incomplete combustion of sewage sludge inside the
furnace, and thus lead to the formation of flue gas
emissions.
Fig. 4: the comparison of experimental measured
data and CFD simulation obtained results of pressure
drops using sand particles with 0.5 mm in diameter
at different air velocities
In order to insure that the bubbling
fluidized bed combustor operates below a rate where
slugging regime occurs, the gas flow rate has been
limited to the superficial velocity of 1.35 m/s. The
hydrodynamic behaviour of three different particles
at nearly the same superficial gas velocity of about
1.35 m/s in the industrial-scale bubbling fluidized
bed combustor is investigated by plotting the
contours of static pressure drop across the distributor
plate and the volume fraction of the solid particles
for a simulation time of 300 seconds.
Figure 5 shows the effect of varying
particle diameters on the generated pressure drop of
the rig.
It is observed that the pressure drop of inert
material increases with the increase of solid particle
sizes. Generally, it can be noted that the increase in
particle sizes results in increasing the pressure drop
across the distributor plate of the rig. This could be
due to the fact that smaller particles have less drag
force compared to the larger particles. Therefore,
reducing the solid particle sizes results in a higher
degree of expansion which leads to a high impact on
fluidization behaviour.
The contours of solid particles volume
fraction based on the Syamlal and O'Brien drag
model using the same operating conditions as by the
industrial-scale bubbling fluidized bed is shown in
Figure 6.
The obtained results of sand particles
volume fraction with 1.5 mm in diameter show a
uniform particle distribution across the distributor
plate and a stable fluidization of the inert material
inside the bed, and thus an optimum fluidization
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condition of sand particles is achieved. Non-uniform
fluidization with large bubbling and also higher
pressure fluctuation were observed for both sand
particles with 0.5 mm and 1.0 mm in diameter at the
same superficial air velocity of about 1.35 m/s. The
contours of the solid particles volume fraction show
also that the bubble diameter increase with reducing
the sand particle sizes, resulting in different sand
flow regimes. Slugging regime is observed for
particles with 0.5 mm in diameter due to coalescence
of bubbles at higher air velocities.
Fig. 5: The static pressure drop of inert material for three sand particle sizes with a mean diameter of 0.5 mm,
1.0 mm and 1.5 mm at an average inlet gas velocity of 1.35 m/s based on the Syamlal and O'Brien drag model.
Fig. 6: The volume fraction of solid particles for three sand particle sizes with a mean diameter of 0.5 mm, 1.0
mm and 1.5 mm at an average inlet gas velocity of 1.35 m/s based on the Syamlal and O'Brien drag model.
Figure 7 demonstrate the achieved pressure
drop results from the CFD numerical simulations
used in the developed 3D bubbling fluidized bed for
three different sand particle sizes at fluidization air
velocity of 1.35 m/s.
All predicted simulation results of pressure
drop are approximately between 11500 and 12200
Pa, and thus also here in the operating range of the
used bubbling fluidized bed of 11000 to 13000 Pa. It
is found that the larger sand particles require much
pressure force for the fluidization as lower sand
particles, thus the inert material pressure drop
increases with the increase in particle diameter.
Figure 8 demonstrate the variation of
pressure drop results with the fluidization air
velocity of 1.35 m/s for three different sand particle
sizes. The predicted CFD simulation results of
pressure drop are plotted against the fluidization air
velocity. Greater values of pressure drop were
obtained with the larger sand particle sizes with a
mean diameter of 1.5 mm compared to those
obtained with sand particle sizes with 0.5 mm and
1.0 mm in diameter. From this plot it is clearly
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observed that the predicted pressure drop increases
from approximately 11500 to 12500 Pa by
increasing the sand particle size from 0.5 to 1.5 m/s,
and therefore the minimum fluidization air velocity
needed to fluidize the inert material inside the bed
increases with the increase in particle size.
Fig. 7: The effect of sand particle sizes with 0.5 mm,
1.0 mm and 1.5 mm in diameter on pressure drops
result at a fluidization air velocity of 1.35 m/s.
Fig. 8: the pressure drop results against the
fluidization air velocity of 1.35 m/s for three
different sand particle sizes with 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm
and 1.5 mm in diameter.
The comparison of the pressure drop results
obtained from the CFD numerical simulations using
three different particle sizes of 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm and
1.5 mm in diameter at a fluidization air velocity of
1.35 m/s with the experimental measurements of the
furnace is shown in figure 9.
All the predicted numerical results from the
developed model were simulated for 350 seconds
and validated using the experimental measurements
of the industrial-scale rig. As observed from this
figure, the simulation results of the inert material
with particle sizes of 1.0 mm and 1.5 mm in
diameter are both consistent with the experimental
measurements of the used furnace. For particle sizes
with mean diameter of 0.5 mm at the fluidization air
velocity of 0.8 m/s, both the experimental measured
data and the CFD numerical simulation have
approximately the same bed pressure drops.
Fig. 9: The comparison of the experimental
measurements and numerical simulation results of
pressure drops obtained from three different sand
particle sizes at superficial air velocity of 1.35 m/s.
Therefore, the predicted bed pressure drop
results from the numerical simulations were
relatively close to the experimental measured data.
From the predicted CFD numerical results, it is
clearly observed that the Syamlal and O'Brien drag
model predicts reasonable hydrodynamics of gas-
solid fluidized beds in terms of pressure drop, and
thus correctly predicts the fluidization conditions.
V. CONCLUSION
Based on the Eulerian-Eulerian method, the
commercial Computational Fluid Dynamics code
FLUENT 14.5 is applied to numerically simulate the
gas-solid hydrodynamics in a three-dimensional
industrial-scale sewage sludge bubbling fluidized
bed. The momentum exchange coefficients between
the gas phase and solid particles were described by
the Syamlal and O’Brien drag model functions. The
complex geometry of the developed numerical
model represents the actual industrial-scale furnace.
The same operating conditions have been applied for
both experimental and numerical studies, with
varying only the inlet gas velocity and sand particle
sizes. To estimate the prediction quality of the
developed numerical model, the minimum
fluidization air velocity and pressure drop results
obtained from the CFD simulations are validated
with the experimental measurements. Both CFD
numerical simulations and experimental
measurements were run for 350 seconds.
The objective of this combined numerical
and experimental investigations was, to analyse how
sand particle sizes with 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm and 1.5 mm
in diameter and the superficial inlet air velocity from
0.8 m/s to 1.5 m/s influence the fluidization
behaviour of the industrial-scale rig, particularly the
generated pressure drop across the distributor plate,
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and finally to determine the efficient parameters for
the bubbling flow regime inside the bed. It is found
from these numerical investigations that the increase
in sand particle sizes results in an increasing of
pressure drops across the distributor plate of the
furnace. It is also observed that the expansion of
inert material inside the bed increases with the
increase of the fluidization air velocity and the
decrease of quartz sand particle sizes. A non-
uniform fluidization with a large pressure drop
fluctuations of bed material for smaller particle size
with a mean diameter of 0.5 mm at higher
fluidization air velocity of 1.5 m/s resulting in
slugging regime have been observed. Therefore, to
prevent this pressure drop fluctuations which can
cause temperature non-uniformity in the industrial-
scale bubbling fluidized bed combustor, the inlet air
velocity introduced to the furnace has been limited
to a superficial velocity of 1.35 m/s. All predicted
CFD numerical results of the pressure drop across
the distributor plate are in the operating range of the
used industrial-scale bubbling fluidized bed furnace
of 11000 to 13000 Pa and approximately identical to
the experimental measured data. Based on the
generated pressure drops from the developed CFD
numerical model and Syamlal and O'Brien model
functions, the minimum fluidization air velocity
using smaller particle sizes with a mean diameter of
0.5 mm was discovered to be 0.8 m/s. This air
velocity is approximately identical to the operating
air velocity of the used industrial-scale bubbling
fluidized bed, and thus similar to the experimental
measurements. Therefore, the CFD model proposed
in this work was found in general to provide a good
pressure drop predictions at a wide range of
fluidization air velocities and also for different
quartz sand particles and to agree well with the
experimental measured data of the used industrial-
scale combustor. These CFD numerical simulations
indicate that the Syamlal and O'Brien drag model
functions are able to successfully forecast the
hydrodynamics of gas-solid flow in this industrial-
scale bubbling fluidized bed combustor, and thus the
developed CFD model provides detailed
informations for further work on control strategies of
the combustion process. The CFD numerical
investigations need high computer resources,
especially for three-dimensional models of
industrial-scale fluidized beds.
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