Numerical Simulation of Downdraft Biomass Gasifier: Influence of Structure Designs Using CFD Simulation

Ye Shen, Wei-Cheng Yan, Wenbo Zhan, Ying Wee Ng, Zheng-Hong Luo, Chi-Hwa Wang

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Abstract

In this work, three-dimensional CFD models were proposed to simulate flow fields, temperature profiles and gas composition distributions of downdraft biomass gasifiers. At first, one validation model was proposed according to experimental works to compare gas compositions and temperature distributions with real data. It was found that the simulated results were comparable with experimental results. After validation, gasifier structures were modified for optimal reactor designs. Parameters such as air injection positions, air injection angles were studied for better mixing of air with pyrolysed products. Changes in temperature profiles were also studied for fully utilization of the gasifier with high converting efficiency. Also, the influence of reduction-cone shapes was also studied for high quality gas production and temperature distribution. The objective of this study is to use numerical methods to provide guidance for real gasifier design and optimization.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 AIChE Annual Meeting proceedings
PublisherAIChE
Pages30b
ISBN (Print)978-0-8169-1097-7
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Event2016 AIChE Annual Meeting
- San Francisco , United States
Duration: 13 Nov 201618 Nov 2016

Conference

Conference2016 AIChE Annual Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period13/11/1618/11/16

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