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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2016 AIChE Annual Meeting proceedings |
Publisher | AIChE |
Pages | 30b |
ISBN (Print) | 978-0-8169-1097-7 |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Event | 2016 AIChE Annual Meeting - San Francisco , United States Duration: 13 Nov 2016 → 18 Nov 2016 |
Conference
Conference | 2016 AIChE Annual Meeting |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Francisco |
Period | 13/11/16 → 18/11/16 |