Computational Fluid Dynamics–Discrete Element Method Numerical Investigation of Binary Particle Mixing in Gas–Solid Fluidized Bed with Different Drag Models

• Published in: Water (Basel) Vol. 16; no. 22; p. 3210
• Main Authors: Han, Chen, Fu, Xiaoling, Guo, Xiaolu, Lu, Wei, Zhang, Shaoqing, Wang, Hui, Yang, Yang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.11.2024
• Subjects: Biomass energy; Chemical reactions; Coal; Computer simulation; Computer-generated environments; Discrete element method; Fluid dynamics; Fluidization; Fluidized bed boilers; Fluidized reactors; Investigations; Mechanical properties; Phase transitions; Reynolds number; Simulation; Turbulence models; China

The fluidized bed is a critical reactor in the energy and chemical industries, where the mixing and agglomeration behaviors of binary particles significantly influence both the efficiency of reaction processes and the uniformity of final products. However, the selection of appropriate drag force mod...