In this paper, the dynamics of a transverse plane of a rotary coating disk of a binary mixture system comprising sand and urea particles were simulated using the two-fluid model along with the kinetic theory of granul...In this paper, the dynamics of a transverse plane of a rotary coating disk of a binary mixture system comprising sand and urea particles were simulated using the two-fluid model along with the kinetic theory of granular flow in Fluent 19.1. Although some parameters relating to the material properties and size of the rotary coating disk have been researched, the effects of both drag force and restitution coefficient on the flow characteristics have yet to be examined. Thus, this paper numerically examines the effect of the inclusion of drag models and particle-particle restitution coefficients on particle dynamics in a rotary disk operating in the rolling regime of the granular bed. Three particle-particle drag models were considered: the Schiller-Naumann, Syamlal-O’Brien, and Gidaspow. The Syamlal-O’Brien and Gidaspow models were both able to successfully simulate particle segregation in a perfect rolling regime, whereas the Schiller-Naumann drag model appeared to be unable to predict the segregation of the particles and the rolling flow regime under the assumed conditions. Four different values of the restitution coefficient were also investigated: 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, and 0.95. The higher restitution values of 0.9 and 0.95 were found to substantially affect flow characteristics, ensuring suitable rolling regime behaviour for the bed during the rotational movement. The lower restitution coefficients of 0.7 and 0.8, on the other hand, indicated that irregular velocity vectors could be obtained in the active region of the granular bed.展开更多
The residence time distribution (RTD) of solids and the fluidized structure of a bubbling fluidized bed were investigated numerically using computational fluid dynamics simulations coupled with the modified structur...The residence time distribution (RTD) of solids and the fluidized structure of a bubbling fluidized bed were investigated numerically using computational fluid dynamics simulations coupled with the modified structure-based drag model. A general comparison of the simulated results with theoretical values shows reasonable agreement. As the mean residence time is increased, the RTD initial peak intensity decreases and the RTD curve tail extends farther. Numerous small peaks on the RTD curve are induced by the back- mixing and aggregation of particles, which attests to the non-uniform flow structure of the bubbling fluidized bed. The low value of t50 results in poor contact between phases, and the complete exit age of the overflow particles is much longer for back-mixed solids and those caught in dead regions. The formation of a gulf-stream flow and back-mixing for solids induces an even wider spread of RTD.展开更多
文摘In this paper, the dynamics of a transverse plane of a rotary coating disk of a binary mixture system comprising sand and urea particles were simulated using the two-fluid model along with the kinetic theory of granular flow in Fluent 19.1. Although some parameters relating to the material properties and size of the rotary coating disk have been researched, the effects of both drag force and restitution coefficient on the flow characteristics have yet to be examined. Thus, this paper numerically examines the effect of the inclusion of drag models and particle-particle restitution coefficients on particle dynamics in a rotary disk operating in the rolling regime of the granular bed. Three particle-particle drag models were considered: the Schiller-Naumann, Syamlal-O’Brien, and Gidaspow. The Syamlal-O’Brien and Gidaspow models were both able to successfully simulate particle segregation in a perfect rolling regime, whereas the Schiller-Naumann drag model appeared to be unable to predict the segregation of the particles and the rolling flow regime under the assumed conditions. Four different values of the restitution coefficient were also investigated: 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, and 0.95. The higher restitution values of 0.9 and 0.95 were found to substantially affect flow characteristics, ensuring suitable rolling regime behaviour for the bed during the rotational movement. The lower restitution coefficients of 0.7 and 0.8, on the other hand, indicated that irregular velocity vectors could be obtained in the active region of the granular bed.
文摘The residence time distribution (RTD) of solids and the fluidized structure of a bubbling fluidized bed were investigated numerically using computational fluid dynamics simulations coupled with the modified structure-based drag model. A general comparison of the simulated results with theoretical values shows reasonable agreement. As the mean residence time is increased, the RTD initial peak intensity decreases and the RTD curve tail extends farther. Numerous small peaks on the RTD curve are induced by the back- mixing and aggregation of particles, which attests to the non-uniform flow structure of the bubbling fluidized bed. The low value of t50 results in poor contact between phases, and the complete exit age of the overflow particles is much longer for back-mixed solids and those caught in dead regions. The formation of a gulf-stream flow and back-mixing for solids induces an even wider spread of RTD.