A 3D transient CFD model to predict heat and moisture transfer in on-farm stored grain silo through parallel computing using compiler directives: impact of discretization methods on solution efficacy
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2023
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Panigrahi, S.S.
Singh, C.B.
Fielke, J.
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Drying Technology, 2023; 41(7):1133-1147
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Computational fluid dynamics model parameters highly depend on the storage structure, grain conditions, and airflow properties. Solution methods obtained for the lab-scale bins cannot be extrapolated for a relatively large on-farm silo. To validate the above hypothesis, a model was developed and validated with stored barley aeration in a 1000t silo. A mathematical function was used to initialize the discrete initial conditions in the silo followed by using DEFINE_macros to execute parallel computing. Time-step analysis was conducted followed by optimization of the solution methods in terms of the accuracy and time frame of the model's output. Results showed that with a time-step of 4 s, temperature and moisture error were 1.1-1.7 degrees C and 0.3% wb while mean relative deviation were 3.1-4.4% and 2.2%, respectively. COUPLED algorithm resulted in a similar accuracy as of SIMPLE scheme except within spatial and transient formulations. However, the former algorithm was observed to take almost 190% more time than the latter scheme, limiting the simulation efficiency in an on-farm silo. Green Gauss Node-based gradient technique was found to be the appropriate for discretizing large silos. Model showed 45 kJ kg(-1) energy emission that decreased the cooling potential of air in silo. As field evaluation of aeration strategies are time-consuming, this model can be used to obtain results that could shape the stored grain management practice.
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Data source: Supplementary information, https://doi.org/10.1080/07373937.2022.2121284
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