2D and 3D simulations of fluid dynamics in the bubble reactor for liquid fuel synthesis: comparisons against experiments

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dc.contributor.authorQi, N.
dc.contributor.authorZhang, K.
dc.contributor.authorSong, Q.
dc.contributor.authorGao, X.
dc.contributor.authorZhang, H.
dc.contributor.authorLu, J.
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractFlow pattern, bubble size distribution, and gas holdup are investigated in the bubble columns. Simulated results by the standard k-ε turbulence model together with Grace drag model in the commercial computational fluid dynamics software platform (ANSYS CFX 10.0) show good agreement with experimental measurement within the 2D and 3D columns. Three flow regimes (homogeneous bubbly, transitional, and turbulent flows) are identified by the instantaneous velocity profiles of gas and liquid phases, and general flow patterns are summarized under different superficial gas velocities. The findings are useful for designing the slurry bubble columns for synthesizing liquid hydrocarbons and alcohols.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityN. Qi, K. Zhang, Q. Song, X. Gao, H. Zhang and J. Lu
dc.identifier.citationEnergy Sources Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 2009; 31(18):1598-1611
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/15567030903021848
dc.identifier.issn1556-7036
dc.identifier.issn1556-7230
dc.identifier.orcidZhang, H. [0000-0003-4178-6401]
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/50685
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherTaylor & Francis Inc.
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/15567030903021848
dc.subject2D and 3D bubble columns
dc.subjectcomputational fluid dynamics simulation
dc.subjectexperimental measurement
dc.subjecthydrodynamics
dc.title2D and 3D simulations of fluid dynamics in the bubble reactor for liquid fuel synthesis: comparisons against experiments
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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