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Simulation of FCC particles flow behavior in a CFB using modified kinetic theory
Author(s) -
SeuKim Hae,
Arastoopour Hamid
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
the canadian journal of chemical engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.404
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1939-019X
pISSN - 0008-4034
DOI - 10.1002/cjce.5450730503
Subject(s) - agglomerate , kinetic theory , particle (ecology) , kinetic energy , cluster (spacecraft) , materials science , flow (mathematics) , mechanics , thermodynamics , range (aeronautics) , physics , classical mechanics , geology , composite material , computer science , programming language , oceanography
FCC particles, known as Geldart's group A particles, are slightly cohesive and have a wide range of particle size averaging 70 μm FCC particles have a tendency to form clusters or agglomerates in a gas/particles flow system. In order to understand the effect of cluster formations or agglomerations on the FCC particles flow behavior, a numerical simulation using our modified kinetic theory model for gas/ FCC particles flow in a circulating fluidized bed was performed. The simulation results compared reasonably well with the experimental data of Miller and Gidaspow (1992).