Development of a numerical model for the simulation of fluidized bed reactors

This project concerns the development of a 3D virtual model of a fluidized bed gasifier reactor. Relying on the so-called CFD-DEM approach and supercomputer technology, the virtual model will allow visualization of the fluid dynamic inside the reactor, highly valuable insight otherwise unreachable by physical mean. This project specifically focus on model calibration and validation as well as coupling heat and mass transfer to the model. A series of lab benches will be operated and modeled in order to quickly identify various model parameters before application to actual reactor. This project will help Enerkem engineers and scientists to better understand reactor performance sensitivity to design parameters and subsequently optimize the technology.

Faculty Supervisor:

Stéphane Moreau

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Partner:

Enerkem Inc (Sherbrooke, QC)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

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