Computational Fluid Dynamics Applied to Waste-to-Energy Processes
A Hands-On Approach

Explores CFD simulations, including real-world examples and step-by-step tutorials to perform real-life calculations

Valter Bruno Reis e Silva (Author), João Cardoso (Author)

9780128175408, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 19 June 2020

220 pages
23.4 x 19 x 1.5 cm, 0.48 kg

Computational Fluid Dynamics Applied to Waste-to-Energy Processes: A Hands-On Approach provides the key knowledge needed to perform CFD simulations using powerful commercial software tools. The book focuses on fluid mechanics, heat transfer and chemical reactions. To do so, the fundamentals of CFD are presented, with the entire workflow broken into manageable pieces that detail geometry preparation, meshing, problem setting, model implementation and post-processing actions. Pathways for process optimization using CFD integrated with Design of Experiments are also explored. The book’s combined approach of theory, application and hands-on practice allows engineering graduate students, advanced undergraduates and industry practitioners to develop their own simulations.

1. How to use Computational Fluid Dynamics tools to get most from Waste-to-Energy Processes
2. A CFD tool workflow
3. How to approach a real problem - A decision-making process
4. Overview of Combustion Modelling
5. Combustion case studies - A tutorial approach
6. Overview of Gasification Modelling
7. Gasification case studies - A tutorial approach
8. Process optimization using CFD combined with Design of Experiments
9. Advanced topics

Subject Areas: Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology [THX], Fluid mechanics [PHDF]