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T3016 Computational Fluid Dynamics in Chemical Reaction Engineering
OverviewThis session focuses on approaches to chemical reactor design and modeling using computational fluid dynamics. The theme of the session is the improved design and analysis of chemical reactors, by a more realistic description of the fluid flow within them. We encourage papers that focus on novel applications of CFD for chemical reactor design, scale-up and optimization. Contributions can range from fundamental studies to improvement of CFD models and applications to industrial processes.
Primary SponsorTopical 3 - Multiscale Analysis in Chemical, Materials and Biological Processes (T3)

Chair

Anthony G. Dixon
Professor
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609
Phone Number: (508) 831-5350
Fax Number: (508) 831-5853
Email: agdixon@wpi.edu

CoChair

Nitin H. Kolhapure
DuPont Engineering Research and Technology
1007 Market St
Wilmington, DE 19898
Phone Number: 302-774-2282
Fax Number: 302-774-2457
Email: nitin.h.kolhapure@usa.dupont.com
Introductory Remarks
Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics in Liquid Reactions
Genong Li1, Ying Liu2, Rodney O. Fox2 and Graham Goldin1, (1)Fluent Inc., 10 Cavendish Court, Lebanon, NH 03766, (2)Iowa State University, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, 3157 Sweeney, Ames, IA 50011-2230
Using Discrete Element Method to Predict a Priori Particle Void Fractions for Use in CFD Simulations of Packed Beds
Paul Witt, The Dow Chemical Company, 1776 Building, Midland, MI 48674, Joerg Theuerkauf, The Dow Chemical Company, 2301 N. Brazosport, B-1402, Freeport, TX 77541 and Hua Bai, The Dow Chemical Company, 2301 Brazosport Blvd. B1225, Freeport, TX 77541
CFD-Based Compartmental Mixing Model for Single Phase Stirred Tank Reactors
Debangshu Guha, M.P. Dudukovic and P.A. Ramachandran, Washington University, Campus Box 1198, One Brookings Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63130
Issues in CFD Prediction of Rate Related Processes in Stirred Tanks
Minye Liu and Richard K. Grenville, DuPont Engineering Technology, Brandywine Bldg. B8424, 1007 Market St., Wilmington, DE 19898
Comparison of Low Effectiveness Catalyst Particles in Fixed Beds Using CFD with Heat Sinks
M. Ertan Taskin1, Anthony G. Dixon1, Hugh Stitt2 and Michiel Nijemeisland2, (1)Chemical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609, (2)Johnson Matthey Catalysts, PO Box 1, Billingham, Cleveland, TS23 1LB, United Kingdom
Thermal Cracking and Coke Formation inside Tubes of Petrochemical Fired Heaters
Jose Roberto Nunhez1, B. A. Souza2, E. M. Matos2 and R. Guira2, (1)FEQ, UNICAMP, Cidade Universitaria Zeferino Vaz, FEQ, Campinas, 13081-970, Brazil, (2)DPQ, UNICAMP, CIDADE UNIVERSITARIA ZEFERINO VAZ, FEQ, CAMPINAS, 13081-970, Brazil
Two Fluid Models for Simulating Multiphase Reactions in Bubble Columns
L. Srinivasa Mohan, Fluent India Pvt Ltd., Plot no. 34/1, Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, MIDC, Hinjewadi, Pune 411057, India

Topical 3 - Multiscale Analysis in Chemical, Materials and Biological Processes