Extending the capabilities of CFD codes to assess ash related problems

Søren Knudsen Kær, Lasse Aistrup Rosendahl, B. B. Baxter

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Abstract

This paper discusses the application of FLUENT? in theanalysis of grate-fired biomass boilers. A short description of theconcept used to model fuel conversion on the grate and the couplingto the CFD code is offered. The development and implementation ofa CFD-based deposition model is presented in the reminder of thepaper. The growth of deposits on furnace walls and super heatertubes is treated including the impact on heat transfer rates determinedby the CFD code. Based on the commercial CFD code FLUENT?,the overall model is fully implemented through the User DefinedFunctions. The model is configured entirely through a graphical userinterface integrated in the standard FLUENT? interface. The modelconsiders fine and coarse mode ash deposition and stickingmechanisms for the complete deposit growth, as well as an influenceon the local boundary conditions for heat transfer due to thermalresistance changes. The model is applied to the straw-fired Masnedøboiler. Results are in good qualitative agreement with bothmeasurements and observations at the plants.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 227th ACS Annual Meeting, Division of Fuel Chemistry
Volume227
PublisherAmerican Chemical Society
Publication date2004
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Event227th ACS Annual Meeting, Division of Fuel Chemistry - Anaheim, Californien, United States
Duration: 28 Mar 20041 Apr 2004
Conference number: 227

Conference

Conference227th ACS Annual Meeting, Division of Fuel Chemistry
Number227
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnaheim, Californien
Period28/03/200401/04/2004

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