An Experimental Data Based Correction Method of Biomass Gasification Equilibrium Modeling

2010 ◽  
Vol 132 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Damiani ◽  
A. Trucco
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Biomass Gasification ◽  
Correction Method ◽  
Solid Product ◽  
Gasification Process ◽  
Empirical Relations ◽  
Semi Empirical ◽  
Main Operating ◽  
Equilibrium Simulation

This paper presents a modified equilibrium simulation model for biomass gasification performance prediction. The model, implemented in the MATLAB-SIMULINK® environment, is able to calculate the reactor main operating parameters such as reaction temperature, gas composition, gas flow rate and solid product (typically charcoal). The comparison of model output with experimental data puts in evidence the insufficient precision of equilibrium models due to their incapability of taking into account the nonequilibrium effects always present in the gasification process. To obtain a better prediction of measured values, the pure equilibrium model has been modified on the basis of literature experimental data, introducing semi-empirical relations with the aim to consider the most meaningful effects of nonequilibrium. The results demonstrate that this modification leads to an increased precision of the model in reproducing experimental data.

Biomass Gasification Modelling: An Equilibrium Model, Modified to Reproduce the Operation of Actual Reactors

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Damiani ◽  
Angela Trucco
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Equilibrium Model ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Biomass Gasification ◽  
Solid Product ◽  
Gasification Process ◽  
Semi Empirical ◽  
Main Operating ◽  
Equilibrium Simulation ◽  
Non Equilibrium

This paper presents a modified equilibrium simulation model for biomass gasification performance prediction. The model, implemented in the Matlab-Simulink® environment, is able to calculate the reactor main operating parameters, such as reaction temperature, gas composition, gas flow rate and solid product (typically charcoal). The comparison of model output with experimental data puts in evidence the insufficient precision of equilibrium models, due to their incapability of taking into account the non equilibrium effects always present in the gasification process. To obtain a better prediction of measured values the pure equilibrium model has been modified on the basis of literature experimental data, introducing semi-empirical correlations with the aim to consider the most meaningful effects of non-equilibrium. The results demonstrate that this modification leads to an increased precision of the model in reproducing experimental data.

Force field for in-plane vibrations of terephthalonitrile

1989 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan F. Arenas ◽  
Juan I. Marcos ◽  
Francisco J. Ramírez
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Force Field ◽  
Normal Coordinates ◽  
Internal Coordinates ◽  
Isotopic Shifts ◽  
Quadratic Force Field ◽  
Semi Empirical

The general quadratic force field for the in-plane vibrations of terephthalonitrile was calculated by the semi-empirical MINDO/3 method. This force field was refined to the frequencies observed experimentally for terephthalonitrile and isotopic shifts of terephthalonitrile-[15N2]. The refined frequencies reproduce the experimental data with errors less than 0.5%. The normal coordinates and the force field in internal coordinates were also calculated from the refined field.

scholarly journals Thermodynamic and Experimental Investigation of Solar-Driven Biomass Pyro-Gasification Using H2O, CO2, or ZnO Oxidants for Clean Syngas and Metallurgical Zn Production

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 687
Author(s):  
Srirat Chuayboon ◽  
Stéphane Abanades
Keyword(s):  
Beech Wood ◽  
Biomass Gasification ◽  
Biomass Energy ◽  
Solid Product ◽  
Product Characterization ◽  
Single Process ◽  
U Value ◽  
Chemical Products ◽  
Particle Shapes ◽  
Promising Avenue

The solar gasification of biomass represents a promising avenue in which both renewable solar and biomass energy can be utilized in a single process to produce synthesis gas. The type of oxidant plays a key role in solar-driven biomass gasification performance. In this study, solar gasification of beech wood biomass with different oxidants was thermodynamically and experimentally investigated in a 1.5 kWth continuously-fed consuming bed solar reactor at 1200 °C under atmospheric pressure. Gaseous (H2O and CO2) as well as solid (ZnO) oxidants in pellet and particle shapes were utilized for gasifying beech wood, and the results were compared with pyrolysis (no oxidant). As a result, thermodynamic predictions provided insights into chemical gasification reactions against oxidants, which can support experimental results. Compared to pyrolysis, using oxidants significantly promoted syngas yield and energy upgrade factor. The highest total syngas yield (63.8 mmol/gbiomass) was obtained from biomass gasification with H2O, followed by CO2, ZnO/biomass mixture (pellets and particles), and pyrolysis. An energy upgrade factor (U) exceeding one was achieved whatever the oxidants, with the maximum U value of 1.09 from biomass gasification with ZnO, thus highlighting successful solar energy storage into chemical products. ZnO/biomass pellets exhibited greater gas yield, particularly CO, thanks to enhanced solid–solid reaction. Solid product characterization revealed that ZnO can be reduced to high-purity Zn through solar gasification, indicating that solar-driven biomass gasification with ZnO is a promising innovative process for CO2-free sustainable co-production of metallic Zn and high-quality syngas.

A Critical Review of NOx Correlations for Gas Turbine Combustors

1975 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. A. Sullivan ◽  
P. A. Mas
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Data Base ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Inlet Temperature ◽  
Nox Emissions ◽  
Empirical Correlations ◽  
Gas Turbine Combustors ◽  
Semi Empirical ◽  
Adequate Data

The effect of inlet temperature, pressure, air flowrate and fuel-to-air ratio on NOx emissions from gas turbine combustors has received considerable attention in recent years. A number of semi-empirical and empirical correlations relating these variables to NOx emissions have appeared in the literature. They differ both in fundamental assumptions and in their predictions. In the present work, these simple NOx correlations are compared to each other and to experimental data. A review of existing experimental data shows that an adequate data base does not exist to evaluate properly the various NOx correlations. Recommendations are proposed to resolve this problem in the future.

Interaction Between Two Closely Spaced Azimuthing Thrusters

1998 ◽  
Vol 42 (01) ◽  
pp. 15-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Brandner ◽  
Martin Renilson
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Satisfactory Agreement ◽  
Vehicle Dynamics ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Towing Tank ◽  
Empirical Relations ◽  
Series Of Experiments ◽  
Flow Effects ◽  
Semi Empirical

To assist in predicting the performance of omni-directional propelled vehicles a series of experiments has been conducted to measure the interaction between two closely spaced ductedazimuthing thrusters. The thrusters were tested below a shallow draft ground board in a towing tank at a spacing of approximately 2 propeller diameters. Measurements were made of forces acting on a single thruster for a range of operating conditions and similarly on two thrusters for a range of relative positions. The results show that forces from the trailing thruster are heavily affected by interaction, particularly due to impingement of the race from the leading thruster, where as forces from the leading thruster remain essentially unaffected despite its proximity to the trailing thruster. A semi-empirical mathematical model suitable for simulation of omni-directional vehicle dynamics is presented. The model is based on the trajectory of the race from the leading thruster derived from momentum considerations with additional empirical relations to account for other more minor flow effects. Comparison of the predicted and measured results show satisfactory agreement.

Dynamic Modeling for Temperature Prediction in a Fluidized Bed Biomass Gasification Process

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibtihaj Khurram Faridi ◽  
Evangelos Tsotsas ◽  
Wolfram Heineken ◽  
Marcus Koegler ◽  
Abdolreza Kharaghani
Keyword(s):  
Fluidized Bed ◽  
Dynamic Modeling ◽  
Biomass Gasification ◽  
Temperature Prediction ◽  
Gasification Process

Chemistry of the Gasification of Carbonaceous Raw Material

2021 ◽  
Vol 1045 ◽  
pp. 67-78
Author(s):  
Pavlo Saik ◽  
Roman Dychkovskyi ◽  
Vasyl Lozynskyi ◽  
Volodymyr Falshtynskyi ◽  
Edgar Caseres Cabana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Flow ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Reaction Channel ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Gas Generator ◽  
Equal Concentration ◽  
Gasification Process ◽  
Gasification Rate ◽  
Gasification Products ◽  
Gas Flow Velocity

The paper represents the studies of the process of carbonaceous raw material gasification. The initial material is represented by bituminous coal of grade H with the carbon (C) content of 79.2-85.3 %. Experimental studies have been used to substantiate the parameters of combustible generator gases (СО, Н2, СН4) output depending on the temperature of a reduction zone of the reaction channel and gas flow velocity along its length. It has been identified that the volume of the raw material input to be used for gasification process changes in direct proportion depending on the amount of burnt-out carbon and blow velocity. The gasification is intensified in terms of equal concentration of oxygen and carbon in the reaction channel of an underground gas generator. The gasification rate is stipulated by the intensity of chemical reactions, which depend immediately on the modes of blow mixture supply. Moreover, they depend directly on the intensity of oxygen supply to the coal mass and removal of the gasification products.

Characteristics of Hydraulic Shock Waves in an Inclined Chute Contraction - Experiments

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.-D. Jan ◽  
C.-J. Chang ◽  
J.-S. Lai ◽  
W.-D. Guo
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Shock Waves ◽  
Froude Number ◽  
Inclination Angle ◽  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Deflection Angle ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Hydraulic Shock ◽  
Empirical Relations

AbstractThis paper presents the experimental results of the characteristics of hydraulic shock waves in an inclined chute contraction with consideration of the effects of sidewall deflection angle φ, bottom inclination angle θ and approach Froude number Fr0. Seventeen runs of laboratory experiments were conducted in the range of 27.45° ≤φ ≤ 40.17°, 6.22° ≤ θ ≤ 25.38° and 1.04 ≤ Fr0 ≤ 3.51. Based on the experimental data, three empirical dimensionless relations for the shock angle, maximum shockwave height, and corresponding position of maximum shockwave were obtained by regression analyses, respectively. These empirical relations would be useful for hydraulic engineers in designing chute contraction structures.

A New Modeling Approach to Reacting Dispersed Flow in Smelting Cyclones

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Modigell ◽  
M. Weng
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Flow Field ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Equilibrium Calculation ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Reaction Progress ◽  
Numeric Simulation ◽  
Thermodynamic Equilibrium Calculation ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Comparison With Experimental Data

Abstract The present paper proposes a new approach to analyse the conversion of complexly composed particles that are dispersed in a cyclone gas flow at high temperatures. The numeric simulation of flow field and particle trajectories is coupled with a thermodynamic equilibrium calculation which describes the particle reaction progress. First simulation results and the comparison with experimental data are shown in this paper.

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