Three-dimensional modeling of fuel flow with a holistic circulating fluidized bed furnace model

• New fuel flow model was introduced to an existing CFB model frame.
• Fuel flow profiles determined by the physical properties of the fuel.
• Presented model improves comparison of different fuels.

To study the mixing and flow of fuel inside commercial scale circulating fluidized bed (CFB) furnaces, a new model was introduced to solve the flow of fuel in an existing semi-empirical, steady state, three-dimensional Eulerian model frame. The fuel flow model is a simplified momentum equation which is based on the momentum balance considering the fuel inertia, gravity, and drag force from gaseous and solid phase. The model improves the prediction capabilities of fuel flow patterns in the existing model frame for conventional and especially renewable fuels, such as biomass. The fuel flow model improves the analysis of CFBs and can be utilized in the design and development of commercial CFB units.

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