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<p>Uniform gas mixing is important in various scientific and engineering domains, particularly in a chemical reactor design employing pre-mixed gases for processes. Assessing the performance of different mixer designs through physical prototypes can be resource-intensive and time-consuming. Consequently, this study underscores the significance of numerical simulations to optimize gas mixing and distribution systems in energy conversion applications.</p>
<p>The research primarily focuses on varying the base mixer geometry by modifying the configuration of cross-flow inlets alongside the chambers. By employing numerical simulations, critical factors influencing mixing uniformity are identified, and innovative solutions are proposed to enhance system performance. Additionally, this work extends its application to improving the operational conditions of an industrial biomass gasifier, underlining the practicality of numerical modelling in addressing complex engineering challenges.</p>
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Uniform gas mixing is important in various scientific and engineering domains, particularly in a chemical reactor design employing pre-mixed gases for processes. Assessing the performance of different mixer designs through physical prototypes can be resource-intensive and time-consuming. Consequently, this study underscores the significance of numerical simulations to optimize gas mixing and distribution systems in energy conversion applications.
The research primarily focuses on varying the base mixer geometry by modifying the configuration of cross-flow inlets alongside the chambers. By employing numerical simulations, critical factors influencing mixing uniformity are identified, and innovative solutions are proposed to enhance system performance. Additionally, this work extends its application to improving the operational conditions of an industrial biomass gasifier, underlining the practicality of numerical modelling in addressing complex engineering challenges.

Numerical Insights Into Gas Mixing System Design for Energy Conversion Processes

Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences

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Uniform gas mixing is important in various scientific and engineering domains, particularly in a chemical reactor design employing pre-mixed gases for...

Numerical Insights Into Gas Mixing System Design for Energy Conversion Processes

Published Online: Dec 09, 2023

Page range: 44 - 59

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/lpts-2023-0044

Keywords
Computational fluid dynamics, gas mixing, partial oxidation, syngas production

© 2023 M. Klevs et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Numerical Insights Into Gas Mixing System Design for Energy Conversion Processes

Published Online: Dec 09, 2023

Page range: 44 - 59

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/lpts-2023-0044

KeywordsComputational fluid dynamics, gas mixing, partial oxidation, syngas production

© 2023 M. Klevs et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Computational fluid dynamics, gas mixing, partial oxidation, syngas production