Multi-objective optimization of a novel vortex finder for performance improvement of cyclone separator

M Guo, DK Le, X Sun, JY Yoon - Powder Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
This study proposed a multi-objective optimization of novel vortex finder, called Slotted
Vortex Finder (SVF), applied in the Stairmand cyclone separator, to obtain a most …

Effect of local erosion on the flow field and separation performance of the cyclone separator

L Zhang, J Fan, P Zhang, F Gao, G Chen, J Li - Powder Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
In this work, the effect of the local wall erosion on the performance of the cyclone separator
was investigated using the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technique. The Oka erosion …

Effect of extra inlets structure on cyclone wall erosion

G Liu, W Wang, J Yu, X Li - Powder Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
Cyclones are widely applied in industry, but unscheduled shutdowns due to wall erosion is
an urgent problem. To reduce the wall erosion in cyclone separators especially caused by …

[HTML][HTML] CFD-DDPM coupled with an agglomeration model for simulation of highly loaded large-scale cyclones: Sensitivity analysis of sub-models and model …

M Mirzaei, PA Jensen, M Nakhaei, H Wu… - Powder Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The Dense Discrete Phase Model coupled with an agglomeration model is
developed and validated for the simulation of industrial cyclones with high solid loads. The …

Flow analysis on carbonaceous deposition of heavy oil droplets and catalyst particles for coking formation process

Z Gao, C Li, X Qi, Y Wei, Z Liu - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
The flow state has an important influence on the carbonaceous deposition for coking
formation process. To study the flow of heavy oil droplets and catalyst particles in FCC …

Large eddy simulations of airflow and particle deposition in pulsating bi-directional nasal drug delivery

A Farnoud, H Tofighian, I Baumann, GJM Garcia… - Physics of …, 2020 - pubs.aip.org
Chronic rhinosinusitis is a common disease worldwide, and the frequently prescribed nasal
sprays do not sufficiently deliver the topical medications to the target sites so that the final …

A review on complex turbulent dynamic phenomenon of natural vortex length in cyclone separator

Z Gao, Y Wei, Z Liu - Reviews in Chemical Engineering, 2024 - degruyter.com
The natural vortex length is a complex turbulent dynamic phenomenon of cyclone separator,
which can provide reference for the height design. It is calculated by the axial distance …

[HTML][HTML] A hybrid multiphase model accounting for particle agglomeration for coarse-grid simulation of dense solid flow inside large-scale cyclones

M Mirzaei, PA Jensen, M Nakhaei, H Wu… - Powder Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
A hybrid multiphase model (Dense Discrete Phase Model, DDPM) coupled with an
agglomeration model and a sub-grid drag model was developed for simulation of industrial …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental and numerical simulation study on the erosion behavior of the elbow of gathering pipeline in shale gas field

EB Liu, S Huang, DC Tian, LM Shi, SB Peng, H Zheng - Petroleum Science, 2024 - Elsevier
During the production period of shale gas, proppant particles and rock debris are produced
together, which will seriously erode the elbows of gathering pipelines. In response to this …

[HTML][HTML] Numerical analysis on the influence of vortex motion in a reverse Stairmand cyclone separator by using LES model

ZW Gao, ZX Liu, YD Wei, CX Li, SH Wang, XY Qi… - Petroleum Science, 2022 - Elsevier
This study aims to analyze the influence of vortex motion in a reverse Stairmand cyclone
separator by using LES model. The mathematical analysis indicated that the energy …