In this paper, recent advances in the discrete-element method (DEM) for describing motion,
deposition, agglomeration or aggregation of a large number of adhesive spherical particles …

A numerical method was developed to investigate the fouling characteristics of a typical heat
exchanger. Firstly, an integrated fouling model which consists of a deposition process and a …

A numerical method was developed to simulate the fouling processes on tubes. The detailed
particle deposition and removal mechanisms were included in the model and the evolution …

A comprehensive CFD model is established to study the dynamic deposition behavior of ash
particles during Zhundong coal combustion. The deposition behavior of ash particles is …

Without defects inherent in conventional welded finned tubes, nonwelded integrally-molded
spiral finned (IMSF) tubes proposed here have “zero” contact thermal resistance and high …

Transportation is responsible for approximately 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions,
such as CO2, NOx, and hydrocarbons that have not been burned completely in the engine …

Particulate fouling on convective heating surfaces in coal-fired power plant boilers could
lead to significant efficiency deterioration and frequent unit outages. In this paper, a new …

Industrial flue gas contains a large amount of ash, which usually accumulates on the heat
exchanger wall and forms particulate fouling. This paper presents a numerical simulation …

The interaction of an incoming micron particle with already deposited particles is an
important factor in particulate fouling of heat exchangers. A numerical model was developed …

The particle deposition characteristics of plate-fin heat exchangers were studied using a
particle deposition model with a random function method. The effects of the inlet velocity …