Numerical models for thermochemical degradation of thermally thick woody biomass, and their application in domestic wood heating appliances and grate furnaces
I Haberle, Ø Skreiberg, J Łazar, NEL Haugen - Progress in Energy and …, 2017 - Elsevier
This paper reviews the current state-of-the-art of numerical models used for thermochemical
degradation and combustion of thermally thick woody biomass particles. The focus is on the …
degradation and combustion of thermally thick woody biomass particles. The focus is on the …
An overview of processes and considerations in the modelling of fixed-bed biomass combustion
Biomass fuel is an environmentally friendly renewable energy source and carbon-neutral
(non-fossil) fuel alternative. To facilitate its wider uptake, significant efforts are undertaken to …
(non-fossil) fuel alternative. To facilitate its wider uptake, significant efforts are undertaken to …
Biomass gasification for syngas and biochar co-production: Energy application and economic evaluation
Syngas and biochar are two main products from biomass gasification. To facilitate the
optimization of the energy efficiency and economic viability of gasification systems, a …
optimization of the energy efficiency and economic viability of gasification systems, a …
Experimental and numerical simulation of multi-component combustion of typical charring material
The direct combustion of typical charring material, with wood as the main representative, has
received extensive attention due to its potential as sustainable source of heat and power …
received extensive attention due to its potential as sustainable source of heat and power …
CFD modelling of thermal conversion and packed bed compaction in biomass combustion
CFD codes are well equipped in the resolution of the gas phase combustion, however the
solid phase modelling still needs to be developed. The aim of this work is to implement …
solid phase modelling still needs to be developed. The aim of this work is to implement …
Assessment of the Stirling engine performance comparing two renewable energy sources: Solar energy and biomass
AC Ferreira, J Silva, S Teixeira, JC Teixeira… - Renewable Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
The paper addresses the assessment of the Stirling engine performance by comparing
biomass and solar energy as external renewable energy sources. A program-code was …
biomass and solar energy as external renewable energy sources. A program-code was …
CFD modelling of combustion and associated emission of wet woody biomass in a 4 MW moving grate boiler
Moving grate boilers are suitable for biomass combustion and used worldwide for domestic
heating applications. However, these boilers cause emission of harmful pollutants and …
heating applications. However, these boilers cause emission of harmful pollutants and …
An overview of CFD modelling of small-scale fixed-bed biomass pellet boilers with preliminary results from a simplified approach
J Chaney, H Liu, J Li - Energy Conversion and Management, 2012 - Elsevier
The increasing global energy demand and mounting pressures for CO2 mitigation call for
increased efficient utilization of biomass, particularly for heating domestic and commercial …
increased efficient utilization of biomass, particularly for heating domestic and commercial …
Numerical modeling of the combustion of densified wood under fixed-bed conditions
This paper presents a three-dimensional model for the simulation of fixed-bed combustion
systems. These generally involve two main zones, namely, bed and freeboard. Although …
systems. These generally involve two main zones, namely, bed and freeboard. Although …
CFD simulation of biomass thermal conversion under air/oxy-fuel conditions in a reciprocating grate boiler
Abstract A comprehensive 3D CFD model has been developed for analyzing thermal
conversion of woody biomass fuel in a large reciprocating grate boiler under air/oxy-fuel …
conversion of woody biomass fuel in a large reciprocating grate boiler under air/oxy-fuel …