Numerical Modeling of Pollution Formation in Waste-to-energy Systems Using Computational Fluid Dynamics
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This investigation has been undertaken to better understand pollutant formation in Waste-to-Energy (WTE) systems by using Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD). An above-grate gas phase only model was built and calculated in FLUENTTM with the intent of specifically studying the factors that influence the formation of NOx. Results are shown for a typical reciprocating-grate WTE boiler operating on municipal solid waste (MSW). Contours of velocity, temperature, CO2, CO, H2O, and O2 agree well with previous modeling and data resulting in a high fidelity model that can be implemented in the next phase of this research. Preliminary data is shown for thermal NOx and the results are promising. The next phase of this research will include the development and implementation of detailed kinetic mechanisms (DKM) to model NOx formation with the current boiler presented as well as others with varying fuels.
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