Thermochemical conversion of biomass offers an efficient and economically process to provide gaseous, liquid and solid fuels and prepare chemicals derived from biomass. Computational fluid dynamic (CFD) modeling applications on biomass thermochemical processes help to optimize the design and operation of thermochemical reactors. Recent progression in numerical techniques and computing efficacy ...

This paper proposes a computationally-efficient electromagnetic (EM)-computational fluid dynamics (CFD) coupling approach for water-cooled Interior Permanent Magnet (IPM) motor. The numerical simulation of multiple fluids and their interaction with solid parts can be challenging. proposed relies on the heat transfer coefficient (HTC) decomposition different fluids/coolants inside machine to gen...

in this study, a computational fluid dynamics (cfd) model was developed to evaluate ultraviolet disinfection applesauce reactor. to simulate uv reactors, three sets of equations, including hydrodynamics, radiation and species mass conservation were solved simultaneously. the realizable k-e turbulence model and the discrete ordinate method were used to find the uv radiation profile through the r...

many diseases are related to cerebrospinal .uid (csf) hydrodynamics. therefore, understanding the hydrodynamics of csf .ow and intracranial pressure is helpful for obtaining deeper knowledge of pathological processes and providing better treatments. furthermore, engineering a reliable computational method is promising approach for fabricating in vitro models which is essential for inventing gen...

The fluid flow and the properties of the hydraulic fluid inside a torque converter are the main topics of interest in this research. The primary goal is to investigate the applicability of various viscous fluids inside the torque converter. The Taguchi optimization method is adopted to analyse the fluid flow in a torque converter from a design perspective. Calculations are conducted in maximizi...

Developing virtual performanceand reliability predictive techniques has become essential for the development of (micro)electronic systems. This paper provides an overview of current predictive methodologies, challenges and requirements for the modeling of microelectronics thermal behavior. Critical modeling issues are discussed, from optimizing Integrated Circuit (IC) packaging thermal performa...

In this study we implemented the network simulation techniques using macromodels (lumped models) for capillary driven flows in microfluidic networks. The flow characteristics in a flow junction, such as meniscus stretching and bifurcation, were studied and their effects on filling time as well as pressure drop were explored for various network configurations. The results from the network simula...

We are starting publication of a series of featured articles entitled “Multiphase Computational Fluid Dynamics for Industrial Processes.” In this short Introduction we can only touch upon some of the important issues of industrial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications. It is difficult to underestimate the importance of CFD for modern industries. Advanced technologies require powerful ...