Computational Fluid Dynamics Applied to Waste-to-Energy Processes: A Hands-On Approach

Computational Fluid Dynamics Applied to Waste-to-Energy Processes: A Hands-On Approach provides the key knowledge needed to perform CFD simulations using powerful commercial software tools. The book focuses on fluid mechanics, heat transfer and chemical reactions. To do so, the fundamentals of CFD are presented, with the entire workflow broken into manageable pieces that detail geometry preparation, meshing, problem setting, model implementation and post-processing actions. Pathways for process optimization using CFD integrated with Design of Experiments are also explored. The book’s combined approach of theory, application and hands-on practice allows engineering graduate students, advanced undergraduates and industry practitioners to develop their own simulations.

Provides the skills needed to perform real-life simulation calculations through a combination of mathematical background and real-world examples, including step-by-step tutorialsPresents worked examples in complex processes as combustion or gasification involving fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, and complex chemistry sets

1. How to use Computational Fluid Dynamics tools to get most from Waste-to-Energy Processes
2. A CFD tool workflow
3. How to approach a real problem - A decision-making process
4. Overview of Combustion Modelling
5. Combustion case studies - A tutorial approach
6. Overview of Gasification Modelling
7. Gasification case studies - A tutorial approach
8. Process optimization using CFD combined with Design of Experiments
9. Advanced topics