Numerical simulations of fluid dynamics in carrier structures for catalysis: characterization and need for optimization

Horneber T, Rauh C, Delgado A (2014)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2014

Journal

Chemical Engineering Science Elsevier

Publisher: Elsevier

Book Volume: 117

Pages Range: 229–238

DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2014.06.036

Abstract

3D fluid dynamic numerical simulations of different structured open-cell foams are presented: a cubic lattice, the tetrakaidecahedron geometry (Kelvin cell geometry), and the diamond structure. The simulations are done with the open-source software OpenFOAM. Beneath the pressure drops of the different structures, which are compared using dimensionless numbers such as Reynolds number and Euler number, also the development of velocity and its frequency distribution, as an important parameter for chemical reactions, are evaluated. As a main result, the diamond structure provides good conditions with respect to dwell time distributions for the underlying chemical reaction. All the results give a deep knowledge in terms of the underlying principles and optimization approaches. © 2014 Elsevier Ltd.

Authors with CRIS profile

Tobias Horneber Lehrstuhl für Strömungsmechanik (LSTM) Cornelia Rauh Lehrstuhl für Strömungsmechanik (LSTM) Antonio Delgado Lehrstuhl für Strömungsmechanik (LSTM)

Additional Organisation(s)

Exzellenz-Cluster Engineering of Advanced Materials (EAM)

How to cite

APA:

Horneber, T., Rauh, C., & Delgado, A. (2014). Numerical simulations of fluid dynamics in carrier structures for catalysis: characterization and need for optimization. Chemical Engineering Science, 117, 229–238. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2014.06.036

MLA:

Horneber, Tobias, Cornelia Rauh, and Antonio Delgado. "Numerical simulations of fluid dynamics in carrier structures for catalysis: characterization and need for optimization." Chemical Engineering Science 117 (2014): 229–238.

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