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Two-fluid Hydrodynamic Model for Fluid-Flow Simulation in Fluid-Solids Systems

Software ·
OSTI ID:1230254
FLUFIX is a two-dimensional , transient, Eulerian, and finite-difference program, based on a two-fluid hydrodynamic model, for fluid flow simulation in fluid-solids systems. The software is written in a modular form using the Implicit Multi-Field (IMF) numerical technique. Quantities computed are the spatial distribution of solids loading, gas and solids velocities, pressure, and temperatures. Predicted are bubble formation, bed frequencies, and solids recirculation. Applications include bubbling and circulating atmospheric and pressurized fluidized bed reactors, combustors, gasifiers, and FCC (Fluid Catalytic Cracker) reactors.
Short Name / Acronym:
FLUFIXMOD2; 000723IB38600
Version:
00
Programming Language(s):
Medium: X; OS: Designed to be portable; Compatibility: PC
Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/FE
Contributing Organization:
Not Specified
DOE Contract Number:
P
OSTI ID:
1230254
Country of Origin:
United States

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