Computational tools for pulverized-coal combustion. First quarterly report, March 1981-June 1981
The general objective of this contract is to develop and verify a computer code capable of modeling the major aspects of pulverized-coal combustion. Achieving this objective will lead to design methods applicable to industrial and utility furnaces. The combustion model (COMO) is based mainly on an existing Babcock and Wilcox computer program. The model consists of a number of relatively independent modules that represent the major processes involved in pulverized-coal combustion. Version 1 of COMO will model all of the major features of pulverized-coal combustion but with a number simplifying assumptions. It will be used primarily to determine a satisfactory means of integrating the numerical models of the combustion processes into an overall combustion model, since this is perhaps the major challenge. Later versions will relax these assumptions and incorporate state-of-the-art combustion information. Detailed task descriptions have been prepared, literature searches conducted, and process models selected for Version 1. The formulation and coding of the models was initiated and, in some cases, comparisons with data and other predictions were made. Code development guidelines were prepared and reviewed; the guidelines present the information required to allow process modules to be developed relatively independently, while providing for the subsequent integration of these modules into COMO.
- Research Organization:
- Kerson (James D.), Alliance, OH (USA); Babcock and Wilcox Co., Alliance, OH (USA). Research and Development Div.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC22-81PC40265
- OSTI ID:
- 6173726
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/PC/40265-1; ON: DE81028582
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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