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Title: Turbulent group reaction model of spray dryer

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OSTI ID:6334522

A turbulent group reaction model consisting of several sub-models was developed for the prediction of SO/sub 2/ removal efficiency in spray dryers. Mathematical models are developed on the basis of Eulerian-type turbulent Navier-Stokes equations for both gas and condensed phases with interphase transport considerations. The group reaction number, G, is defined as the ratio of the SO/sub 2/ absorption rate to a reference convective mass flux. This number represents the fraction of SO/sub 2/ absorbed into the lime slurry. The model is incorporated into a computer code which permits the investigation of spray dryer design concepts and operating conditions. Hence, it provides a theoretical basis for spray dryer performance optimization and scale-up. This investigation can be a practical guide to achieve high SO/sub 2/ removal efficiency in a spray dryer.

Research Organization:
EER Co., Irvine, CA (USA). Poseidon Research; Argonne National Lab., IL (USA); Illinois Univ., Chicago (USA). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
6334522
Report Number(s):
CONF-8505122-4; ON: DE87011428
Resource Relation:
Conference: EPES '85 - energy, power and environmental systems international conference, Santa Barbara, CA, USA, 29 May 1985; Other Information: Paper copy only, copy does not permit microfiche production
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English