Multi-scale computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation bridges the gaps between
particle and reactor scales in the modeling of biomass pyrolysis. Its accuracy depends on …

This paper reviews the recent advances in multi-scale computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
simulations of biomass pyrolysis in fluidized bed reactors. The interconnection among …

The shape of biomass particles influences intra-particle heat transfer, particle-particle
collisions, interphase momentum, heat transfer, and pyrolysis yield. In this research, the …

In reactor-scale CFD modeling of biomass pyrolysis with thermally-thick particles, zero-
dimensional (0D) models coupled with lumped kinetics are commonly used, as they are …

In a pyrolysis reactor, organic polymers from biomass or plastic waste are thermally
decomposed into volatile gases, condensable vapours (tar or bio-oil) and solid residues …

Coupling particle and reactor scale models is as essential as reactor fluid dynamics and
particle motion for accurate Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) simulations of biomass fast …

The multi-fluid model has been widely used to study heat transfer between gas and solid in
bubbling fluidized beds. However, zero-dimensional (0D) model has been commonly used …

A reactive computational fluid dynamic-discrete element model (CFD-DEM) is coupled with
a one-dimensional thermally thick model to simulate biomass pyrolysis in a three …

A one-dimensional model with consideration of internal and external heat transfer, particle
shrinkage, moisture evaporation, and pyrolysis kinetics is developed to predict biomass …

A hybrid model, which combines two-fluid model with discrete element method as well as a
multi-component and multi-step pyrolysis scheme, has been developed to simulate biomass …