CFD-model of the mass transfer in the vertical settler

E. K. Nagornaya

doi:10.15802/stp2013/9578

Authors

E. K. Nagornaya Department of Hydraulics, Prydneprovsk State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15802/stp2013/9578

Keywords:

vertical settler, CFD model, numerical simulation, mass transfer

Abstract

Purpose. Nowadays the mathematical models of the secondary settlers are intensively developed. As a rule the engineers use the 0-D models or 1-D models to design settlers. But these models do not take into account the hydrodynamics process inside the settler and its geometrical form. That is why the CFD-models based on Navier - Stokes equations are not widely used in practice now. The use of CFD-models based on Navier - Stokes equations needs to incorporate very refine grid. It is very actually now to develop the CFD-models which permit to take into account the geometrical form of the settler, the most important physical processes and needs small computer time for calculation. That is why the development of the 2-D numerical model for the investigation of the waste waters transfer in the vertical settlers which permits to take into account the geometrical form and the constructive features of the settler is essential. Methodology. The finite - difference schemes are applied. Findings. The new 2-D-CFD-model was developed, which permits to perform the CFD investigation of the vertical settler. This model takes into account the geometrical form of the settler, the central pipe inside it and others peculiarities. The method of «porosity technique» is used to create the geometrical form of the settler in the numerical model. This technique permits to build any geometrical form of the settler for CFD investigation. Originality. Making of CFD-model which permits on the one hand to take into account the geometrical form of the settler, basic physical processes of mass transfer in construction and on the other hand requiring the low time cost in order to obtain results. Practical value. CFD-model is designed and code which is constructed on its basis allows at low cost of computer time and about the same as in the calculation of the 1-D model to solve complex multiparameter problems that arise during the design of vertical settlers with their shape and design features.

Author Biography

E. K. Nagornaya, Department of Hydraulics, Prydneprovsk State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture

Chernishevskogo, 24^a, Dnepropetrovsk, 49600, Ukraine, tel. +380667521332, e-mail: ek_n@i.ua

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