Model & approach
- Define gas flow and representative particle motion across several operating states
- Compare baseline and guide variants for branch split and potential impact regions
Project study
Particle-laden flue-gas distribution upstream of a split fan
A multiphase CFD scope addressed the split of gas and solids upstream of two fan inlets and the effect of targeted guide geometry on asymmetric loading.
CFD simulation · Multiphysics & optimizationParticle distribution in flue gas
Engineering question
Uneven solids distribution could promote one-sided demand and wear, requiring gas and particle streams to be balanced together.
Boundary conditions
- Particle-laden process-gas flow with two outlet branches
- Project-specific particle, wall and operating assumptions
Assessment focus
- Distribution of gas and solids between the two fan inlets
- Effect of guide geometries on particle paths and potential impact regions
Study objective
The objective was to develop flow routing with a more balanced gas and solids load between the two branches.
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