Heat transfer
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CFD Application on Food Industry; Energy Saving on the Bread Oven
Ali Motamedzadegan, Shahla Khoddam
In this paper, the application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation of the cooking process of bread and energy saving inside an oven is presented. A two-dimensional CFD model is applied to investigate the hot air distribution and cooking conditions inside the stove. Results are shown as velocity contours, turbulence intensity, static temperature, and pressure distribution. It was found
Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in iron- and steelmaking: Part 1
K. Chattopadhyay, M. Isac
This review paper explores the critical role of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in modeling iron- and steelmaking processes, which involve complex transport phenomena such as momentum, heat, and mass transfer. The objective is to evaluate how advancements in CFD over the last three decades have enhanced our understanding and operational efficiencies in these metallurgical processes. The methodo
Optimization of turbulent air jet imping
Shantanu Shevade, Muhammad Rahman
The commercial foodservice industry faces challenges in enhancing equipment performance while reducing energy consumption, necessitating innovative cooking techniques that preserve food quality. This study focuses on the optimization of turbulent air jet impingement as a method for improving energy efficiency in commercial cooking. By examining the principles of jet impingement and its effects on
Modeling and Validation of Heat and Mass
Beatriz Alonso-Torres, José Alfredo Hernández-Pérez
Heat and mass transfer in individual coffee beans during roasting were simulated using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Numerical equations for heat and mass transfer inside the coffee bean were solved using the finite volume technique in the commercial CFD code Fluent; the software was complemented with specific user-defined functions (UDFs). To experimentally validate the numerical model, a s
Wall to bed heat transfer in liquid soli
K. MUROYAMA, M. FUKUMA
Wall-to-bed heat transfer in gas-liquid-solid fluidized beds with cocurrent upflow was analyzed based on a series thermal resistance model. This study aimed to determine the effective radial thermal conductivity and the apparent wall heat transfer coefficient under various experimental conditions. The results demonstrated that the behavior of the effective thermal conductivity depends significantl
Transient heating and cooling of cocurre
B. P. A. GRANDJEAN, P. J. CARREAU
The thermal transient behavior of three-phase fluidized beds was investigated for a liquid viscosity ranging from 35 to 75 mPa·s. For the operating conditions used in this study, a 6 mm glass particle bed exhibited a thermal response similar to that of a fixed bed. The transient responses, which were not significantly affected by gas sparging, were observed to be faster for heating than for coolin
A state of the art review of gas solid t
H. T. Bi, J. R. Grace
Turbulent fluidization has only been widely recognized as a distinct flow regime for the past two decades, even though it is commonly utilized in industrial fluidized-bed reactors due to vigorous gas-solids contacting, favourable bed-to-surface heat transfer, high solids hold-ups (typically 25–35% by volume), and limited axial mixing of gas. Despite its practical importance, turbulent fluidization
Wall to liquid mass transfer in packed a
Akira Yasunishi, Miki Fukuma
This study investigates the wall-to-liquid mass transfer coefficient, kw, in packed and fluidized bed systems with gas-liquid concurrent up flow. The objective is to understand the behavior of kw in different configurations, specifically for a coaxially immersed tube and a column wall. We conducted experiments measuring kw across various conditions, including open-pipe liquid flow and gas-liquid t
Wall to bed heat transfer coefficient in
K. Muroyama, M. Fukuma
This study investigates the wall-to-bed heat transfer in three-phase fluidized beds with a cocurrent up-flow of water and air. Various sizes of glass, activated carbon, and alumina beads were fluidized using a brass column heated by a steam jacket. The beads, with diameters ranging from 0.61 to 6.9 mm and densities between 1330 to 3550 kg/m3, were analyzed to evaluate the wall-to-bed heat transfer
Heat Transfer From Immersed Vertical Cyl
A. Author, B. Author
In the context of improving calcium solution preparation, the objective of this study was to design and implement a dual controlled dosing system. This methodology involved the integration of automated dosing mechanisms with real-time monitoring to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of calcium solution preparation. Experimental results indicated that the proposed system significantly improved the
Heat Transfer from Immersed Vertical Cyl (1)
T. Davis, R. Wilson
In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, the integration of digital tools and platforms has emerged as a pivotal factor influencing productivity among educators and learners. This study aims to investigate the implications of these technologies on teaching methodologies and learning outcomes. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through surveys, interviews, and foc
Fundamentals of gas liquid solid fluidiz
KATSUHIKO MUROYAMA, LIANG-SHIH FAN
The successful design and operation of a gas-liquid-solid fluidized-bed system depend on the ability to accurately predict the fundamental properties of the system, specifically, the hydrodynamics, the mixing of individual phases, and the heat and mass transfer properties. Identification of the flow regimes under which the system operates is crucial to an understanding of both the variations of th
Study of Heat Transfer and Product Characterization in Spouted Bed Coffee Roaster
Heryoki Yohanes, Sang Kompiang W.
Roasting is one of the essential coffee production processes, which significantly influences the quality of roasted coffee. There are many approaches for roasting, applying rotating cylinder (a standard method of the roasting process), fixed bowl, and fluidized bed method. A study of heat transfer and product characterization was conducted in a spout fluidized bed coffee roaster with a 2000-gram c
Numerical modeling of heat and mass transfer during coffee roasting process
Angelo Fabbri, Chiara Cevoli
In this work a numerical model, based on a 3D geometry, able to describe the heat and moisture transfer inside a coffee bean during the roasting process, was developed. The model makes reference to a rotating cylinder roaster in natural convection conditions. For the multiphysics model development heat and mass transfer equations inside the coffee bean were numerically solved using a finite elemen
Numerical model of heat and mass transfer during roasting coffee using 3D digitised geometry
Angelo Fabbria, Chiara Cevolia
Nowadays roasters are equipped with electric control board, thermo-regulator device, display for temperatures and on-line sensors to detect defects and/or the roasting end, depending on coffee types and blends and the desired roasting degree. It is important to have a good control of the roasting process in order to obtain a high quality final beverage. In this work a numerical model, based on a 3
Modeling and Validation of Heat and Mass Transfer in Individual Coffee Beans during the Coffee Roasting Process Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Beatriz Alonso-Torres, José Alfredo Hernández-Pérez
Heat and mass transfer in individual coffee beans during roasting were simulated using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Numerical equations for heat and mass transfer inside the coffee bean were solved using the finite volume technique in the commercial CFD code Fluent; the software was complemented with specific user-defined functions (UDFs). To experimentally validate the numerical model, a s
Theoretical study of fluidization and heat transfer on fluidized bed coffee roaster
Satya Andika Putra, Umi Hanifah
The roasting coffee is one of the processing coffee beans which determines the quality of the coffee flavor. In general, the process of roasting coffee uses a rotating cylinder, a fixed drum with agitator and a fluidized bed. Theoretical study of fluidization and heat transfer has been carried out on a fluidized bed coffee roaster 1000 gram capacity with a tubular roasting chamber. Green beans (Ro
Physics-informed Machine Learning for Battery Pack Thermal
Zheng Liu, Yuan Jiang
With the popularity of electric vehicles, the demand for lithium-ion batteries is increasing. Temperature significantly influences batteries’ performance and safety. Battery thermal management systems can effectively control the temperature of batteries; therefore, batteries’ performance and safety can be ensured. However, the development process of battery thermal management systems is time-consu
Physics-informed Machine Learning for Battery Pack Thermal
Zheng Liu, Yuan Jiang
With the popularity of electric vehicles, the demand for lithium-ion batteries is increasing. Temperature significantly influences batteries' performance and safety. Battery thermal management systems can effectively control the temperature of batteries; therefore, batteries' performance and safety can be ensured. However, the development process of battery thermal management systems is time-consu
CFD analysis of a Piccolo tube anti-icing system: Effects of jet inclination, flow interaction, and material selection
Mohammad Sameti, Sahar Ghasemipour
When an aircraft flies at high altitudes through clouds in sub-zero temperatures, water droplets in the air condense on the airfoil and freeze. Ice formation on the wings increases drag, reduces lift, which ultimately disrupts airflow, even at low angles of attack. One of the most effective methods in anti-icing of wings is the use of hot air extracted from the engine compressor. This study provid
Numerical modeling of a finned, electrically heated adsorbent bed for the thermal regeneration of molecular sieves in methyl acetate dehydration
Seyed Alireza Mostafavi, Mohammad Khalili
The dehydration of organic solvents using molecular sieves is a critical industrial process, yet the conventional regeneration of saturated adsorbents via Temperature Swing Adsorption (TSA) or Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) remains energy-intensive, costly, and operationally complex. This study introduces a novel electro-thermal regeneration system that directly supplies the thermal energy requir
Impact of Cattaneo Christov heat and mass flux on 3D fl 2026 International J
Nisha Chouhan, S. Eswaramoorthi
This research explores the comparative investigation of 3D Maxwell nanofluid flow through a porous surface influenced by microorganisms under the Cattaneo–Christov heat/mass flux model, suction/injection and convective heating conditions. The governing partial differential equations representing the momentum, heat, nanofluid concentration and microorganisms are changed into a nonlinear system of o
Heat and mass transfer analysis of mixed convective magne 2026 International
R. Arpitha, K. Ramesh
The effect of thermophoresis and Brownian motion on flow and heat and mass transfer of a micropolar nanofluid between parallel plates of uniform height is examined. The upper and lower plates are assumed to be alternately injected and the suction, concentration, and temperature are kept constant at both plates. Using appropriate similarity transformations, the set of governing nonlinear partial di
Finite heat pulse theory for transient therm 2026 International Journal of T
Nathalie Nick, Joe Kirkup
Transient thermal product (TP) sensing methods are traditionally formulated using infinite step-input solutions of the one-dimensional heat equation. While mathematically convenient, this assumption is physically inconsistent with pulsed excitation techniques, in which heat input is applied for a finite duration. Classical step-input models describe only the forced heating phase and cannot represe
Exploring dipole dipole interactions and interfacial therm 2026 Internationa
C. Pownraj, A.Valan Arasu
This study investigates the influence of dipole-dipole interactions on enhancing the interfacial thermal conductance of solid-liquid lubricant systems, which is a relatively underexplored mechanism in bio-based lubrication systems. A comparative analysis was conducted using two types of lubricants: a polar covalent biolubricant (Bombax ceiba oil, BCO) and a nonpolar covalent lubricant (SAE 20W40).
Experimental investigation of falling liquid film flo 2026 International Jou
M. Hilman Gumelar Syafei, Ahmad Indra Siswantara
A falling liquid film evaporator can provide high heat transfer rates for evaporating palm-based bio-oil in biofuel production through fluid catalytic cracking. Although liquid-film hydrodynamics strongly affects heat transfer and evaporation, the hydrodynamic characteristics of palm-based bio-oil falling liquid film flow remain insufficiently investigated. The optical opacity of palm-based bio-oi
Experimental and numerical investigation of thermo fluid 2026 International
Ahmed G. Rahma, Frédy Abadassi
This study presents a combined experimental and numerical investigation of the thermo-fluid behavior and thermal performance of a two-phase closed thermosiphon (TPCT) under subatmospheric conditions, targeting data center cooling applications. The TPCT is constructed from a copper tube with a 20 mm inner diameter and a total height of 500 mm, with water as the working fluid. The filling ratio (𝐹 𝑅
Surrogate Model for Heat Transfer Prediction in Impinging Jet Arrays using Dynamic Inlet/Outlet and Flow Rate Control
Mikael Vaillant, Victor Oliveira Ferreira
This study presents a surrogate model designed to predict the Nusselt number distribution in enclosed impinging jet arrays, where each jet functions independently and can be transformed from inlets to outlets. Although computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations can model heat transfer with high fidelity, their costs prohibit real-time applications such as model-based temperature control. To ad
Atomistic-Continuum Hybrid Simulation of Heat Transfer between Argon Flow and Copper Plates
Yijin Mao, Yuwen Zhang
A simulation work aiming to study heat transfer coefficient between argon fluid flow and copper plate is carried out based on atomistic-continuum hybrid method. Navier-Stokes equations for continuum domain are solved through the Pressure Implicit with Splitting of Operators (PISO) algorithm, and the atom evolution in molecular domain is solved through the Verlet algorithm. The solver is validated
Multi-Stage Graph Neural Networks for Data-Driven Prediction of Natural Convection in Enclosed Cavities
Mohammad Ahangarkiasari, Hassan Pouraria
Buoyancy-driven heat transfer in closed cavities serves as a canonical testbed for thermal design. High-fidelity CFD modelling yields accurate thermal field solutions, yet its reliance on expert-crafted physics models, fine meshes, and intensive computation limits rapid iteration. Recent developments in data-driven modeling, especially Graph Neural Networks (GNNs), offer new alternatives for learn
Fluids 2025, 18, x
Arturo Rodriguez, Piyush Kumar
Accurately predicting aerothermal behavior is paramount for the effective design of hypersonic vehicles, as aerodynamic heating plays a pivotal role in influencing performance metrics and structural integrity. This study introduces a computational aerothermal framework and analyzes a blunt cone subjected to Mach 6 conditions, drawing inspiration from Stetson's foundational experimental work publis
Rational Compact Modeling of Transient Forced Laminar
M. N. Sabry, A. E. Hussin
Although transient convection is ubiquitous in natural and manmade phenomena, few research works attempted to create a compact model for it, leading to models that often contradict the underlying physics. This study analytically deduces the correct modeling pattern for a simple geometry that can be applied to various systems, such as the transient heating of evacuated solar tubes due to temporary
Investigation of Heat Transfer Rates on
HRUTUJ RAUT
A shell and tube heat exchanger design with respect to the total heat transfer rate and temperature profile has been investigated by numerical modelling. The HE comprises of a single tube with a length of 200mm and a shell diameter of 20mm and has been resolved by the two equation models namely, the k – epsilon and k – omega. The low RMS residual levels calculated showed that the convergence is be
Proceedings of the 10th World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering (MCM'24)
Favre Luc, Ferrand Martin
The crucial role played by Wet Cooling Towers (WCT) in many electricity production plants (e.g., nuclear power plants) make them a key parameter in the industrial design of such facilities. Their impact over the cooling water consumption and surrounding atmosphere through the formation and dispersion of a humid air plume has pushed the need to obtain proper models and simulations in order to antic
Numerical Simulation of Fluid Flow, Heat Transfer, Species Transfer, and Solidification in Billet Continuous Casting Mold with M-EMS
Wenjie Zhang, Sen Luo
Electromagnetic stirring in mold (M-EMS) has been widely used in continuous casting process to improve the solidification quality of the steel strand. In the present study, a 3D multi-physical-field mathematical model was developed to predict the macro transport phenomena in continuous casting mold with M-EMS using ANSYS commercial software, and was adopted to investigate the effect of current int
Electromagnetic Forces in Continuous Casting of Steel Slabs
Seong-Mook Cho, Brian G. Thomas
This paper reviews the current state of the art in the application of electromagnetic forces to control fluid flow to improve quality in continuous casting of steel slabs. Many product defects are controlled by flow-related phenomena in the mold region, such as slag entrapment due to excessive surface velocity and level fluctuations, meniscus hook defects due to insufficient transport of flow and
Real-time heat transfer and solidification model of billet continuous casting of low carbon steel
H. Wang, G. Li
The continuous casting process is a vital method for producing semi-finished steel products, where the cooling of liquid steel plays a significant role in determining strand quality. This study aims to establish a real-time heat transfer and solidification model applicable in industrial settings. By employing a two-dimensional model that runs online, the system recalculates critical parameters suc
A precise and practicable heat transfer model simulating the solidification process of continuous casting slab
B. G. Thomas, L. Zhang
Continuous casting and direct rolling technology have emerged as dominant methods for producing steel products like billets, blooms, and slabs, particularly in integrated iron and steel plants aiming to enhance energy efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality. Despite its benefits, the adoption of this technology remains limited in many developing countries. This paper presents a preci
Detection and Monitoring of Continuous Casting Mould Process
Liu Xiao, Yu Yan
Modern iron and steelmaking processes necessitate efficient monitoring and control of the continuous casting mould to ensure high-quality, defect-free strands. This study aims to investigate the state of mould heat transfer through both experimental monitoring and numerical simulation methods. The methodology includes the use of thermocouples to measure temperature variations within the mould, com
2001 Marco A. Ramirez Argaez Mathematical Modeling of Iron and Steel Making Processes. Modeling of a DC Electric Arc Furnace. Mixing i isijinternational.41.1146
L. Gu, G. Irons
The Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) process, a significant method for steel production, has been increasingly adopted, representing nearly 40% of global crude steel output. While advancements such as Direct Current (DC-EAF) have emerged, boasting enhanced energy and electrode efficiency alongside reduced noise, the primary benefit of the DC system lies in its ability to prevent flicker effects owing to
2000 Jonas Alexis Modeling of a DC Electric Arc Furnace. Heat Transfer from the Arc isijinternational.40.1089
M. A. Ramirez, G. Trapaga
This paper presents an advanced model of a direct current (DC) electric arc for predicting heat transfer, current density, and shear stresses at the interface of the steel bath surface in an electric arc furnace (EAF). The objective is to improve control of the metallurgical processes in EAFs and ladle furnaces (LFs) by coupling various existing models to enhance the predictive accuracy of heating
2014 document Electromagnetism and the Arc Efficiency of Electric Arc Steel Melting Furnaces jemaa.2014.67018
A. N. Makarov, V. V. Rybakova
This paper analytically studies the effect of electromagnetic blowing and slag height on the arc efficiency of electric arc steel melting furnaces (EAFs). It examines the interactions between the arc and furnace structure, demonstrating that when an arc is blown from under the electrode toward the walls of the furnace under the influence of electromagnetic forces, the effective output absorbed by
2012 J. L. G. Sanchez Effect of Foamy Slag Height on Hot Spots Formation inside the Electric Arc Furnace Based on a Radiation M isijinternational.52.804
J. L. G. SANCHEZ, A. N. CONEJO
Recent advancements in Electric Arc Furnaces (EAFs) have allowed for the integration of ultra high power transformers, enhancing melting efficiency while simultaneously increasing potential energy losses due to radiation. This study aims to investigate the effect of foamy slag height on the formation of hot spots within a 210-ton capacity industrial EAF using a radiation model. Utilizing temperatu
2010 O. J. P. Gonzalez Mathematical Modeling of the Melting Rate of Metallic Particles in the Electric Arc Furnace isijinternational.50.9
O. J. P. Gonzalez, M. A. Ramírez-Argaez
The melting process of direct reduced iron (DRI) is a critical aspect of its utilization in Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF), yet challenges remain in fully understanding the mechanisms involved. This study aims to elucidate the melting and dissolution phenomena of DRI within a multiphase system, including liquid slag, liquid steel, evolving gases, and solid particles. The methodology utilizes both exp
Toward a Simplified Arc Impingement Model in a Direct-Current Electric Arc Furnace
Mohamad Al-Nasser, Abdellah Kharicha
A 2D axisymmetric two-phase model was developed to study the effect of arc impingement on the liquid metal inside an electric arc furnace. The objective was to understand the dynamics of the arc flow, along with the associated heat transfer and magnetohydrodynamics of both the arc and the liquid metal. The methodology involved a parametric study that considered three different parameters to predic
Three‑dimensional computational fluid dynamics analysis of an electric submerged arc furnace
K. Karalis, N. Karalis
A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method is proposed to analyze the operation of a submerged electric arc furnace (SAF) used in ferronickel production. A three-dimensional mathematical model was developed for the time-dependent solution of fluid flow, heat transfer, and electromagnetic phenomena. Key properties of the slag, including density, viscosity, and electrical conductivity, were determi
Study on Gas-Solid Heat Transfer and Decomposition Reaction of Calcination Process in an Annular Shaft Kiln Based on the Finite Volume Method
Shaopei Duan, Baokuan Li
As an excellent reducing agent, lime has an important role in the steel production process. Annular Shaft Kiln (ASK) has been widely used in the lime production industry for its low cost, low footprint, high chemical activity, easy construction, and easy maintenance. Due to the high temperature generated inside ASK during operation, it is hard to observe the limestone decomposition process and the
OpenFOAM simulation of hydrodynamic characteristics of non New 2026 Next Mat
Himanshu Upreti, K. Srikanth
Due to the world's high energy requirement and growing environmental concerns, renewable power systems such as parabolic trough solar collectors (PTSC) have become more efficient. This research delves into the performance of a model related to the PTSC absorber tube section of TiO2-water nanofluid, i.e., a green, non-toxic alternative to conventional nanofluids. In this research, a non-Newtonian f
Method To Determine MgO and MgOHCl in Chloride Molten Salts
Noah Klammer, Chaiwat Engtrakul
A commercial blend of mainly carnallite (KCl MgCl2 6H2O) is considered as a next-generation heat transfer fluid in solar thermal plants. Corrosive properties of MgCl2 hydrates must be addressed at the operating temperatures of 500−720 °C. For successful chemical monitoring of the carnallite heat transfer fluid, an experimental method was developed to separate and titrate for MgO and MgOHCl from so
Thermal analysis of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing process
Mohamed Belhadj, Sana Werda
Wire arc additive manufacturing process (WAAM) is an innovative technology that offers freedom in terms of designing functional parts, due to its ability to manufacture large and complex workpieces with a high rate of deposition. This technology is a metal AM process using an electric arc heat source. The parts manufactured are affected by thermal residual stresses due to high-energy input between
Modeling of Transient Heat Transfer in Zinc Fixed-Point Cell
S. Krizmanic, T. Veliki
The current fixed-point calibration practice relies on furnaces that provide best achievable uniform temperature distribution, limiting the temperature gradients to about 10 mK to 20 mK along the ingot length. This paper outlines a numerical study conducted to further reveal the influences of the temperature gradients on the physical process involved and to bring some estimates for their influence
Prediction par transfert inverse d un ch
Clément Rousseau, Marcel Lacroix
Cet article présente une méthode novatrice et non intrusive pour estimer la conductance thermique de contact dans un mur de réacteur métallurgique. Il est crucial de déterminer la conductance thermique de contact au sein des parois du réacteur, notamment pour identifier et corriger les défauts de contact avant le démarrage du réacteur. Cette étude utilise une méthode inverse fondée sur la méthode
Is the performance of a virtual sensor e
M. LeBreux, M. Désilets
A virtual sensor is developed for predicting the time-varying thickness of the ledge on the inside surface of a wall of a high-temperature metallurgical reactor. The virtual sensor tracks the position of the solid-liquid phase front using thermal measurements taken from a heat flux sensor embedded in the reactor wall. The virtual sensor comprises a state observer coupled to a reduced model of the
Determination of condensation heat trans
R. Rabiee, M. Désilets
A mathematical model has been developed with the open source toolbox OpenFOAM to simulate the heat transfer process during flow condensation inside a smooth horizontal tube. The proposed model borrows some of the ideas of a recent boiling model, already developed in OpenFOAM 4.0. Modifications have been brought to this model to take into account the specific nature of flow condensation. A new coef
Improved heat transfer modeling of the t
François Allard, Martin Désilets
A thermal-electric model is developed using finite elements and thoroughly validated against thermal measurements performed in industrial aluminum electrolysis cells (AEC). Knowledge about the geometries of anode cover material (ACM) and anode crust is improved by measuring their profiles in industrial cells. Moreover, the shape of the cavity formed by the melting of the anode crust is predicted w
Interactions between two bubbles on a ho
Hiroki Kasumi, Paul J. Sides
This study investigates the interactions between two bubbles on a heated or cooled surface, focusing on the resulting motion and aggregation driven by thermal gradients. The objective is to extend existing theoretical frameworks concerning bubble dynamics by analyzing two bubbles simultaneously, rather than relying on single bubble models. We employed quasi-steady equations to solve for the temper
Model Experiments of Heat Transfer Coefficients Between Bath and Side Ledge in Aluminum Cells
Asbj0rn Solheim, Jomar Thonstad
The study investigates the heat transfer coefficients between the bath and the side ledge in aluminum cells, emphasizing the impact of various factors on heat transfer performance. The objective is to understand how gas flow rate (GF), anode immersion depth (AI), and anode/side-ledge distance (ALD) influence the heat transfer coefficient (hb). A low-temperature model cell, designed to simulate the
Formation of Side Ledge and Bottom Ledge
A. M. Ivanova, P. A. Arkhipov
The dynamic behavior (formation/dissolution) of the ledge, depending on the electrolyte overheating temperature, thermal resistance of the lining material, and composite of the cryolite–alumina electrolyte, is studied experimentally using a model installation mimicking the actual conditions of the electrolytic aluminum production. A window that enabled the change of the lining material is mounted
Experimental Studies of the Dynamic Form
A. M. Ivanova, P. A. Arkhipov
An experimental setup is created to study the dynamic behavior of the side ledge under the electrolysis in a cryolite-alumina electrolyte. The installation features a built-in window on the side panel, allowing for variation in the lining material and consequently the heat flow. The dynamic formation of a side ledge is experimentally investigated based on temperature, electrolyte velocity, and hea
Modelling of a rotary kiln for the pyrol
F. Marias, H. Roustan
This paper deals with the mathematical modelling of a rotary kiln which is used for the recycling of aluminium waste. The objective is to develop a model that captures the various physical and chemical processes occurring when particles of aluminium, coated with organic materials, are introduced into the kiln. The methodology involves coupling a bed model to describe the processes within the alumi