Euler-Lagrange CFD modelling of unconfined gas mixing in anaerobic digestion
- Submitting institution
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The University of Bradford
- Unit of assessment
- 12 - Engineering
- Output identifier
- 79
- Type
- D - Journal article
- DOI
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10.1016/j.watres.2015.08.042
- Title of journal
- Water Research
- Article number
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- First page
- 497
- Volume
- 85
- Issue
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- ISSN
- 0043-1354
- Open access status
- Out of scope for open access requirements
- Month of publication
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- Year of publication
- 2015
- URL
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0043135415301937?via%3Dihub
- Supplementary information
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- Output has been delayed by COVID-19
- No
- COVID-19 affected output statement
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- Forensic science
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- Criminology
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- Interdisciplinary
- No
- Number of additional authors
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2
- Research group(s)
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- Proposed double-weighted
- No
- Reserve for an output with double weighting
- No
- Additional information
- Traditional empirical approaches to anaerobic digester (AD) design mean that, whilst mixing is recognised as fundamental for successful digestion, the level of mixing required and its effects on biogas production are unknown. Optimised design will minimise energy input and maximise biogas yield, providing tangible environmental and financial benefits to the water industry. Accurate simulation of the mixing process is key to enhanced digester design. An innovative Euler-Lagrangian multiphase CFD model was developed to simulate gas mixing in AD. The model was validated with PIV data and is now being used for optimised digester design.
- Author contribution statement
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- Non-English
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- English abstract
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