Operator-Based Linearization approach for modeling of reactive flow and transport relevant to CCS

In this work, a novel globally implicit framework for reactive multiphase flow and transport has been implemented using the simulator DARTS and the geochemical package Reaktoro. This framework applies the Operator-Based Linearization (OBL) approach together with a Gibbs Energy Minimization (GEM) scheme to model complex nonlinear reactive...

A mechanistic modelling framework for swirling gas-liquid vertical pipe flow: Investigating the bubbly to columnar flow transition

This thesis is aimed at developing a fundamental understanding of the key physical mechanisms associated with swirling gas-liquid flow in a vertical pipe, in order to construct a mechanistic model for predicting the flow behaviour. The model is based on quasi-1D reasoning, in analogy to the classical models for gas-liquid flow without swirl. As...

Design of the scoop for the underwater exhaust system: A CFD study

Feadship yachts are designed for the leisure and cruising across the oceans. These luxury yachts are mostly powered by diesel engines or in some cases, a diesel-hybrid system. To prevent the inconvenience and the discomfort arising from the diesel exhaust gases for passengers, Feadship yachts are equipped with an underwater exhaust outlet. These...

Practical review & application of CFD to condensing multiphase flows in geometries relevant to Plate Heat Exchangers

In the quest for renewable energy for tropical islands, Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) has revealed itself as one of the most promising technologies. OTEC stands or falls with the performance of the condenser. Plate Heat Exchangers (PHEs) have proven their selves as effective heat transfer<br/>equipment for low enthalpy cycles such as...

Numerical simulations of core-annular flow through a horizontal pipe

Core-annular flow is an efficient flow regime for the transportation of viscous oils. The viscous oil in the core is surrounded and lubricated with an annulus of water. Water has a low viscosity and therefore reduces the pressure drop. Numerical simulations are performed for horizontal core-annular flow by using the Volume of fluid (VOF) method...

Heat transfer in finite sized particles suspensions

Heat transfer is important in many applications. For instance, due to the decrease in size of electronics, it<br/>becomes more necessary to have efficient and smaller cooling systems. In order to increase the effect of the<br/>cooling liquids used, it might be interesting to add extra solid particles with a high conductivity, to possibly<br/...

Influence of oil viscosity on oil-water core-annular flow through a horizontal pipe

Transportation of very viscous fluids through pipelines is a real challenge. With the depletion of light oils in reservoirs, it becomes economically favourable to harvest heavy crude oils to contribute to meeting the ever growing energy demand. A suitable candidate for the transportation of these very viscous oil is by means of core-annular flow...

Modeling of the exhaust plume of a submerged exhaust system: A numerical analysis of a submarine exhaust

The Royal Netherlands Navy (RNN) operates four diesel-electric submarines, the Walrus class. The submarines sail submerged on electric engines and periodically recharge the batteries with diesel engines at periscope depth. The exhaust gases are dispelled at the back of the sail below water level. During the sea trials it was observed that the...

Experimental study of Air-lift system in application of vertical transportation