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Solid Biomass Combustion Simulation Using OpenFOAM

Solid Biomass Combustion Simulation Using OpenFOAM
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Author(s): Gabriel Fernando García Sánchez (Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Colombia), Jorge Luis Chacón Velasco (Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia)and Jairo René Martínez Morales (Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 31
Source title: Design Strategies for Efficient and Sustainable Building Facilities
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Roberto Alonso González-Lezcano (Universidad CEU San Pablo, Spain)and Sunil Kumar Sansaniwal (The Energy and Resources Institute, India)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-3200-9.ch019

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Abstract

Burning fossil fuels is the primary cause of global warming, with profound impacts on health, ecosystems, and infrastructure. Transitioning to renewable energy sources is crucial. Biomass, a key renewable source, offers benefits like carbon neutrality, lower emissions, and steady generation. Its use has surged, ranking it as the fourth major energy source globally. Combustion is the most common method for biomass energy; however, inefficiencies persist. Therefore, enhancing combustion efficiency is critical for emissions reduction. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models offer a promising avenue for optimization. OpenFOAM, an open-source CFD software, presents a valuable tool for simulating biomass combustion, yet its application in this field remains limited. This chapter proposes a methodology for biomass combustion simulation in OpenFOAM using “coalChemistryFoam” solver, offering a detailed examination of the current state of the field, the mathematical model within OpenFOAM, and the simulation procedure.

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