How do I model a Fluidized Bed Reactor in Aspen Plus?

Solution ID: 138526

Product(s): Aspen Plus
Version(s): V8.4, V8.6
Primary subject: BPS models, Unit Operations
Last Modified: 27-Nov-2013
Attached files (filesize):
Fluidized bed reactor
demo.zip (2138 k):
Fluidized bed reactor demo
Associated Solutions:
ID: 138944
Application Examples: Modeling Spray Dryers and Fluidized Bed Reactors and Using
Conceptual Solids Models in Aspen Plus V8.4
ID: 139960 Modeling Fluidized Bed Reactors, Dryers, and Agglomerators
Problem Statement
How do I model a Fluidized Bed Reactor in Aspen Plus?
Solution
The attached Aspen Plus V8.4 demo will show you how a fluidized bed reactor can be modeled in Aspen
Plus. There is an associated PDF to guide you through the steps.
This example will cover
Basic description of the fluidized bed model including bottom zone and freeboard calculation methods
and other capabilities
Setting up the geometry and configuration of a circulating fluidized bed reactor as well as the
reactions occurring in the reactor
Use the out-of-the-box plots available to understand the reactions and other changes occurring in the
fluidized bed reactor.
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Keywords
Solids Capabilities, Unit Operations, Energy optimization, Fluidized Bed


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