Computational Fluid Dynamics Applied to Waste-to-Energy Processes A Hands-On Approach

Computational Fluid Dynamics Applied to Waste-to-Energy Processes: A Hands-On Approach provides the key knowledge needed to perform CFD simulations using powerful commercial software tools. The book focuses on fluid mechanics, heat transfer and chemical reactions. To do so, the fundamentals of CFD are presented, with the entire workflow broken into manageable pieces that detail geometry preparation, meshing, problem setting, model implementation and post-processing actions. Pathways for process optimization using CFD integrated with Design of Experiments are also explored. The book?s combined approach of theory, application and hands-on practice allows engineering graduate students, advanced undergraduates and industry practitioners to develop their own simulations.

Dr. Valter Silva is a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM), University of Aveiro, Portugal. He has coordinated several national and international projects, garnering over €2 million in funding as PI and over €20 million as co-PI and team member.

Dr. João Sousa Cardoso is a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Lisbon, Portugal, focusing on techno-economic analysis and simulation of thermochemical processes.

• Provides the skills needed to perform real-life simulation calculations through a combination of mathematical background and real-world examples, including step-by-step tutorials
• Presents worked examples in complex processes as combustion or gasification involving fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, and complex chemistry sets