Barracuda v14.4

Barracuda v14.4, the latest computational ?uid dynamics (CFD) software specialized for modeling ?uid-particle ?ow problems in industrial applications, provides the ability to predict erosion in chemical plant equipment caused by particle-wall impacts. Based on the Computational Particle Fluid Dynamics (CPFD) numerical method, which combines a Eulerian approach for the ?uid with a Lagrangian formulation for the particles, Barracuda is a specialized form of CFD designed speci?cally for modeling of ?uidized systems. Because the solids are treated as discrete particles with a full particle-size distribution, Barracuda is able to calculate an erosion index based on the individual particle mass, velocity, and impact angle with solid surfaces. High-wear locations may be identi?ed, whether the surface is metallic or refractory-lined, and the software may be used to predict the impact on erosion rates of changes to the design or operating conditions. Barracuda is widely used for modeling of circulating ?uidized beds (CFBs), ?uidized-bed reactors (FBRs), ?uid catalytic cracking (FCC) units, and other gas-solid or liquid-solid processing equipment. Detailed chemical reactions may also be modeled.