DEng Research: Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of a Biomass Pyrolysis Reactor

I am currently developing an innovative biomass pyrolysis reactor designed to maximize hydrogen gas production.

My research involves modeling the reactor using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques in ANSYS Fluent to simulate heat and mass transfer, fluid behavior, and reaction kinetics under different process conditions.

The goal of this research is to improve reactor efficiency and scalability for sustainable hydrogen production.

Core responsibilities

• Develop and refine CFD reactor models for biomass pyrolysis configurations.
• Simulate thermal fields, flow behavior, and coupled mass-transfer phenomena.
• Evaluate reaction-kinetic behavior under varying operating conditions.
• Compare design scenarios to identify improvements in hydrogen selectivity.
• Translate simulation insights into reactor design recommendations for scale-up.