Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation Approach for Scrubber Wash Water pH Modelling

In the current article, we will use a CFD approach for the scrubber wash water dilution simulation, by considering the current MEPC (Marine Environment Protection Committee, a subsidiary of IMO—International Maritime Organization) regulations that are in force. The necessity for scrubber wash water...

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Published in:Energies (Basel) 2022-07, Vol.15 (14), p.5140
Main Authors: Ristea, Marian, Popa, Adrian, Scurtu, Ionut Cristian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alkalinity
Carbon
CFD
Cleaning
Cleaning systems
Computational fluid dynamics
Computer applications
Dilution
Energy
Environmental impact
Environmental protection
Exhaust gases
Exhaust systems
Flow rates
Flow velocity
Fluid dynamics
Fluid flow
Gas scrubbing
Geometry
Hydrodynamics
K-epsilon turbulence model
Marine environment
Modelling
pH modelling
scrubber
Seawater
Shipping industry
Simulation
Turbulence models
Velocity
Wash water
Water discharge
Water flow
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Summary:In the current article, we will use a CFD approach for the scrubber wash water dilution simulation, by considering the current MEPC (Marine Environment Protection Committee, a subsidiary of IMO—International Maritime Organization) regulations that are in force. The necessity for scrubber wash water pH modelling and its importance in the current environmental framework is emphasized. The presented 3D model is considered as a 400 mm hydraulic diameter fluid domain with two outlets and a discharge water flow rate of 3050 m3/h for the considered pH value of 3, obtained within a state-of-the-art exhaust gas scrubber solution developed by a major EGCS (Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems) supplier. The CFD study was developed by considering a k-ε turbulence model. In order to achieve accurate results, a structured mesh with two levels of refinement volumes was realized. Based on the obtained data and the various parameters discussed, the paper presents a way to investigate the optimal results for further analytical research of the scrubber washwater dilution process within the exhaust gas cleaning system.
ISSN:1996-1073
1996-1073
DOI:10.3390/en15145140