Integration of tracing with computational fluid dynamics for industrial process investigation. Final report of a co-ordinated research project 2001-2003

This TECDOC summarizes the main achievements of the Coordinated Research Project (CRP) on Integration of Residence Time Distribution (RTD) which is an experimental method and the tracing with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) which is a numerical simulation method for industrial process visualization and optimization. It provides basic information about the CFD simulation of industrial processes, gives the main lines of the CFD-RTD software and illustrates their use through many case studies. It will help the radiotracer and chemical engineering specialists in introducing modern modeling methods to industry and in transferring the technology from developed to developing countries. The CFD-RTD software is attached to the TECDOC. This publication can be used as basic course in tracer methodology in university curricula of chemical engineering, engineering processing, and oil and gas reservoir engineering faculties. The report is also of interest to industrial managers and decision-makers that are generally educated in areas outside of nuclear applications. It seeks to inform both the specialist and non-specialist reader about the application and impact of radiotracer technology in modern industry. The report can also be used for the further promotion of radiotracer technology in developing IAEA Member States