FCT is the original and still the most experienced provider of a full range of modelling capability to apply to industrial design or problem resolution.
Combustion and heat transfer are very complex subjects which are not readily amenable to rigorous mathematical analysis. Prediction of the performance of burners, combustion equipment and associated plant is therefore extremely difficult. The choices for designing combustion and heat transfer systems are usually:
- Guesswork.
- Simple calculations combined with the extrapolation of experience.
- Model the system.
Modelling is the only reliable technique for the design of combustion and heat transfer systems. Its success is based on representing the pertinent features of the full size system in a physical or mathematical model which is based on sound and proven theory and fully validated. This technique gives reliable prediction of the operation of the full size plant and the following benefits:
- Experienced modellers produce quantitative results
- Fast turnaround
- Optimised heat transfer gives minimum
fuel consumption.
- In some processes product quality could be improved from optimised
heat transfer.
- Improved process understanding gives cost effective performance prediction.
- Minimises risk of tube failure, refractory failure, etc. and reduces associated maintenance costs.
Typical Modelling Applications:
- Cement Kilns & Precalciners
- Lime & Lime sludge kilns
- Alumina calciners
- Glass tanks and furnaces
- Incinerators
- Brick kilns
- Dust collectors
- Metals furnaces
- Air heaters
- Power boilers
- Petrochemical heaters
- Reformers
- Air and gas ducting
FCT has validated and advanced its modelling techniques over hundreds of projects with results implemented on industrial plants giving attractive payback from the benefits of improved efficiency and combustion.
Modelling is a core capability and activity of FCT-Combustion with a model laboratory in full time operation on industry projects.
