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Machine-learning-assisted high-temperature reservoir thermal energy storage optimization
High-temperature reservoir thermal energy storage (HT-RTES) has the potential to become an indispensable component in achieving the …
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Characterization of particle size and moisture content effects on mechanical and feeding behavior of milled corn (Zea mays L.) stover
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Multiscale Shear Properties and Flow Performance of Milled Woody Biomass
One dominant challenge facing the development of biorefineries is achieving consistent system throughput with highly variant biomass …
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On the Fidelity of Computational Models for the Flow of Milled Loblolly Pine: A Benchmark Study on Continuum-Mechanics Models and Discrete-Particle Models
The upstream of bioenergy industry has suffered from unreliable operations of granular biomass feedstocks in handling equipment. …
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Flow and Arching of Biomass Particles in Wedge-Shaped Hoppers
Poor understanding of the flow behavior of granular biomass material poses great challenges for the bioenergy industry, as the …
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Flow characterization of compressible biomass particles using multiscale experiments and a hypoplastic model
Poor flowability of compressible biomass particles poses severe handling challenges in all processes of biorefineries, which results in …
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Modeling root system growth around obstacles
State-of-the-Art models of Root System Architecture (RSA) do not allow simulating root growth around rigid obstacles. Yet, the presence …
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A density dependent Drucker-Prager/Cap model for ring shear simulation of ground loblolly pine
Integrated biorefineries suffer from equipment down-time due to poor understanding of the flowability of biomass-derived feedstock. …
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A Review of Computational Models for the Flow of Milled Biomass Part I: Discrete-Particle Models
Biomass is a renewable and sustainable energy resource. Current design of biomass handling and feeding equipment leverage both …
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A Review of Computational Models for the Flow of Milled Biomass Part II: Continuum-Mechanics Models
The design of efficient material-handling systems for milled lignocellulosic biomass is challenging due to their complex particle …
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