Partial-Loop CLC Simulations

This chapter describes the partial-loop CLC models which consider the effects of fuel reactor and air reactor but ignore the influence of some connecting apparatus between fuel reactor and air reactor on the gas-solid interaction characteristics; thus, the partial-loop simulation can be more comprehensive than the single-reactor simulation but not as complete as the full-loop simulation. In the partial-loop simulation, the coupling of the two reactors is achieved through appropriate inlet and outlet boundary conditions. There are different ways to simplify the experimental system and realize the coupling of the fuel reactor and air reactor. Several examples are given in this chapter.