or almost 20 years KFS
have been using Compu-
tational Fluid Dynamics
(CFD) as part of the design
process for combustion
systems used primarily in rotary kiln
applications. The experience gained with
this difficult application combined with
recent investment in new high perfor-
mance hardware has allowed KFS to
become a leader in combustion and flow
modelling in a wide range of applica-
tions. KFS have expanded their capability
and now offers CFD modelling as a con-
sultancy service to the wider market.
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KFS apply a solutions-based approach
to projects, developing representative
models and using our in-house expertise
to identify solutions for existing prob-
lems or to optimise designs and opera-
tion. Every model developed is bespoke
and created using the most appropriate
technique for the application.
Examples where this approach has been
successfully applied by KFS include:
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Boilers
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Cyclones
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Process Ductwork
•
Fired Heaters
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Burners
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Furnaces
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Dryers
•
Calciners
CFD Modelling previously carried out
by KFS has looked at a range of issues
beyond combustion including: wear
analysis within systems to increase life of
components, air flow analysis in process
ducts and burners where poor air flow
and distribution affect performance,
solid distribution and particle dropout in
cyclones, dryers and ducting. The mod-
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elling techniques used can be applied to
similar applications and systems.
KFS work with the customer to develop
a full understanding of the system to
be modelled. This allows us to create
the most representative model to assist
in problem resolution. The modelling
output is then post-processed to analyse
the system parameters prior to use of the
model to help develop solutions.
KFS will not only model your system but
also put together a package of solutions
developed by their experienced engi-
neering team. This can include concep-
tual design through to detailed engineer-
ing, as appropriate.
The correct application of CFD modelling
can take the guesswork out of process
design and product development, or
replace time-consuming, expensive
or impractical physical modelling. It
also provides a powerful tool to help
overcome ongoing process problems,
optimise existing operations and reduce
running and maintenance costs.
KFS have successfully used our solu-
tion-based CFD approach to provide
technical support to a range of organisa-
tions from small independent operators
to large multinationals, as well as to
specialist equipment suppliers.
If you would like to explore how KFS can
use its powerful CFD modelling capa-
bility to help resolve design or process
problems then please call our team to
discuss how we can help.
KFS Ltd
Unit C Brow Business Centre
Copyground Lane
High Wycombe
Bucks, HP12 3HE
UK
T: +44 1494 450539
F: +44 1494 530518
[email protected]
www.kilnflame.com