Reference number : GC-2017-Q3-00361, amendment number : , agreement type : G, recipient legal name : Macchi, Arturo (University of Ottawa)|Macchi, Arturo (Université d’Ottawa), recipient country : CA, recipient province : nan, recipient city : Ontario, recipient postal code : nan, program name english : Collaborative Research and Development Grants - Project, program name french : Subventions de recherche et développement coopérative - projet, program purpose english : The LC-FinerSM, a heavy oil hydroprocessor, is used by Syncrude Canada Ltd to upgrade Canadian bitumen to_x000D_
synthetic crude oil via catalytic hydrogenation. The LC-FinerSM geometry, in particular the entrance_x000D_
(gas-liquid distributor) and exit (liquid recycle pan), affects the reactor performance. An even spatial_x000D_
distribution of the fluids is essential for proper hydrogenation and to limit the formation of coke which, by_x000D_
settling at bottom of the reactor and detrimentally affecting the fluids distribution, can become_x000D_
self-propagating. The fluids distribution system also influences bubble formation, which in turn affects bed_x000D_
hydrodynamics and transport phenomena. Moreover, since bubbles do not readily coalesce in the bed, the_x000D_
original bubble size distribution likely impacts phase separation in the recycle pan, and gas entrained with the_x000D_
recycled liquid increases the gas flow through the distribution system resulting in greater bed gas holdups at the_x000D_
expense of the liquid holdup and ultimately product yield. Moreover, greater yields lead to better process_x000D_
energy efficiencies and thus reduced impact on the environment (e.g., greenhouse gas emissions)._x000D_
Optimization of economic return and environmental impact are central to the successful development of the_x000D_
Canadian oil sands industry, which will lead the growth in crude oil supply from 4.0 million barrels/day in_x000D_
2015 to an estimated 5.5 million barrels/day in 2030._x000D_
This research project will have both multiphase computational fluid dynamics and experimental campaigns,_x000D_
leveraged by existing unique equipment and specialized instrumentation. Enhancements in reactor_x000D_
performance, via changes in reactor internal geometry and operating conditions that increase the liquid holdup_x000D_
and run time, will be proposed. Graduate and undergraduate students will partake in operation of high pressure_x000D_
equipment at the pilot scale, mathematical modeling and communication/interaction with an industrial partner_x000D_
for complete and comprehensive training., program purpose french : The LC-FinerSM, a heavy oil hydroprocessor, is used by Syncrude Canada Ltd to upgrade Canadian bitumen to_x000D_
synthetic crude oil via catalytic hydrogenation. The LC-FinerSM geometry, in particular the entrance_x000D_
(gas-liquid distributor) and exit (liquid recycle pan), affects the reactor performance. An even spatial_x000D_
distribution of the fluids is essential for proper hydrogenation and to limit the formation of coke which, by_x000D_
settling at bottom of the reactor and detrimentally affecting the fluids distribution, can become_x000D_
self-propagating. The fluids distribution system also influences bubble formation, which in turn affects bed_x000D_
hydrodynamics and transport phenomena. Moreover, since bubbles do not readily coalesce in the bed, the_x000D_
original bubble size distribution likely impacts phase separation in the recycle pan, and gas entrained with the_x000D_
recycled liquid increases the gas flow through the distribution system resulting in greater bed gas holdups at the_x000D_
expense of the liquid holdup and ultimately product yield. Moreover, greater yields lead to better process_x000D_
energy efficiencies and thus reduced impact on the environment (e.g., greenhouse gas emissions)._x000D_
Optimization of economic return and environmental impact are central to the successful development of the_x000D_
Canadian oil sands industry, which will lead the growth in crude oil supply from 4.0 million barrels/day in_x000D_
2015 to an estimated 5.5 million barrels/day in 2030._x000D_
This research project will have both multiphase computational fluid dynamics and experimental campaigns,_x000D_
leveraged by existing unique equipment and specialized instrumentation. Enhancements in reactor_x000D_
performance, via changes in reactor internal geometry and operating conditions that increase the liquid holdup_x000D_
and run time, will be proposed. Graduate and undergraduate students will partake in operation of high pressure_x000D_
equipment at the pilot scale, mathematical modeling and communication/interaction with an industrial partner_x000D_
for complete and comprehensive training., agreement title english : Impact of Fluids Distribution and Separation Systems on the Fluid Dynamics of a Resid Hydroprocessor, agreement title french : Impact of Fluids Distribution and Separation Systems on the Fluid Dynamics of a Resid Hydroprocessor, agreement number : CRDPJ, agreement value : 239550.0, agreement start date : 2017-12-13, agreement end date : nan, description english : nan, description french : nan, expected results english : nan, expected results french : nan, additional information english : Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2021-2022)., additional information french : Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier (2017-2018 à 2021-2022)., owner organization : nserc-crsng, owner organization title : Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada