Computational Fluid Dynamics-Based Efficiency Evaluation of Ammonia Containing Gas Combustion in the Claus Reaction Furnaces

Abstract

Based on the computational fluid dynamics method using ANSYS Fluent software, we carried out a simulation of acid gases combustion process in the Claus furnaces with further combustion of ammonia containing gas originated from sour water stripper. The sulphur recovery unit of the heavy residue conversion complex owned by TAIF-NK was considered as a research subject. As per the results of CFD-simulation, the optional scenarios were defined for utilization of ammonia containing acid gases in the sulphur recovery unit by adjustment of gas composition, thermodynamic conditions, as well as by controlling the flow pattern in the Furnace. The data obtained agree quite well with the actual performance parameters of the existing unit and the findings in the public domain.