Fouling in columns is a persistent challenge in the chemical process industry, leading to decreased efficiency and increased operating costs. This paper presents an investigation into fouling behavior on individual random packing elements in packed columns using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. The study aims to gain a deeper understanding of how fouling grows and impacts the flow behavior, predicting areas susceptible to fouling and providing insights for improved design. The simulation results are validated against experimental results and show good agreement.
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