The OGS model is configured and used for simulation of the LASGIT project. The modeling conditions and the simulation results from the previous work by Walsh and Calder (2009) are analyzed to see if the simulation configuration is done correctly and to apply for the LASGIT project. Except for the unrealistic modeling conditions used previously, the simulation results successfully demonstrated helium propagation that is typical for the two-phase flow. The results indicated that the relations of capillary pressure and the relative permeability against water saturation used previously should be updated. An elaborated simulation with more realistic parameters should be used to improve the weak points of preliminary work.

This study aims to investigate the behavior characteristics of solid particles within conical spouted beds depending on the inlet gas velocity. Electrical capacitance volume tomography was applied to the measurements of the instantaneous gas-solid flow structures in a conical spouted bed. The effects of inlet gas velocity on the solid volume fraction and pressure were investigated. The different inlet gas velocities showed a certain influence on the gas?solid flow behaviors in the conical spouted bed. A symmetric core-annulus structure in the conical spouted bed was observed. Solid particles in the core and annulus areas were mixed at the ratio U/Ums = 1.6. It would be efficient to operate a fast pyrolysis reactor for the high heat and mass transfer of waste woods and sand particles.