Pressure Distribution Characteristics Research Articles

Research on the Accuracy of Clothing Simulation Development: The Influence of Human Body Part Characteristics on Virtual Indicators

Currently, many virtual simulation design studies of compression pants do not consider pressure distribution and human body characteristics. Therefore, this study aimed to optimize the simulation design accuracy of compression pants by investigating female body characteristics to improve the pressure distribution and enhance comfort. Firstly, we divided the body part features into flexible and rigid parts, performed compression relationship analysis between the material and the body, and collected qualitative and quantitative data related to the potential influencing factors. Subsequently, by conducting correlation analysis of the data, a pressure prediction model was established to address the pressure value errors in the simulation data. The research results showed that there was a significant difference between the real and virtual pressures in the flexible parts of the female body, and that the real pressure was closely related to the elasticity and thickness properties of the material. By optimizing virtual pressure values, the consistency between the virtual pressure and real test results can be significantly improved. The accurate prediction and optimization of pressure values can lead to the reduction of material waste and energy consumption during the manufacturing process.

Modelling and performance improvement of an annular grooved thrust air bearing

PurposeThis paper aims to combine the grooves with an annular air thrust bearing with multi-hole restrictors and discusses the influence of the groove parameters on the bearing performance.Design/methodology/approachFour models of aerostatic bearings with grooves of different geometries are established. The pressure distribution, load-carrying capacity (LCC), stiffness and flow characteristics of the flow field in the bearing clearances are obtained by computational fluid dynamics simulation.FindingsThe numerical and simulation results show that air bearing with grooved restrictors can slow down the pressure drop at the air inlet and increase the LCC and stiffness of the bearing. The gas flow in the aerostatic bearing is also studied, and the air vortex in the recess is analyzed.Originality/valueThis research optimizes the structure of the annular air thrust bearing, analyzes the gas vortex in the recess, improves the LCC and stiffness of the bearing and provides a reference for the bearing in the selection of groove parameters.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/ILT-01-2023-0006/

A Numerical Study of the Hydrodynamic Noise of Podded Propulsors Based on Proper Orthogonal Decomposition

Podded propulsors have become a focal point of research in the field of marine propulsion in recent years due to their high efficiency, low noise, and excellent maneuverability. To investigate the acoustic characteristics induced by the flow field of podded propulsors, a high-precision unsteady numerical simulation was conducted using the Delayed Detached Eddy Simulation (DDES) coupled with Ffowcs Williams–Hawkings (FW-H) equations. Multiple spatial acoustic receiving arrays were employed, and analysis methods including Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) and Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) were utilized to determine the spatial distribution of the acoustic field of the podded propulsor. The results show that the blade passing frequency and the shaft frequency consistently dominate as the primary characteristic frequencies. On the plane of the propeller disk, the distribution of sound pressure levels is uniform without distinct directivity. Across the space curved surface, approximately the first ten POD modes encompass 99.8% of the total energy, and their spatial distribution characteristics of sound pressure are closely related to the pod structure. Additionally, these modes exhibit characteristic frequencies such as the blade passing frequency and shaft frequency. The spatial distribution of sound pressure at a single frequency on the spatial surface corresponds well with the results obtained from the POD analysis.

The Micro-Flow Mechanism of Polymer Flooding in Dual Heterogeneous Reservoirs Considering the Wettability.

There have been some studies conducted about the single factor viscoelasticity of polymer solution or wettability effect on the micro-flow mechanism of polymer flooding. In this paper, the flow mechanism of polymer solution in dual heterogeneous reservoir considering the wettability and gravity was studied. The influences of wettability and rock particle shape on flow characteristics were studied based on the characteristics of saturation and pressure distribution. Compared with the simulation results of polymer flooding in three different rock particle shapes porous media, the oil displacement efficiency of the circular particle model is the highest at 91.57%, which is 3.34% and 11.48% higher than that in the hexagonal and diamond models, respectively. The influence of wettability was studied by the circular particle model. The oil displacement efficiency under water-wet conditions was higher than that under oil-wet conditions. The displacement process considering gravity was affected by the crossflow caused by gravity and viscous force, and the micro-oil displacement efficiency was 9.87% lower than that of non-gravity. Considering the wettability, vertical crossflow will be formed. The oil displacement efficiency under water-wet conditions was 3.9% higher than in oil-wet conditions. The research results can not only expand and enrich the micro-flow mechanism of viscoelastic polymer solution, but also provide reference and guidance for polymer flooding scheme design.

A new artificial lateral line attitude perception method based on mixed activation function-multilayer perceptron (MAF-MLP)

Attitude perception is significant for state recognition and navigation of underwater applications. However, few studies have combined pressure sensors with gyroscopes for attitude sensing alone, and even fewer have addressed how to obtain the pitch angle, roll angle and travel speed at the same time. To make up for these shortcomings, an artificial lateral line attitude perception method based on mixed activation function-multilayer perceptron (MAF-MLP) model was proposed to recognize various attitudes of underwater vehicles. The artificial lateral line carrier model is created based on the lateral line structure of fish, and its surface pressure distribution characteristics are obtained by simulation analysis. The artificial lateral line (ALL) system and the data collection board equipped with a gyroscope module are used to conduct underwater experiments, and the gyroscope is used to collect the carrier attitude information in real-time to improve model prediction accuracy. Finally, the experimental data agree with the theoretical analysis results, and the MAF-MLP model is used as the data source to predict the carrier attitude. The results show that the MAF-MLP model can accurately predict the pitch angle, roll angle and travel speed, which provides a theoretical basis for realizing the state identification and navigation of the underwater vehicle.

Aerodynamic interference mechanism of vertical vortex-induced vibration of a ∏-shaped girder paralleled with a truss girder

In this study, the aerodynamic interference characteristics and mechanism of vertical vortex-induced vibration (VIV) of a ∏-shaped steel–concrete composite girder of a highway cable-stayed bridge and a steel truss girder of a railway cable-stayed bridge are investigated via experimental and numerical simulation methods, respectively. To this end, firstly, wind tunnel tests are conducted on section models with a geometry scale of 1:60, consisting of the ∏-shaped girder paralleled with truss girders to investigate their aerodynamic interference behaviors. Moreover, the fluid–structure interaction (FSI) approach based on dynamic mesh and user defined functions (UDF) is applied to study the wind-induced vibrations (WIV) of the single ∏-shaped girder and two parallel main decks for wind attack angle of 0°, respectively. Furthermore, the characteristics of vorticity, surface pressure, and vortex-induced force (VIF) distributions of the ∏-shaped girder and the truss girder are analyzed to investigate the aerodynamic interference mechanism. The results reveal that, the significant vertical vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) of the single ∏-shaped girder are observed, however, no obvious vertical VIV occurs for the single truss girder. Moreover, when the truss girder locates in the windward of the ∏-shaped girder, no obvious vertical VIV responses are observed. However, the ∏-shaped girder and the truss girder both exhibit significant vertical VIV responses for wind from the ∏-shaped girder side, and the maximum vertical VIV amplitude of the ∏-shaped girder is amplified by 32% compared with the single ∏-shaped girder. The vortices shed from the truss girder section disrupt the regular vortex shedding of the ∏-shaped girder section, thus suppressing the VIV of the ∏-shaped girder section. The WIV of the truss girder section is due to the forced vibration caused by the vortex impact of the dominant vortices shed from the ∏-shaped girder section. As the downstream flow field is blocked by the truss girder section, the scale and intensity of the dominant vortices is increased, leading to an amplification of the VIF and the VIV amplitude of the ∏-shaped girder section.

Thermal Field Simulation and Thermal Capacity Influence Factor Analysis of Disc Brake Based on Thermal-structure Coupling

The matching and heat dissipation capacity of the brake have an important impact on the braking performance of the vehicle. During braking, most of the driving kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted into the internal energy of the brake disc through friction heat generation, resulting in a quick rise in the temperature of the brake disc, thus causing a complex thermal-solid coupling problem. This paper takes the disc brake of a certain vehicle as the analysis object, establishes the finite element model of the disc brake through hypermesh, and analyzes the distribution characteristics of the contact pressure between the friction pad and the brake disc under clamping and torsion braking behaviors. A thermal-solid coupling simulation analysis method considering the actual heat flow and heat transfer boundary of the brake disc is proposed. Compared with the temperature field of the bench test, the simulation accuracy reaches 97%. Finally, three types of brake discs with point rib, rotation rib and straight rib are designed, and the influence of brake disc thickness, shape and number of ventilation rib on the thermal capacity of brake disc is analysed. It provides guidance for the structural design of brake discs and can replace partial tests and shorten the brake disc development cycle.

Sparse-measurement-based peak wind pressure evaluation by super-resolution convolutional neural networks

An accurate estimation of the extreme wind pressure acting on glazed panels is essential for the wind-resistant design of buildings. The traditional time-length-velocity (TVL) approach is severely dependent on the determination of the TVL factors and the selection of single-point measurement tap. To overcome the difficulties, this study aims to generate a generalized model based on convolutional neural network (CNN) to reconstruct the super-resolution pressure distributions from low-resolution pressure measurements at different wind directions. The constraint represented by the pressure gradient are embedded in the loss function of the CNN to enable the model to generate real pressure distribution characteristics. By spatially averaging the super-resolution distributions, the peak space-averaged pressure on the glazed panels could be finally predicted. On the basis of a rectangle-section high-rise building, the regions near the top corner and near the middle-height under different wind directions are focused on. Results show that the pressure peaks computed from the super-resolution distributions can provide more accurate and robust representations for the true area-averaged peaks, compared with the traditional TVL method. The generalization ability of the pressure gradient guided SRCNN is systematically investigated among different pressure modes and flow patterns influenced by the incident angles.

Pressure plateau of separation induced by shock impingement in a Mach 5 flow

Separation induced by impinging shock is a fundamental feature in supersonic and hypersonic flows; however, it is difficult to predict the pressure plateau due to a limited theoretical understanding of the effect of impinging shock strength. In this study, the evolution of the separation configuration and pressure distribution with changes in impinging shock angle is examined, and a theoretical equation for predicting the pressure plateau based on minimum entropy production is proposed. For validation, an experimental device that can measure wall pressure in the separation region at high spatiotemporal resolution is developed, and schlieren visualization is employed to capture the flow structure. Accordingly, the fine characteristics of pressure distributions along the centreline of the separation region as well as the reattachment region induced by shock impingement at various angles ( $8.5^\circ$ to $30.5^\circ$ ) are obtained in a flow of Mach number 5 and Reynolds number ${\approx }1.4\times 10^7\ {\rm m}^{-1}$ . The experimental results agree well with the theoretical results; both indicate that the pressure distribution is strongly related to the impinging shock strength and that there is a critical flow deflection angle $\alpha ^\ast$ ( ${\approx }20.8^\circ$ for Mach 5). The pressure in the separation region grows nearly linearly with increasing impinging shock strength when the flow deflection angle of the impinging shock is less than $\alpha ^\ast$ ; the pressure stops growing and resides in a small range when the flow deflection angle is larger than $\alpha ^\ast$ . Therefore, the impinging shock strength should be considered a main factor when predicting the pressure plateau.

Instability mechanism and failure criteria of large-span flexible PV support arrays under severe wind

Compared with independent flexible PV support, the entire structure force performance and transfer mechanism of inter-row cables and inter-span rods of flexible PV support arrays are more complex, it is easy to have large vibration or even instability failure under strong wind. In this study, the three-span and five-row flexible PV support array of a 66 MW Fishery-PV Complementary demonstration site in the eastern coastal region of China is used as the research object. The rigid body pressure measurement wind tunnel test was designed and carried out, and the wind pressure distribution characteristics of the PV panels surface were analyzed. A three-dimensional explicit dynamics model of the flexible PV support array considering inter-row cables and inter-span rods is established, and the wind-induced dynamic response characteristics and instability processes of the large-span flexible PV support array are effectively simulated. Finally, the instability mechanism of the large-span flexible PV support array is revealed, and the dual failure criteria based on structural deformation and energy increment are proposed. Results demonstrated that the maximum values of displacement and von Mises stress of the large-span flexible PV support array are concentrated in the 1st row of the span in the windward side. The array under 0° and 180° wind direction angles induces local instability and failure at wind speeds of 51 m/s and 46 m/s due to the failure of the 1st row of triangular rods and crossed diagonal rods on the windward side, respectively, and the rods instability mechanisms are Eulerian buckling mechanism and Limit point buckling mechanism, respectively. When the axial compression ratio [Δ] > 0.1 or the strain energy increment [ΔU] > 1.0 × 105J of the instability rod, the structure will be locally destabilized. This paper presents a systematic work around the wind-induced response and instability characteristics of the large-span flexible PV support array, the results are of significance for the engineering application of solar energy generation structures.

Numerical Simulation of Heat Transfer Characteristics of Finned Tube Heat Exchanger at Different Flow Velocities

A heat exchanger is an important component where high-temperature hot air and normal-temperature water exchange heat. The heat exchange area of the finned tube heat exchanger is calculated by the rated working conditions. However, with the decrease of the heat storage temperature, the hot air temperature at the outlet of the thermodynamic energy storage device changes in a large range, directly affecting the heat exchange capacity and efficiency of the finned tube heat exchanger. This paper’s three-dimensional model is established. The heat exchanger of the finned tube is designed according to the temperature of the outlet section and the return section temperature of the heat storage system. The thermodynamic physical parameter property and characteristics of which heat exchanger’s finned tube in the air’s velocity range of 1∼10 m/s are simulated by fluent software. The velocity, temperature, pressure, and heat exchanger coefficient distribution characteristics at different positions along the airflow direction are obtained. The simulation results show that the mean flow velocity is 2.0 m/s and 5.0 m/s at the inlet cross-section. The average temperature difference between the inlet and outlet is 69.5 K and 100.5 K, respectively. The fin surface temperature difference between the first and eighth rows of finned tubes is 12.5 K and 14.4 K, respectively. The air pressure loss at the air channel inlet’s section and outlet’s section is 16.1 Pa and 69.4 Pa, respectively. When the inlet flow rate change from starting at 1.0 m/s and ending at 10.0 m/s, the tube’s wall coefficient of heat transfer, which is the second level of finned tubes, only increases by 1.8 times. The tube’s wall coefficient of heat transfer of the eighth level of finned tubes increases by the maximum, to 5 times the original, but the heat energy exchange capacity of which the second level of finned tubes is always the strongest.

Mixed Comparison of Intervention with Assistive Devices for Plantar Pressure Distribution and Anatomical Characteristics in Adults with Pes Cavus: Systemic Review with Network Meta-Analysis

Background: Pes cavus is a multiplanar foot deformity with an abnormal plantar pressure distribution and an overhigh medial longitudinal arch (MLA). Its causes are complex. In the past, people have usually focused on clinical surgery for pes cavus. However, this is not necessarily the best choice for some patients with non-ongoing or mild symptoms. In the 21st century, studies have just begun to focus on assistive devices intervention for pes cavus, which has been proven to be an effective non-surgical treatment. However, the effectiveness of assistive devices for patients with arched feet of any etiology has not been evaluated and evidence-based guidelines for clinical treatment options are lacking. Methods: A systematic review and network meta-analysis were performed, employing a comprehensive search across the databases of Web of Science, PubMed, as well as Scopus. The selected studies adhered to specific eligibility criteria, which included: (1) involving patients with pes cavus; (2) interventions with assistive devices; and (3) outcome measures of plantar pressure distribution and anatomical characteristics (MLA). Meanwhile, the standard mean difference was selected as the effect size. Results: A total of three studies were selected, and the authors achieved an agreement on the risk of bias with a kappa value equal to 0.74. According to the results of network meta-analysis, customized foot orthotics compared to other devices (lace-up ankle-support brace, semirigid brace) demonstrated the highest likelihood of being the most effective in optimizing plantar-pressure distribution among pes cavus patients. On the other hand, wearing hard custom foot orthotics compared to other devices (soft custom foot orthotics, off-the-shelf orthotics) showed the greatest potential in improving the medial longitudinal arch (MLA) of pes cavus patients. Discussion: Although becoming better than wearing regular footwear, wearing lace-up ankle-support braces or semirigid braces might not be optimal choices for treatments of pes cavus with the potential mechanism that the internal force created by the fixation of the proximal joint might be much less than the ground reaction force loaded on the distal segments that touch the ground. It could be concluded that foot orthotics show great potential in treating pes cavus under non-surgical conditions. This systematic review could provide valuable evidence for future research and clinical practice. Other: The PROSPERO Registration Number is CRD42022349687.

Analysis of Airflow Patterns and Pressure Distribution Characteristics on Cars with Variations of Under Front End Tilt Angle

The airflow across the underbody of the car will affect the lift and drag of a car. Part under front end car vehicle is one of the factors in the car that causes drag and also lift. This research was conducted to determine the airflow pattern and pressure distribution characteristics, such as static pressure, dynamic pressure, and pressure coefficient, which affect the performance of the test vehicle with variations in the angle of the under-front end. Experimental testing was carried out on 4 specimens, namely car vehicles with variations in tilt angles under front end 0°, 5°, 10°, and 15° inside the wind tunnel with a speed of 5.47 m/s. The results showed that the under front end of the 0° tilt angle is an area with low pressure, where the lift that occurs is relatively smaller than the under front end area which varies the angle of inclination. However, pressure fluctuations experienced by an angle of 10° are more stable than 0°.

Numerical explorations of the vortex-induced vibration of a streamlined box girder with water-filled barriers

The present study aims to investigate the charactefristics of vortex-induced vibrations (VIVs) of a streamlined box girder equipped with water-filled barriers (WFBs) through two-dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. Initially, the VIV behavior of the bridge section is examined by considering various positions of WFBs and angles of attack (α), focusing on parameters involving vibration amplitude, surface pressure distribution, and flow field. Subsequently, in order to reveal the underlying VIV mechanism, the bridge section with WFBs commonly positioned was chosen to evaluate the contribution or inhibition of wind loads on specific regions around the bridge's surface to VIV, based on the pressure distribution and energy input process characteristics. The numerical results demonstrate that if the WFBs are positioned closer to the railing on the windward side of the bridge, as α shifts from negative to positive, the separated vortex on the upper surface of the bridge section tends to be larger. Additionally, the shedding of vortices at the tail of the deck becomes more pronounced, creating a greater periodic force on the bridge section and making it more vulnerable to VIV. The mean and standard deviations of pressure coefficients, as well as the predominant frequencies of the distributed pressures, are closely correlated with various stages of the VIV development process. The occurrence of VIV is actively triggered by the wind load acting on the upper surface upstream and lower surface downstream, while conversely, the wind load acting on the downstream of the upper surface and the upstream of the lower surface tends to inhibit the VIV. Moreover, it is worth noting that the growth rate of energy consumption on the downstream of upper surface is more significant than that of energy consumption in other regions, which makes a main effect on limiting the amplitude of VIV.

Study of accelerated erosion of elbow-shaped connections with corrosion defects

In the later stages of gas field development, corrosion and erosion wear often occur in elbow-shaped connections used for gas transportation. Combined with laboratory corrosion experiments, the paper is based on CFD to study the distribution characteristics of pressure and velocity in the flow field for the elbow with pre-set corrosion defects. Simultaneously, the specific procedure is designed to track the formation of Dean vortices, thereby revealing the impact patterns of different corrosion defect features on the erosion outcomes of the elbow. Accordingly, the effect of different arrangement, number and form of corrosion defects on erosion wear was systematically analyzed. The results show that: (1) A comparative analysis of the three different defect distribution forms indicates that erosion occurs mainly at the bend near the outlet Section (45° ~ 60°). Double corrosion defects in the radial distribution will significantly accelerate the rate of pipe erosion, changing the location of maximum erosion rate. (2) By controlling the number of corrosion defects to represent the size of the corroded area, the study reveals as the number of defects increases, the rate and area of erosion in surface of the target material increases significantly. Thus, the area of the corrosion will explicitly change the effect of erosion. (3) As the depth of the defects (corrosion rate) increase, the erosion rate around the radial and axial defects increases exponentially compared to the absence of corrosion, reaching a maximum of 7.8 × 10−6 kg/(m2·s). Corrosion and erosion are two complementary forms of damage to pipe in the production process. The presence of corrosion defects leads to faster erosion rates and changes in the overflow area, reducing service life. Hence, only a reasonable control of both types of wear can ensure the longevity of gas production and transportation.

Dynamic evaluation of microscopic damage and fluid flow behavior in reservoir shale under deviatoric stress

This study presented a three-dimensional reconstruction method for digital shale cores in detail and examined the impact of deviatoric stress on the microscopic damage and fluid flow behavior in reservoir shale under deviatoric stress. In particular, this paper investigated the distribution of damage, deformation, and stress in shale under different deviatoric stresses. In addition, the characteristics of fluid velocity and pressure distribution under deviatoric stress and permeability evolution were discussed. The results showed that: (1) The deformation and damage in digital cores increased with the deviatoric stress, and the pore area will be more affected by deviatoric stress than the matrix area. (2) The fluid velocity distribution varies significantly between the matrix and the pore area, and the flaky connected fracture will aggravate this difference. (3) The fluid velocities of digital cores D1 and D2 decreased first and then increased with the increase of the deviatoric stress. (4) The permeability of digital cores D1 and D2, as the deviatoric stress increased, initially decreased due to rock deformation but subsequently increased due to the increasing damage.

Study of Reasonable Grouting Pressure in the Process of Measuring Coal Seam Gas Pressure and Application.

Coal seam gas pressure is an important index to evaluate the risk of coal outbursts. The accuracy of measurement is closely related to the quality of hole sealing, and reasonable grouting pressure is one of the key factors to determine the quality of hole sealing. To obtain a reasonable grouting pressure, a mathematical model for slurry flow was established based on the relationship between the seepage law of the slurry and the properties of the borehole surrounding a rock. According to the conditions of the working face 11111 of the coal seam Ji15-17 in Pingdingshan No. 13 Coal Mine, the reasonable grouting pressure in the process of hole sealing and pressure measurement were simulated by COMSOL multiphysics numerical simulation software. After comparing the pressure distribution and slurry diffusion characteristics in the borehole under different grouting pressures, it is concluded that the reasonable grouting pressure is 4 MPa. When 4 MPa grouting pressure to seal the hole is used during actual engineering verification, the measured gas pressure is 2.7 MPa, which is more accurate than the result obtained under conditions of sealing with normal pressure grouting.

Simulation Investigation on the Structure and Its Influence on the Impinging Pressure of the Carbon Dioxide Jet.

An improved understanding of the mechanisms of SC-CO2 jet drilling technology is important for the application of this new technology. The flow field structure and dynamic fluctuation of SC-CO2 jets are the key factors affecting the jet erosion performance. To improve the erosion performance of the SC-CO2 jet, it is necessary to study the relationship between the different flow fields of the jet. In this study, a numerical simulation model for SC-CO2 jet drilling technology is established. Based on the modified real-gas model, the pressure distribution and flow field characteristics of the SC-CO2 jet were obtained by the simulation investigation, and the reliability of the model was verified. The results show that the flow field structure of a supercritical CO2 jet has typical compressible flow field characteristics. As the jet is fully expanded, its pressure fluctuation is slight and less affected by the distance between the nozzle and the wall. When the jet is in the state of under-expansion, the flow field structure characteristics have a significant impact on the pressure distribution and peak pressure. At the same time, when the distance is large, when nozzle pressure ratio = 5, the pressure ratio has a more significant impact on the flow field and the pressure peak and distribution. The pressure distribution of different flow fields should be fully considered in the application.

Numerical investigation of particles flow pattern and pressure distribution of coal bunker

Abstract The stable loading and operation of a coal bunker is critical for efficient production. In this study, the coal particle contact parameters were calibrated based on the angle of repose characteristics. The loading and discharging process of the coal bunker was simulated using the EDEM program. In addition, the flow pattern of the coal particles and the distribution characteristics of the wall pressure were investigated. The results indicate that the coal particles in the bunker can be divided into two flow patterns: mass flow and funnel flow. During discharging, the wall pressure fluctuated and exhibited a local over-pressure phenomenon, with a maximum pressure coefficient of 1.75. Finally, this study provides a reasonable explanation for the transformation of the flow pattern of coal particles and the distribution characteristics of wall pressure based on the mechanism of pressure arch influence. The findings of this study can provide theoretical guidance for designing coal bunker structures.

Experimental study of solid circulation rate and pressure distribution characteristics in a cold fluidized bed with an external heat exchanger in an municipal solid waste incinerator

AbstractThe external heat exchanger (EHE) can solve the problem of the insufficient heating surface due to the large‐scale circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler effectively; furnace temperature and bed temperature can be regulated quickly and accurately with the adjustment of the solids circulation rate (SCR). The ash differs from coal‐fired boilers in particle size, density, and other physical parameters, so the circulation and heat transfer characteristics are not identical. The results of SCR and pressure distribution in a cold CFB experimental system with an EHE in which the height of the partition (HP) could be adjusted were analyzed. Experiments studied the effect of fluidized air velocity in the riser (Ug), HP of the EHE, and the pressure of the supply air chamber (PSA) in the EHE on SCR using quartz sand with an average size of 0.239 mm. It was noted that SCR increased with Ug and PSA in the range of 7.01–28.37 g/s with the increase in Ug, and the maximum value of SCR was obtained when PSA was 750 Pa and the HP was 80 mm. The experiments also noted that the increase in SCR significantly affected the pressure distribution in the region of high solids content (EHE and the region above 600 mm in the riser). A reference to the above characteristics of SCR and pressure distribution variations can be considered for operating commercial CFB waste incinerators.