METHOD FOR EVALUATING PERFORMANCE OF SEDIMENTATION FACILITIES

A method for evaluating the performance of sedimentation facilities is provided. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a method for evaluating the performance of sedimentation facilities comprises the steps of: modeling sedimentation facilities; performing a first CFD analysis using the driving conditions of the sedimentation facilities as simulation conditions; comparing the simulated performance of the sedimentation facilities followed by execution of the first CFD analysis with the actual performance of the sedimentation facilities; verifying the modeling of the sedimentation facilities based on the comparison results of the simulated performance and the actual performance; selecting improved conditions improving the driving conditions when the modeling verification results of the sedimentation facilities satisfy predetermined verification conditions; performing a second CFD analysis based on the improved conditions; and determining whether the improved performance of the sedimentation facilities followed by execution of the second CFD analysis achieves the target performance of the sedimentation facilities. [Reference numerals] (AA) Start; (BB) End; (S110) Model sedimentation facilities; (S120) Perform a first CFD analysis using the driving conditions of the sedimentation facilities as simulation conditions; (S130) Compare the simulated performance of the sedimentation facilities with the actual performance of the sedimentation facilities; (S140) Verify the modeling of the sedimentation facilities; (S145) Adjust the analysis conditions of the first CFD analysis; (S150) Select improved conditions improving the driving conditions; (S160) Perform a second CFD analysis, based on the improved conditions; (S170) Does improved performance reach target performance?; (S175) Select additional improved conditions