Calibration of DEM Parameters for Multi-Component Segregation

Segregation or de-mixing is the phenomenon occurring in moving granular materials in which particles with similar properties, e.g., size, density and shape, accumulate. This de-mixing reduces the homogeneity of the mixture which is generally considered undesirable and should be minimised. Despite many experimental and numerical attempts to...

Parametric Analysis of a Double Shaft, Batch-Type Paddle Mixer Using the Discrete Element Method (DEM)

To improve the understanding of the mixing performance of double shaft, batch-type paddle mixers, the discrete element method (DEM) in combination with a Plackett–Burman design of experiments simulation plan is used to identify factor significance on the system’s mixing performance. Effects of several factors, including three material properties...

DEM Modelling of Segregation in Granular Materials: A Review

Segregation control is a challenging yet crucial aspect of bulk material handling processes. The discrete element method (DEM) can offer useful insights into segregation phenomena, provided that reliable models are developed. The main challenge in this regard is finding a good balance between including particle-level details and managing the...

Investigation of dominating DEM parameters for multicomponent segregation during heap formation, hopper discharge and chute flow

This work aims to identify the most influential DEM parameters for modelling multi-component segregation during heap formation, hopper discharge, and chute flow.