Calibration; DEM simulation; Particle properties; Powder characterisation; Sensitivity analysis; Angle of repose; Bulk measurement; Characterization tools; Coefficient of restitution; Discrete element method simulations; Discrete elements method; Powder characterization; Sensitivity analyzes; Specific materials; Chemical Engineering (all)
Abstract :
[en] Calibration of Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulations is challenging and non-standardised. A common approach involves deducing particle properties from bulk measurements obtained through powder characterisation instruments. However, choosing the best bulk measurements for calibrating DEM simulations depends on the specific material and system. This paper presents a detailed sensitivity analysis of four commonly used bulk measurements to aid in selecting the best measurements for DEM calibration: Beverloo C fitting term (flowing density), angle of repose, dynamic angle of repose, and cohesive index. Rolling friction and cohesion significantly impact these measurements, with systems showing higher sensitivity to frictional properties in faster flow conditions, while the coefficient of restitution has low sensitivity. The cubic term of a polynomial fit to the free surface of a rotating drum was investigated for measuring the coefficient of restitution. This method demonstrated better sensitivity, particularly at lower rotational speeds.
Disciplines :
Physics
Author, co-author :
Jenkins, B.D. ; School of Chemical Engineering, the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom ; Granutools, Rue Jean Lambert Defrêne 107, Awans, Belgium
Nicuşan, A.L. ; School of Chemical Engineering, the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Neveu, A. ; Granutools, Rue Jean Lambert Defrêne 107, Awans, Belgium
Lumay, Geoffroy ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de physique > Physique expérimentale de la matière molle et des systèmes complexes
Francqui, F.; Granutools, Rue Jean Lambert Defrêne 107, Awans, Belgium
Seville, J.P.K.; School of Chemical Engineering, the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Weston, D. ; School of Chemical Engineering, the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Werner, D. ; School of Chemical Engineering, the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Windows-Yule, C.R.K. ; School of Chemical Engineering, the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Language :
English
Title :
The sensitivity of powder characterization tool measurements to particle properties
EPSRC - Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Funding text :
Authors acknowledge financial support received from the Centre for Doctoral Training in Formulation Engineering (EPSRC grant number EP/S023070/1 ) and Granutools. Computational resources have been provided by the Sulis Tier 2 HPC platform hosted by the Scientific Computing Research Technology Platform at the University of Warwick and the University of Birmingham BlueBear facility (see http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/bear for more details).Authors acknowledge financial support received from the Centre for Doctoral Training in Formulation Engineering (EPSRC, United Kingdom grant number EP/S023070/1) and Granutools. Computational resources have been provided by the Sulis Tier 2 HPC platform hosted by the Scientific Computing Research Technology Platform at the University of Warwick and the University of Birmingham BlueBear facility (see http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/bear for more details).
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