On DEM simulation of loose packing behaviour of fine and cohesive particles

IF 4.2 2区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL Advanced Powder Technology Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI:10.1016/j.apt.2025.104809
Kimiaki Washino , Ei L. Chan , Dorian Faroux , Takuya Tsuji , Tatsuya Takahashi , Shuji Sasabe
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While Discrete Element Method (DEM) is widely used to simulate fine and cohesive granular materials, accurately capturing real-life packing behaviour requires further investigation on the (i) types of attraction forces and (ii) cluster formation during free fall. In the present study, simulations of various scenarios have been performed to investigate the impacts of particle insertion methods on the resultant packing fraction. The results suggest that the introduction of initial vertical velocity fluctuations during stream insertion can lead to consistent formation of clusters of free falling particles, which is a key factor for achieving loose packing of cohesive particles. We then tested and compared two commonly used attraction force models: the JKR surface adhesion force and non-bonded van der Waals force models. It is revealed that the packing fractions and coordination numbers of the final beds are comparable across different attraction force models as long as the following two conditions are met at the same time: (i) the surface energy density is adjusted (by approximately 2.6 times) to match the total potential energy between a pair of particles and (ii) the initial vertical velocity fluctuations are assigned to form particle clusters during free fall.

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Advanced Powder Technology
Advanced Powder Technology 工程技术-工程:化工
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期刊介绍: The aim of Advanced Powder Technology is to meet the demand for an international journal that integrates all aspects of science and technology research on powder and particulate materials. The journal fulfills this purpose by publishing original research papers, rapid communications, reviews, and translated articles by prominent researchers worldwide. The editorial work of Advanced Powder Technology, which was founded as the International Journal of the Society of Powder Technology, Japan, is now shared by distinguished board members, who operate in a unique framework designed to respond to the increasing global demand for articles on not only powder and particles, but also on various materials produced from them. Advanced Powder Technology covers various areas, but a discussion of powder and particles is required in articles. Topics include: Production of powder and particulate materials in gases and liquids(nanoparticles, fine ceramics, pharmaceuticals, novel functional materials, etc.); Aerosol and colloidal processing; Powder and particle characterization; Dynamics and phenomena; Calculation and simulation (CFD, DEM, Monte Carlo method, population balance, etc.); Measurement and control of powder processes; Particle modification; Comminution; Powder handling and operations (storage, transport, granulation, separation, fluidization, etc.)
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