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Numerical study of wet particle flow in a rotating drum

  • P. Y. Liu
  • , R. P. Zou
  • , A. B. Yu
  • , R. Y. Yang
  • University of New South Wales

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Abstract

Numerical simulations based on discrete element method (DEM) are performed to study the wet particle flow in a rotating drum. The numerical results qualitatively reproduce the macroscopic flow pattern observed in the physical experiments. The inter-particle cohesion due to the presence of water induces discrete avalanches for the flow with rugged surface. The microdynamics related to flow and force structures are analysed. The results are shown to be useful to understand the mechanisms underlying the flow of wet particles.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPowders and Grains 2009 - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Micromechanics of Granular Media
Pages613-616
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event6th International Conference on Micromechanics of Granular Media, Powders and Grains 2009 - Golden, CO, United States
Duration: 13 Jul 200917 Jul 2009

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1145
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Micromechanics of Granular Media, Powders and Grains 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityGolden, CO
Period13/07/0917/07/09

Keywords

  • Discrete element method
  • Numerical modelling
  • Rotating drum
  • Wet particle flow

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