Banana Screening Method and Simulation of Banana Screening Process Using Discrete Element Method

2012 ◽  
Vol 524-527 ◽  
pp. 949-952
Author(s):  
Hai Lin Dong ◽  
Chu Sheng Liu ◽  
Yue Min Zhao ◽  
La La Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Element Method ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Discrete Element ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Constant Thickness ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
Ball Contact ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Velocity Changes ◽  
Element Method

This paper presented the fundamentals of banana screening method and the structural features of the banana screen. Based on soft-dry ball contact model, banana screening process was simulated by using 3D discrete element method. The results show that the material bed on banana screen possesses a characteristic of thin and constant thickness along the screen plate. The particles velocity on the screen deck shows a decreasing distribution along the screen deck length and the decrease of velocity changes from steep at the feed end to flat at the discharge end. The instantaneous efficiency of banana screen can reach to above 0.95 and the efficiency of steady state is about 0.83. Numerical simulation results can provide references for insight understanding of the banana screening mechanism and optimization of banana screen.

scholarly journals DEM Simulation of Spin Vibration Screening Process

2011 ◽  
Vol 2-3 ◽  
pp. 960-965
Author(s):  
Dong Sheng Li ◽  
Yi Qiong Du
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Element Method ◽  
Discrete Element ◽  
Motion Simulation ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
Dem Simulation ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Element Method

This paper focus on the motion simulation and visualization of the material particles in the operation of the spin vibration screening using DEM(Discrete Element Method). Based on analysis of the simulation results, some conclusions are made which provide the theory basis in order to design the screen parameters reasonably. Finally some experiments are carried out in order to verify the correctness of the simulation.

Numerical simulation of particle screening efficiency of large multi-layer vibrating screen based on discrete element method

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440892110606
Author(s):  
Yujia Li ◽  
Peng Zhao ◽  
Li Mo ◽  
Tao Ren ◽  
Minghong Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Element Method ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Inclination Angle ◽  
Discrete Element ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
Efficient Operation ◽  
Vibrating Screen ◽  
Screening Efficiency ◽  
Element Method

With the increasing requirements for energy conservation and environmental protection, multi-layer vibrating screens have become hot issues. Compared with single-layer vibrating screens, multi-layer vibrating screens has much better performance in terms of processing effect, treatment capacity, and environmental protection. The research on the physical parameters of the multi-layer vibrating screen is of great significance to the actual production. However, analysis and simulation studies of multi-layer vibrating screens are limited. In this paper, the screening process of wet particles on a multi-layer vibrating screen was simulated by using the discrete element method. The characteristics and application scope of the two vibration modes were analyzed. The particle penetration rate, the number of collisions, and the distribution of the particles under 23 combinations of structures and vibration parameters were investigated. The influence of different parameters on screening performance was analyzed. Several optimal combinations of frequency, amplitude and screen inclination angle under different working conditions were obtained. The screening efficiency of the balanced elliptic motion is higher than that of the linear motion. The best combination of the three parameters is 4 mm amplitude, 20 Hz frequency, and 3° inclination angle. The efficiency is higher when the particles follow a distribution of arithmetic on the screen. This study provides a reference for the efficient operation and optimal design of large multi-layer screening equipment.

scholarly journals Analysis of the mixing of solid particles in the slant cone and ploughshare mixers via Discrete Element Method (DEM)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed-Meysam Seyed-Alian
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Element Method ◽  
Discrete Element ◽  
Solid Particles ◽  
Mixing Efficiency ◽  
Dem Simulation ◽  
Initial Loading ◽  
Positron Emission ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Fill Level ◽  
Element Method

Discrete element method (DEM) was employed to characterize the mixing of the solid particles in two different types of the powder blenders. In the first part of this study, DEM was used to investigate the effects of initial loading, drum speed, fill level, and agitator speed on the mixing efficiency of a slant cone mixer. DEM simulation results were in good agreement with the experimentally determined data, both qualitatively and quantitatively. In the second part of this study, DEM was employed to characterize the mixing of the solid particles in a Ploughshare mixer. To validate the model, the simulation results were compared to the positron emission particle tracking (PEPT) data reported in the literature. The validated DEM was then utilized to calculate the mixing index as a function of the initial loading, plough rotational speed, fill level, and particle size for a ploughshare mixer.

scholarly journals Analysis of the mixing of solid particles in the slant cone and ploughshare mixers via Discrete Element Method (DEM)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed-Meysam Seyed-Alian
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Element Method ◽  
Discrete Element ◽  
Solid Particles ◽  
Mixing Efficiency ◽  
Dem Simulation ◽  
Initial Loading ◽  
Positron Emission ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Fill Level ◽  
Element Method

Discrete element method (DEM) was employed to characterize the mixing of the solid particles in two different types of the powder blenders. In the first part of this study, DEM was used to investigate the effects of initial loading, drum speed, fill level, and agitator speed on the mixing efficiency of a slant cone mixer. DEM simulation results were in good agreement with the experimentally determined data, both qualitatively and quantitatively. In the second part of this study, DEM was employed to characterize the mixing of the solid particles in a Ploughshare mixer. To validate the model, the simulation results were compared to the positron emission particle tracking (PEPT) data reported in the literature. The validated DEM was then utilized to calculate the mixing index as a function of the initial loading, plough rotational speed, fill level, and particle size for a ploughshare mixer.

Grain based modelling of rocks using the combined finite-discrete element method

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aly Abdelaziz
Keyword(s):  
Shear Band ◽  
Discrete Element Method ◽  
Grain Boundaries ◽  
Mechanical Behaviour ◽  
Discrete Element ◽  
Crystalline Rocks ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Macroscopic Response ◽  
Element Method

This paper describes the implementation and advantages of grain based modelling (GBM) in the combined finite-discrete element method (FDEM) to study the mechanical behaviour of crystalline rocks. GBM in FDEM honours grain petrological properties and explicitly models grain boundaries. The simulation results demonstrated that GBM in FDEM predicted more realistic microscopic and macroscopic response of rocks than conventional FDEM models. The explicit modelling of crack boundaries captured microscopic failure transition from along grain boundaries to coalescence along the shear band, dominated by intraphase cracks. This novel framework presents a gateway into further understanding the behaviour of crystalline rocks and granular minerals.

Modelling of ice rubble in the punch shear tests with cohesive 3D discrete element method

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 378-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arto Sorsimo ◽  
Jaakko Heinonen
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Element Method ◽  
Shear Test ◽  
Discrete Element ◽  
Contact Model ◽  
Spherical Particles ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Material Parameters ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Linear Softening ◽  
Element Method

PurposeThis paper aims to simulate a punch shear test of partly consolidated ice ridge keel by using a three-dimensional discrete element method. The authors model the contact forces between discrete ice blocks with Hertz–Mindlin contact model. For freeze bonds between the ice blocks, the authors apply classical linear cohesion model with few modifications. Based on punch shear test simulations, the authors are able to determine the main characteristics of an ice ridge from the material parameters of the ice and freeze bonds.Design/methodology/approachThe authors introduced a discrete model for ice that can be used for modelling of ice ridges. The authors started with short introduction to current status with ice ridge modelling. Then they introduced the model, which comprises Hertz–Mindlin contact model and freeze bond model with linear cohesion and softening. Finally, the authors presented the numerical results obtained using EDEM is commercial Discrete Element Modeling software (EDEM) and analysed the results.FindingsThe Hertz–Mindlin model with cohesive freeze bonds and linear softening is a reasonable model for ice rubble. It is trivial that the ice blocks within the ice ridge are not spherical particles, but according to results, the representation of ice blocks as spheres gave promising results. The simulation results provide information on how the properties of freeze bond affect the results of punch shear test. Thus, the simulation results can be used to approximate the freeze bonds properties within an ice ridge when experimental data are available.Research limitations/implicationsAs the exact properties of ice rubble are unknown, more research is required both in experimental and theoretical fields of ice rubble mechanics.Originality/valueBased on this numerical study, the authors are able to determine the main characteristics of an ice ridge from material parameters of ice and freeze bonds. Furthermore, the authors conclude that the model creates a promising basis for further development in other applications within ice mechanics.

scholarly journals Computer simulation of flat geogrids based on Discrete Element Method (DEM)

2019 ◽  
Vol 265 ◽  
pp. 01002
Author(s):  
Andrei Moshenzhal
Keyword(s):  
Computer Simulation ◽  
Discrete Element Method ◽  
Discrete Element ◽  
Material Structure ◽  
Dem Simulation ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Element Method ◽  
The Way

The article presents the way of modelling flat geogrids using the Discrete Element Method (DEM). Simulation of geogrids is performed on the base of EDEM® software produced by DEM Solutions Ltd. The Hertz-Mindlin model with bonds is used as a model of particles interaction. The presented method of geogrid simulation using EDEM® software has some peculiarities in the formation of material structure. We compared two types of geogrids with the same characteristics formed out of a variety of balls with different radii. This article provides the simulation results of geogrid testing by calculating the force causing 2% and 5% tension (elongation) of the material.

Discrete Element Method for Mechanics Properties and Size Effect Analysis of Granite

2013 ◽  
Vol 288 ◽  
pp. 37-40
Author(s):  
Yong Ye ◽  
Liang Kang
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Size Effect ◽  
Discrete Element Method ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Discrete Element ◽  
Discrete Elements ◽  
Effect Analysis ◽  
Model Size ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Element Method

The mechanics models formed by packed circular discrete elements and randomly distributed in a specified region were used to investigate the mechanics properties of granite, and some different sizes of discrete element models were carried out to study the size effect of mechanics properties. The simulation results suggest that there is no obvious size effect for Poisson’s ratio, compressive strength and Young’s modulus. However, the value of bending strength decreases with the increasing of the model size.

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