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Introduction
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A wide variety of granular processes can be examined using numerical simulation. Recent advances in numerical algorithms and the continual increase in performance of computer systems now enables the simulation of large-scale industrial particulate (granular and powder) processes.
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Simulation techniques
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Granulair Technologies employs two different state-of-the-art numerical simulation technologies: DEM (Discrete Element Method) and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics). These simulation techniques are used to cover a wide spectrum of applications.
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dry
granular
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moist
granular
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wet
granular
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particle-laden
fluid
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fluid
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solid
processing
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fluid
processing
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DEM
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coupled DEM/CFD
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CFD |
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Phenomena we simulate
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with DEM:
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with CFD:
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- multiple-phase flows
- porous media
- turbulence
- mixing, blending
- mass convection, diffusion
- thermal transport
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- mixing, segregation
- breakage, attrition
- surface wear
- bridging, funnel flows
- agglomeration, granulation
- transport
- ...
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Applications
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The example section presents the different steps needed to simulate a granular process. In addition, several industrial applications are presented in the Gallery section.
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