Simulation of Granular Flows

该项目的目标是开发一种计算模拟工具，以允许将半工业颗粒流系统的实验室规模的设计扩大到完全工业规模。第一阶段项目将集中于稀粒系统，为在未来阶段纳入日益稠密的颗粒系统奠定框架。分析将基于运动学理论和数值计算。实际应用范围从溜槽到料斗再到料箱和其他散装固体运输系统的设计。

The goal of this project is to develop a computational simulation tool to allow scaling up the designs of laboratory sized of semi-industrial granular flow systems to full scale industrial dimensions. The Phase I project will concentrate on dilute granular systems, setting the framework for the inclusion of increasingly dense in the future Phases. The analysis will be based on the kinetic theory and numerical computations. Practical applications range from the design of chutes to hoppers to bins and other systems for transporting bulk solids.