Simulation for Silos Discharge with 2D DEM

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In this paper, using the discrete element method (PFC2D)particle flow procedure to establish a model of cylindrical silo, in the warehouse filled with particles within the reach of static equilibrium state, then the record of its wall static lateral pressure measurement value, while monitoring the measured dynamic wall pressure during the silo discharging. It was shown that the static pressure as well as the dynamic pressure simulated with the numerical model is in good agreement with the experimental results. So the discrete element method can give a new way to study dynamic question of silos.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 236-238)

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2721-2724

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May 2011

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2D, DEM, PFC, Silo

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