Analysis of Particle Trajectory within Rotating Cylinders by DEM Simulation

Abstract:

Particle trajectory within rotating cylinders has been investigated in terms of radial positions by using the discrete element method (DEM). The dynamic information of particle groups has been obtained under a wide range of rotation speed by a method of particle marking and tracking. The results show a periodic way of inwards trend for particle motion within material bed. The period of particle motion is directly related to the rotation speed of the cylinder. However, the residence time of particles in the active layer shortens with periods, while that in the static zone prolongs. Moreover, the peak value of radial positions periodically decays, whereas the valley value periodically increases. This research laid a good foundation for further research on particle mixing and heat transport within the material bed in rotating cylinders.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 629)
• Pages: 552-557
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.629.552
• Online since: December 2012
• Authors: Zhi Yin Xie, Jun Xiao Feng
• Keywords: Discrete Element Method (DEM), Granular Materials, Particle Trajectory, Rotating Cylinder

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