Segregation of cohesive powders in a vibrated granular bed

S. C. Yang, S. S. Hsiau

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Abstract

The segregation behavior of cohesive powders in a vibrated granular bed is studied by both experiment and simulation. The discrete element method (DEM) incorporating a simplified model of dynamic bridge strength based on the superposition of lubrication and a circular approximation is employed. The rise time of large intruders with various size and density is recorded to calculate the segregation rate. Both experimental and simulation results show that the presence of convection has a strong influence on the rise time of an intruder. As the size ratio remains constant, the segregation rate of cohesive powders is strongly dependent on the intruder density. A non-monotonic dependence of the rise time is found as a function of the density ratio. The rise time of an intruder exhibits a pronounced peak as the density ratio approaches 0.5. The segregation is also strongly influenced by the cohesion force due to liquid bridges. Finally, experimental and simulation results are compared to theoretical predictions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPowders and Grains 2005 - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Micromechanics of Granular Media
Pages579-582
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2005
Event5th International Conference on the Micromechanics of Granular Media: Powders and Grains 2005 - Stuttgart, Germany
Duration: 18 Jul 200522 Jul 2005

Publication series

NamePowders and Grains 2005 - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Micromechanics of Granular Media
Volume1

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on the Micromechanics of Granular Media: Powders and Grains 2005
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityStuttgart
Period18/07/0522/07/05

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