DEM-based modelling framework for spray-dried powders in ceramic tiles industry. Part I: Calibration procedure

Autor: J.M. Tiscar, G. Mallol, A. Escrig, J. Boix, F.A. Gilabert
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Repositori Universitat Jaume I
Universitat Jaume I
POWDER TECHNOLOGY
ISSN: 0032-5910
1873-328X
DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2019.08.053
Popis: This work describes a combined experimental-numerical study to characterize fine spray-dried powder used in the ceramic tile pressing process. A DEM-based granular assembly is endowed with a new set of scaling laws that allows for simulating reliably industrial processes using a much lower number of granules. To do it, a calibration strategy relying on three experimental setups is proposed; (i) compression test of bulk for granule stiffness, (ii) dynamic angle of repose and (iii) image analysis of the powder motion in a rotating drum for the intergranular and granular-boundary sliding and rolling friction coefficients. In order to evaluate the powder motion in a rotating drum, a robust method relying on a direct image analysis is proposed. This methodology makes it possible to quantitatively assess the frictional properties of the powder in contact with different surface materials.
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