Using DEM in Particulate Flow Simulations

Abstract

There is no doubt that the dynamics of solid particles is the center of interest in the mineral processing industry, including crushing, grinding, classification, mineral separation, and leaching, just to name a few. But most processes involve fluid as a carrier and/or media, making the study of fluid dynamics and coupling between fluid dynamics and particle motion essential part for such a particulate flow. Various modeling and coupling approaches capable of considering particle behaviors, fluid dynamics and coupling effects, have been actively pursued, researched and developed in recent years.