Particle Simulation Using the Discrete Element Method in Rocky
Process optimization through particle simulation
Learn the application of particle simulation for various problems from the fields of process, production and plant engineering. This training is offered as a 2-day course or alternatively as a self-paced eLearning course.
Duration
2 days
Prerequisites
None
Software used
Rocky DEM
- Carry out qualified assessments of simulation results
- Best practice quickly enables confident use of the software
- Best possible calculation performance through notes on the solution setup/GPU
- Practical questions such as the procurement of suitable material data
Description
Rocky DEM is an ideal tool for the analysis of many mechanical process engineering applications. It allows accurate predictions of particle behavior, taking into account the dynamic interaction between particles and also between particles and machine components.
You will understand the basics of the discrete element method, learn how to use Rocky DEM, and discover how to carry out qualified assessments of your Rocky simulation results. For quick and efficient handling, you will receive an introduction to the operating concept including helpful practical tips. This includes the issue of obtaining material properties, the required physical trials and the methodology of comparing simulation and trial. Backgrounds and exercises on advanced tasks such as the definition of particle shapes enable you to develop meaningful and high-performance solutions. Solution setup tips, such as using GPUs, ensure that you achieve the best possible computational performance.
Do you work in the field of process or production engineering, or would you like to design and optimize machines for processing bulk and piece goods? Do you want to understand and improve running processes? By simulating your process, you can gain valuable insights and optimize your processes in a targeted manner.
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Detailed agenda for this 2-day training
Day 1
01 Introduction to Rocky
- What is a particle?
- Geometry handling and pre-processing
- Workshop: Transport chute (setup)
02 Simulation with the discrete element method
- The discrete element method: theoretical basics
- Solver settings and post-processing
- Workshop: Bulk material in a transport chute (simulation & evaluation)
03 Material calibration in the experiment
- Basic principle: calibration of parameters for bulk materials
- Workshop: Manual calibration of the repose angle on measured values
- Outlook: Automation of the calibration with Material Wizard, Calibration Suite and Ansys optiSLang
04 Stipulated movement
- Introduction to Rocky Motion Frames
- Workshop: Assembly of complex movements
- Introduction to particle size distribution (PSD)
- Workshop: Simulating a screening process
Day 2
05 Considering real particle shapes
- Predefined particle shapes/ own particle shapes
- Best practice: spherical or non-spherical
- Workshop: Soil mechanics, experiment and simulation
06 Material treatment processes and particle kinetics
- Evaluation of the particle kinetics (trajectories and energy spectra)
- Demo: Machine wear due to bulk materials
- Workshop: Particle loads and wear using the bolt grinding example
07 Evaluation of mixing and segregation
- Introduction to statistical evaluation
- Evaluation of mixing ratio via residence time
- Workshop: Mixing simulation
08 Advanced functions
- Best practice: Reducing computation time
- Demo: Rocky-particular functions such as humidity simulation and elastic particles
- Demo: multi-physical functions (Ansys Fluent, mechanical coupling)
Your Trainers
Dr.-Ing. Jan-Philipp Fürstenau
Lucas De Andrade Kostetzer
Dr. Ing. Mickaël Gay
Dr.-Ing. Thomas Köllner
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