Two dimensional transfer chute analysis using a continuum method
Paper
Paper/Presentation Title | Two dimensional transfer chute analysis using a continuum method |
---|---|
Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | McIlvenna, Paul (Author) and Mossad, Ruth (Author) |
Editors | Witt, Peter J. and Schwarz, M. P. |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference On Computational Fluid Dynamics in the Minerals and Process Industries (CFD 2003) |
Number of Pages | 5 |
Year | 2003 |
Place of Publication | Melbourne, Australia |
ISBN | 0643090371 |
064309038X | |
Conference/Event | 3rd International Conference on Computational Fluid Dynamics in the Minerals and Process Industries (CFD 2003) |
Event Details | 3rd International Conference on Computational Fluid Dynamics in the Minerals and Process Industries (CFD 2003) Event Date 10 to end of 12 Dec 2003 Event Location Melbourne, Australia |
Abstract | The performance of transfer chutes is vital to the productivity of conveyor belt systems in the bulk solids industry yet no traditional design method is able to reliably predict the flow characteristics. The discrete numerical method has come to be regarded as the primary tool for particle flow modelling, but many design engineers in industry may not be aware that continuum methods are also suitable for some types of chute analysis. This paper reports an investigation into a continuum model based on kinetic theory as an alternative to the discrete element method for basic transfer chute analysis. Fluent software has been used to perform two-dimensional modelling of chutes and the result is compared to traditional design methods. The conclusions suggest that continuum models may have an important part to play in the future of chute design. |
Keywords | CFD; continuum; transfer chute |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401904. Mineral processing/beneficiation |
401706. Numerical modelling and mechanical characterisation | |
Byline Affiliations | Connell Hatch, Australia |
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9z9v6/two-dimensional-transfer-chute-analysis-using-a-continuum-method
1964
total views8
total downloads7
views this month0
downloads this month