| Issue |
EPJ Web Conf.
Volume 140, 2017
Powders and Grains 2017 – 8th International Conference on Micromechanics on Granular Media
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| Article Number | 15015 | |
| Number of page(s) | 4 | |
| Section | Particle simulations and particle-based methods | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201714015015 | |
| Published online | 30 June 2017 | |
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201714015015
Effect of Structure on Strength of Agglomerates using Distinct Element Method
Institute of Particle Science & Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
* Corresponding author: t.bonakdar@leeds.ac.uk
Published online: 30 June 2017
Knowledge of agglomerate strength is highly desirable for compression and tableting, dissolution and dispersion and mitigation of dust formation. The behaviour of agglomerates is affected by parameters such as density, agglomerate size, primary particle size, and interparticle bond strength. The method of agglomeration influences the evolution of structure, and this in turn affects its strength. Furthermore, the methods of strength characterisation, i.e. quasi-static or impact produce different results. To understand the role of structure and the influence of test method, agglomerate failure behaviour has been analysed by the use of the Distinct Element Method (DEM). We report on our work on the simulation of the breakage of the agglomerates for different porosities and impact conditions, where the role of impact speed and angle and type of contact bonding model have been evaluated. The adhesive contact model of JKR is used to form an agglomerate. The effect of the bonding level on the strength and size distribution of the clusters released as a result of failure has been investigated. This work also evaluates the effect of structure (porosity) on the strength of the agglomerates.
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