Particle Flow and Segregation

Flow of Irregular Shaped Particles

We are currently investigating the effect of particle shape in flow tests using 3D printed particles. The experimental flow tests are validated using ROCKY DEM simulations. Further to external geometry, other intrinsic properties we are inevstigating are surface roughness, density and size.

Figure from top to bottom. 3d model of particle geometry, particle printed using binder jetting, particle printed using material jetting.