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A discrete elements simulation and analysis of a high energystirred milling process

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 November 2012

Romain Laniel,
Madina Tchikou and
Jean-Christophe Sangleboeuf

Abstract

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Stirred bead mills used in industry allow to split up particules in suspension byagitating a milling medium. The multiple impacts may damage beads and thus reduce thestirred milling process efficiency. A discrete numerical approach including simple fluideffects is proposed and carried out in this paper to model and study finely the damagephenomenon. The simulation data allow to identify internal variables of the milling mediumand to localize high energy zones. The order of magnitude of contact forces includingfluid contribution will enhance the bead wear law.

Keywords

Stirred milldiscrete elements simulationfluid vs. beads interaction

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Type
Research Article
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Mechanics & Industry , Volume 13 , Issue 6: Giens 2011 , 2012, pp. 415 - 421
Copyright
© AFM, EDP Sciences 2012

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