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Dense granular flows with MFIX-Exa

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/2530749· OSTI ID:2530749

This report extends the linear spring dashpot collision model the discrete element method available in MFIX-Exa to include static a static tangential friction force. Additionally, two rolling friction models frequently used in the literature are also implemented. The governing equations are provided with an emphasis on the new terms. The new model is validated by comparison to existing experimental data of single particle oblique collisions. The model is then tested on three dense granular flow problems: the formation of static piles, the discharge from a flat-bottom hopper and the self-induced granular Rayleigh-Taylor instability.

Research Organization:
National Energy Technology Lab. (NETL), Morgantown, WV (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM)
OSTI ID:
2530749
Report Number(s):
DOE-NETL--2025/4916
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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