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Title: Continuum theory of partially fluidized granular flows.

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. E

A continuum theory of partially fluidized granular flows is developed. The theory is based on a combination of the equations for the flow velocity and shear stresses coupled with the order-parameter equation which describes the transition between the flowing and static components of the granular system. We apply this theory to several important granular problems: avalanche flow in deep and shallow inclined layers, rotating drums, and shear granular flows between two plates. We carry out quantitative comparisons between the theory and experiment.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
949474
Report Number(s):
ANL/MSD/JA-41311; TRN: US201012%%266
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. E, Vol. 65, Issue 6, Pt. 1 ; Jun. 2002
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH

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