The effect of the number of impeller blades on granular flow in a bladed mixer

作者: Veerakiet Boonkanokwong , Brenda Remy , Johannes G. Khinast , Benjamin J. Glasser

DOI: 10.1016/J.POWTEC.2016.08.064

关键词: ScalingElectronic engineeringSCALE-UPImpellerContact forceDispersityParticle diameterDilation (morphology)MechanicsDiscrete element methodMaterials science

摘要: Abstract Simulations of granular flow monodisperse, cohesionless spherical glass beads in a cylindrical bladed mixer agitated by an impeller were performed using the discrete element method (DEM). The number blades was varied from 1 to 4 blades, and impact on mixing kinetics investigated. It found that particle velocities influenced used system. Higher radial vertical particles observed 1- 2-bladed mixers, which led more pronounced three-dimensional recirculation patterns. However, tangential velocity components 3- 4-bladed cases larger. Additionally, it two or three provided better performance than one four as evaluated calculation relative standard deviation (RSD) Lacey index systems. Granular temperature diffusivities obtained for 2- 3-bladed also higher those mixers. Solids fraction analysis showed dilation bed occurred greatest extent mixer. Contact force network data blade-particle calculations different numbers significant differences distribution. Finally, effect scaling up varying diameter ratio. Increasing ratio have little behaviors.

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