Taking simultaneous variations in both particle volume and density into account, the radial mixing and segregation of binary granular bed in a rotating drum half loaded were investigated by a 3D discrete element metho...Taking simultaneous variations in both particle volume and density into account, the radial mixing and segregation of binary granular bed in a rotating drum half loaded were investigated by a 3D discrete element method. Then, based on the competition theory of condensation and percolation, radial segregation due to differences in particle volume and/or density was analyzed. The results show that if either percolation effect induced by volume difference or condensation effect induced by density difference dominates in the active layer of moving bed, separation will occur. Controlling the volume ratio or density ratio of the two types of particles can achieve an equilibrium state between percolation and condensation, and then homogenous mixture can be obtained. When the percolation balances with the condensation, the relationship between volume ratioand density ratiopresents nearly a power function. Scaling up a rotating drum will not affect the mixing degree of the granular bed so long as the volume ratio and density ratio are predefined.展开更多
This paper presents finite element results of ceramic masonry prisms and walls under concentric compression. Four different hole geometries of ceramic units were studied (called Types A, B, C and D). The A-type unit...This paper presents finite element results of ceramic masonry prisms and walls under concentric compression. Four different hole geometries of ceramic units were studied (called Types A, B, C and D). The A-type unit had two rectangular hollows, B-type and C-type units have two rounded hollows and different net areas, mad the D-type unit had two rectangular hollows and a double central web. This study analyzed units, prisms and structural walls joined by bedding mortar. The objective was to verify the stress distribution in units and mortars. The results showed that the distribution of compressive stress along the length and width of those units was uniform, but lateral tensile stress along the length was distinct for different geometries. In addition, this study observed that hollow shapes have an important influence in stress distribution. The D-type unit was the one that showed more uniform tension distribution, without peaks of stress concentration. This indicates that a D-type unit is the most efficient unit for use in masonry structures.展开更多
Thermal processing of milk is an important unit operation to inactivate the spoilage organism and enzymes and thus increase the storage life of milk, It was very difficult to find out the temperature distribution insi...Thermal processing of milk is an important unit operation to inactivate the spoilage organism and enzymes and thus increase the storage life of milk, It was very difficult to find out the temperature distribution inside the cans during thermal processing. A Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model was developed for thermization of milk in the can heating at 65℃ for the first time to determine the temperature distribution in the canned milk at stationary position. This developed CFD model was validated with the experimental measurements of temperature. The effects of thermization temperature on milk flow profile (velocity), milk temperature and viscosity profiles inside the can during thermal process were investigated. Temperature profiles of milk in can at three different planes (i.e. top, middle and bottom plane) were studied. Moreover, thermization unit was calculated by correlating with temperature and it was found that maximum thermization unit was achieved at 540 s of thermal processing of milk in can.展开更多
The computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method is used to numerically simulate a propeller wake flow field in open water. A sub-domain hybrid mesh method was adopted in this paper. The computation domain was separate...The computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method is used to numerically simulate a propeller wake flow field in open water. A sub-domain hybrid mesh method was adopted in this paper. The computation domain was separated into two sub-domains, in which tetrahedral elements were used in the inner domain to match the complicated geometry of the propeller, while hexahedral elements were used in the outer domain. The mesh was locally refined on the propeller surface and near the wake flow field, and a size function was used to control the growth rate of the grid. Sections at different axial location were used to study the spatial evolution of the propeller wake in the region ranging from the disc to one propeller diameter (D) downstream. The numerical results show that the axial velocity fluctuates along the wake flow; radial velocity, which is closely related to vortices, attenuates strongly. The trailing vortices interact with the tip vortex at the blades' trailing edge and then separate. The strength of the vortex shrinks rapidly, and the radius decreases 20% at one diameter downstream.展开更多
A multiresolution hexahedron element is presented with a new multiresolution analysis(MRA)framework.The MRA framework is formulated out of a mutually nesting displacement subspace sequence,whose basis functions are co...A multiresolution hexahedron element is presented with a new multiresolution analysis(MRA)framework.The MRA framework is formulated out of a mutually nesting displacement subspace sequence,whose basis functions are constructed of scaling and shifting on element domain of a basic node shape function.The basic node shape function is constructed from shifting to other seven quadrants around a specific node of a basic isoparametric element in one quadrant and joining the corresponding node shape functions of eight elements at the specific node.The MRA endows the proposed element with the resolution level(RL)to adjust structural analysis accuracy.As a result,the traditional 8-node hexahedron element is a monoresolution one and also a special case of the proposed element.The meshing for the monoresolution finite element model is based on the empiricism while the RL adjusting for the multiresolution is laid on the solid mathematical basis.The simplicity and clarity of shape function construction with the Kronecker delta property and the rational MRA enable the proposed element method to be more rational,easier and efficient in its implementation than the conventional mono-resolution solid element method or other MRA methods.The multiresolution hexahedron element method is more adapted to dealing with the accurate computation of structural problems.展开更多
Effects of agglomerates on the densification behavior and microstructural evolution during solid-state sintering of a cube of copper particles have been studied with discrete element method (DEM).It is found that the ...Effects of agglomerates on the densification behavior and microstructural evolution during solid-state sintering of a cube of copper particles have been studied with discrete element method (DEM).It is found that the densification of the sintering system decreases as the volume fraction of agglomerates increases.At a given volume fraction of agglomerates,the smaller the size of agglomerates,the poorer the densification and more inhomogeneous the compact is.The morphology and distribution of agglomerates have negligible effects on the densification,especially for the case with a low volume fraction of agglomerates.Agglomerates with a smaller average coordination number would have more restriction on the densification of sintering bodies.To our best knowledge,it is the first time to study the effect of agglomerates on sintering behavior using DEM.This study should be useful for further investigations of the effect of various inhomogeneities of microstructure on the complex sintering process by DEM.展开更多
基金Projects(5137424151275531)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(CX2014B059)supported by the Innovation Foundation for Postgraduate of Hunan Province,China
文摘Taking simultaneous variations in both particle volume and density into account, the radial mixing and segregation of binary granular bed in a rotating drum half loaded were investigated by a 3D discrete element method. Then, based on the competition theory of condensation and percolation, radial segregation due to differences in particle volume and/or density was analyzed. The results show that if either percolation effect induced by volume difference or condensation effect induced by density difference dominates in the active layer of moving bed, separation will occur. Controlling the volume ratio or density ratio of the two types of particles can achieve an equilibrium state between percolation and condensation, and then homogenous mixture can be obtained. When the percolation balances with the condensation, the relationship between volume ratioand density ratiopresents nearly a power function. Scaling up a rotating drum will not affect the mixing degree of the granular bed so long as the volume ratio and density ratio are predefined.
文摘This paper presents finite element results of ceramic masonry prisms and walls under concentric compression. Four different hole geometries of ceramic units were studied (called Types A, B, C and D). The A-type unit had two rectangular hollows, B-type and C-type units have two rounded hollows and different net areas, mad the D-type unit had two rectangular hollows and a double central web. This study analyzed units, prisms and structural walls joined by bedding mortar. The objective was to verify the stress distribution in units and mortars. The results showed that the distribution of compressive stress along the length and width of those units was uniform, but lateral tensile stress along the length was distinct for different geometries. In addition, this study observed that hollow shapes have an important influence in stress distribution. The D-type unit was the one that showed more uniform tension distribution, without peaks of stress concentration. This indicates that a D-type unit is the most efficient unit for use in masonry structures.
文摘Thermal processing of milk is an important unit operation to inactivate the spoilage organism and enzymes and thus increase the storage life of milk, It was very difficult to find out the temperature distribution inside the cans during thermal processing. A Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model was developed for thermization of milk in the can heating at 65℃ for the first time to determine the temperature distribution in the canned milk at stationary position. This developed CFD model was validated with the experimental measurements of temperature. The effects of thermization temperature on milk flow profile (velocity), milk temperature and viscosity profiles inside the can during thermal process were investigated. Temperature profiles of milk in can at three different planes (i.e. top, middle and bottom plane) were studied. Moreover, thermization unit was calculated by correlating with temperature and it was found that maximum thermization unit was achieved at 540 s of thermal processing of milk in can.
基金Supported by Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.HEUCFT1001)Ph.D Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China(Grant No.10702016)
文摘The computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method is used to numerically simulate a propeller wake flow field in open water. A sub-domain hybrid mesh method was adopted in this paper. The computation domain was separated into two sub-domains, in which tetrahedral elements were used in the inner domain to match the complicated geometry of the propeller, while hexahedral elements were used in the outer domain. The mesh was locally refined on the propeller surface and near the wake flow field, and a size function was used to control the growth rate of the grid. Sections at different axial location were used to study the spatial evolution of the propeller wake in the region ranging from the disc to one propeller diameter (D) downstream. The numerical results show that the axial velocity fluctuates along the wake flow; radial velocity, which is closely related to vortices, attenuates strongly. The trailing vortices interact with the tip vortex at the blades' trailing edge and then separate. The strength of the vortex shrinks rapidly, and the radius decreases 20% at one diameter downstream.
基金supported by the Foundation of Municipal Key Laboratory of Geomechanics and Geological Environment Protection at Chongqing Institute of Logistics Engineering of PLA(Grant No.GKLGGP 2013-02)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51178222)
文摘A multiresolution hexahedron element is presented with a new multiresolution analysis(MRA)framework.The MRA framework is formulated out of a mutually nesting displacement subspace sequence,whose basis functions are constructed of scaling and shifting on element domain of a basic node shape function.The basic node shape function is constructed from shifting to other seven quadrants around a specific node of a basic isoparametric element in one quadrant and joining the corresponding node shape functions of eight elements at the specific node.The MRA endows the proposed element with the resolution level(RL)to adjust structural analysis accuracy.As a result,the traditional 8-node hexahedron element is a monoresolution one and also a special case of the proposed element.The meshing for the monoresolution finite element model is based on the empiricism while the RL adjusting for the multiresolution is laid on the solid mathematical basis.The simplicity and clarity of shape function construction with the Kronecker delta property and the rational MRA enable the proposed element method to be more rational,easier and efficient in its implementation than the conventional mono-resolution solid element method or other MRA methods.The multiresolution hexahedron element method is more adapted to dealing with the accurate computation of structural problems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.10972220,11021262 and 11125211)the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No.2012CB937500)
文摘Effects of agglomerates on the densification behavior and microstructural evolution during solid-state sintering of a cube of copper particles have been studied with discrete element method (DEM).It is found that the densification of the sintering system decreases as the volume fraction of agglomerates increases.At a given volume fraction of agglomerates,the smaller the size of agglomerates,the poorer the densification and more inhomogeneous the compact is.The morphology and distribution of agglomerates have negligible effects on the densification,especially for the case with a low volume fraction of agglomerates.Agglomerates with a smaller average coordination number would have more restriction on the densification of sintering bodies.To our best knowledge,it is the first time to study the effect of agglomerates on sintering behavior using DEM.This study should be useful for further investigations of the effect of various inhomogeneities of microstructure on the complex sintering process by DEM.