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research
The
group researches the application of granular flow modelling technology
for the design and optimisation of mechanical equipment.
Group Members
Areas of expertise
Objectives
Contact
group members
Dr Corné Coetzee
Mr Danie Els
areas of expertise
- Simulation of granular flow using the Discrete Element Method (DEM).
- Simulation
of granular flow as a continuous formulation using the Particle
In Cell Method (PICM).
- Simulation
of bucket filling of large earth-moving equipment such as excavators
and draglines.
- Soil stability
analyses.
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objectives
- Development
of simulation and numerical models.
- Development
of numerical methods for DEM and PICM.
- Obtaining
and calibration of micro input parameters.
- Experimental
verification of input parameters and flow simulations.
- Passive
vibration damping.
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contact
Mr Danie Els
Tel.: +27 (0)21 808 4248
Fax: +27 (0)21 808 4958
E-mail: dnjels@sun.ac.za
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