Effect of Parameters on the Screw Feeder Performance using Discrete Element Method

  • Suraj Patinge University of Pune
  • Dr.Kaushal Prasad
Keywords: DEM, Simulation, Screw, geomatric

Abstract

A computational particle flow simulation of a Screw feeder which transports bulk material from a Hopper by a turning screw is presented. The objective is to investigate the screw feeder performance by simulation assistance. The performance of the screw feeder system is assisted by number of parameters in which “Through Shape” also plays a vital role.[10] Through Shape is the shape of the casing in which screw is rotating. Such systems are used in industry to produce a continuous flow of the used bulk material. In this paper we examine how these Parameters influence the performance of a screw feeder by applying the Discrete Element Method (DEM) with periodic boundary conditions. The DEM modelling gives predictions of screw feeder performance in terms of variations of particle speeds, mass flow rate, due to changes in the parameters. The geometrical and operational parameters of the system are adjusted to a real feeder system with the help of past literature.

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Published
2018-03-22
How to Cite
Patinge, S., & Prasad, D. (2018). Effect of Parameters on the Screw Feeder Performance using Discrete Element Method. Asian Journal For Convergence In Technology (AJCT) ISSN -2350-1146, 2(2). Retrieved from http://www.asianssr.org/index.php/ajct/article/view/157
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