24 Mar 2021 Blog Consumer Products DEM simulation helps consumer durable goods companies accelerate product development See how consumer goods companies use discrete element methods (DEM) in the development of products, including a vacuum cleaner example. Read more
10 Mar 2021 Agriculture Blog Simulation Technology Agricultural DEM study harvests information on grain damage A recent study from Purdue University developed discrete element method (DEM) models to predict and ultimately reduce grain damage during harvesting. Read more
03 Mar 2021 Blog Simulation Technology CFD-DEM: explore how a coupled model can help you better solve solid-fluid flows Learn how CFD-DEM coupling expands the range of granular-fluid systems that can be simulated quickly and effectively. Read more
02 Mar 2021 Blog Simulation Technology DEM-FEA: realistic representations of granular materials loads on equipment Learn how simulation tools use Discrete Element Method (DEM) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to optimize processes and design parameters. Read more
01 Mar 2021 Blog Simulation Technology Rocky and Ansys integration: get the most from parametric and multiphysics simulations Rocky and Ansys integration realistically models granular materials and their complex behaviors by combining different physics. Read more
19 Feb 2021 Blog Simulation Technology Ansys Fluent (CFD) and Rocky DEM coupling for modeling fluid particulate systems In this post, you will learn how the Ansys Fluent-Rocky DEM coupling solution works and under what conditions it is best to employ it. You will also see some industry examples of problem solving for fluid particulate systems. Read more
18 Feb 2021 Blog Simulation Technology Using DEM to simulate iron ore pellet loading in double-hatch hold ships In a recent study, engineers used Rocky DEM and the Discrete Element Method to simulate iron ore pellets loading in double-hatch hold ships. Read more
24 Nov 2020 Blog Process Equipments Advancing biorefinery understanding particle by particle Idaho National Laboratory examines discrete element modeling (DEM) to advance understanding of biomass materials and learn how it can benefit companies. Read more
06 Oct 2020 Blog Simulation Technology Simulating scaling-prone scenarios in downhole tools using Rocky-Fluent two-way coupling Rocky DEM-Ansys Fluent two-way coupling was applied to simulate solids deposition in downhole tools subjected to scale-prone environments. The tools analyzed poly-dispersed particulate systems, including the effect of adhesive forces immersed in a viscous fluid flow. Read more
01 Oct 2020 Blog Pharmaceutical and Biotech Predicting powder compression with simulation that considers particle density distribution The compression process involves very complex granularity with different stressors. A hybrid simulation model makes the best use of DEM and FEA to predict powder compression considering particle density distribution. Read more
16 Sep 2020 Blog Simulation Technology Rocky’s API reinvents solver customization Rocky’s richest version to date presents a unique API, bringing exceptional user experience, single-code deployment and performance that won’t degrade, along with the flexibility to add custom models. Read more
13 Aug 2020 Blog Simulation Technology Volume fill for faster simulations Running large simulations in Rocky just got faster! With the new Volume Fill feature in Rocky 4.3, all the particles can be initialized in an instant leading to significant reduction in time associated with depositing the particles. Read more