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22 Jun 2017 Blog Simulation Technology

Rocky 4 simulates complex, combined DEM motions directly within its software

One of the major accomplishments in the latest release of Rocky is the new fully integrated motion kernel, which offers support for combined geometry motions. Combined motions were previously only possible by using third-party multi-body dynamics (MBD) simulation...

29 May 2017 Blog Simulation Technology

Rocky 4 with Multi-GPU: which hardware is best for you?

Which vehicle would you rather own: A car or a bus? If you typically only transport yourself and a few others, a car is the better choice—you can easily get everyone across town in one trip, and a car is less expensive to purchase and operate than a bus. But what if...

08 May 2017 Blog Simulation Technology

Rocky 4 achieves major breakthrough in DEM computational speeds with first ever Multi-GPU solver capabilities

The wait is over. With the fourth major release of its 3D Discrete Element Modeling (DEM) particle simulation software, Rocky 4 becomes the very first commercially available DEM solver to offer support for Multi-GPU Processing. This powerful, innovative, and...

05 Apr 2017 Blog Simulation Technology

Applications for modelling particle breakage in Rocky DEM

Particle breakage, also known as particle degradation or fragmentation, is a process that involves splitting a larger particle into several smaller fragments. This can be desirable or undesirable depending on the application. For example, there are many bulk...

08 Feb 2017 Blog Process Equipments Simulation Technology

Analyzing mixing equipment using Rocky DEM

From the powder mixing of pharmaceutical ingredients to fuel particles inside a fluidized bed nuclear reactor; from the mixing of yeast into the dough in a bakery operation to gravel inside an asphalt plant; the search for increasing homogeneity of a system is a...

14 Dec 2016 Blog Chutes

Using DEM to improve transfer chute design

Chutes are commonly adopted in conveying systems as a method of transferring bulk materials from one conveyor belt to another. Although widely used, a poorly designed chute or even the application of a chute out of its original design conditions (higher tonnage...

30 Nov 2016 Blog Simulation Technology

University of Cape Town uses Rocky DEM to simulate particle behavior

Dr. Indresan Govender, professor and researcher at University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa, recently gave us an interview about how he and his team have been using Rocky DEM and the advantages they are discovering. Read the complete interview...

18 Oct 2016 Blog Simulation Technology

Analyze grinding efficiency by using particle Energy Spectra

Comminution (a term used for size reduction due to the application of energy) is known as an energy-intensive process, representing a major percentage of mineral beneficiation costs. In an ore beneficiation plant, for example, comminution can be responsible for up...

01 Jun 2016 Blog Simulation Technology

Scanning and simulating unique particle shapes: an experiement

So you’ve identified that your Rocky DEM analysis could benefit from a more accurate particle shape. You say you have access to a sample particle and a 3D scanner? Excellent! So now what? The office I work in recently received our own 3D laser scanner so I took it...

15 Apr 2016 Blog Mining Simulation Technology

Simulating rotary calciners using new Rocky DEM heat transfer models

Heat transfer in particulate materials is a key phenomenon in a variety of industrial applications. Very often material is handled and stored in granular form and is need to be heated or cooled for a given process.

22 Jan 2016 Blog Mining Simulation Technology

Improving screw feeder design by using DEM

Screw feeders are extensively adopted in the food, plastics, mineral processing and agriculture industries as an efficient and economical method for conveying solid granular materials. The drawdown flow pattern depends on the screw and hopper design, as well as the...

02 Dec 2015 Blog Simulation Technology

Rocky DEM and ANSYS coupling can ensure faster simulation and expand horizons

Rocky DEM continues to invest in Rocky DEM and ANSYS coupling functionality and presents new highlights about the increased integration between these two tools...

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Rocky 4 simulates complex, combined DEM motions directly within its software

Rocky 4 with Multi-GPU: which hardware is best for you?

Rocky 4 achieves major breakthrough in DEM computational speeds with first ever Multi-GPU solver capabilities

Applications for modelling particle breakage in Rocky DEM

Analyzing mixing equipment using Rocky DEM

Using DEM to improve transfer chute design

University of Cape Town uses Rocky DEM to simulate particle behavior

Analyze grinding efficiency by using particle Energy Spectra

Scanning and simulating unique particle shapes: an experiement

Simulating rotary calciners using new Rocky DEM heat transfer models

Improving screw feeder design by using DEM

Rocky DEM and ANSYS coupling can ensure faster simulation and expand horizons

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