Blog - Rocky DEM

Pharmaceutical
processing equipment

Improving the performance of pharmaceutical processing
equipment by utilizing particle simulation

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

Rotary calciners simulation using 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

Screw feeder design improvement by using DEM

Find out how you can improve your screw feeder designs by using DEM simulations, enhancing product quality control and reducing power consumption and wear.

21 Oct 2015 Blog Simulation Technology

Rocky allows digitized particle geometries, including concave shapes, to be used in DEM simulations

Have you ever thought about making a truly realistic DEM simulation of your unique particle shape? Wouldn't it be great if you could accurately replicate concave-shaped materials, like a potato chip or a hinge? Now you can!

Pharmaceuticalprocessing equipment