Through this introductory tutorial you will learn how to set up and analyze an EDEM simulation that uses the Tavares Breakage Model. This model is in the form of an Application Programing Interface (API) plugin. In this tutorial we will also learn how to use the breakage tool to extend the size distribution and calculate the fines at the post-processing stage. The tool is an EDEMpy script and is in the form of an executable file.

In this tutorial the Tavares Breakage Model is applied to a cone crusher that breaks materials used in mining and other material handling industries.

The main focus is on:

• Creation of breakable materials and geometry.
• Creation of dummy particles.
• Set up the API model in the Creator.
• Set up appropriate timestep.
• Analyze the results through the Analyst.
• Export of simulation data to a .csv (text) file.
• Setup and run the EDEMPy script and analyze the results.

For more information about the Tavares Breakage Model and to download the model check this article.