Simulating Mud (Limestone + Water) in EDEM

Pablo Reina

Hello Community,

I am working on simulating mud (limestone particles <4mm mixed with water) flowing through a chute using EDEM software. However, I encountered challenges while trying to adjust the material's angle of repose (20 degrees) and its properties.

Initially, I created the material using the GEMM Wizard, but I couldn't modify the angle of repose or the JKR coefficient. I also attempted to create the material via the Bulk Material menu, but it seems these attributes are not available there either. While exploring the soil starter pack installed in EDEM, I noticed that the sticky material provided has a significantly higher angle of repose than required for my simulation.

Could anyone guide me on how to adjust these parameters to accurately simulate this material in a transfer chute? Additionally, is there a tutorial or method to simulate the cohesive bonding effect of water with limestone particles?

Thank you for your time and insights. I truly appreciate your help!

jerrinjobs

Hi Pablo

Please refer to this tutorial:

https://community.altair.com/discussion/39702/edem-tutorial-11-transfer-chute-and-jkr-model

This should help you with most of your questions.

Hope this helps.

Thanks,
Jerrin Job

Pablo Reina

Thank you, Jerrin, for your detailed response. Many of my queries have been addressed in this post. However, I would like to know if there is a way to modify the angle of repose of a material, either through the GEMM Wizard or the Bulk Material menu?

jerrinjobs

Hi Pablo

In the GEMM Wizard, you can choose the particular angle of repose you desire. Angle of repose is a bulk property, so you will not get an option to modify that in the Materials section.

Hope this helps.

Thanks,
Jerrin Job