Investigation of Radial Mixing Dynamics and Saturation Effect in Stirred Brown Rice Granular Systems Using Discrete Element Method
Yawen Xiao, Yajuan Wang, Qianqian Yu, Minyue Sun, Xingeng Ni, Chunmeng Liu, Kexiang Zhang
TL;DR
This study uses simulations to understand how stirring speed affects the mixing of brown rice particles, finding an optimal speed for uniform mixing.
Contribution
The study identifies a critical stirring-shaft speed threshold and its impact on radial mixing dynamics in brown rice systems.
Findings
A critical stirring-shaft speed of 20 rpm was identified, beyond which mixing uniformity does not significantly improve.
Appropriate stirring speeds enhance mixing homogeneity across different radial layers of the system.
Particle diffusion capacity increases with higher stirring-shaft speeds in each radial layer.
Abstract
In rice and food processing, spray mixing plays an essential role, with radial distribution uniformity serving as a key metric for assessing mixing performance. However, noticeable variations in the radial migration behavior of brown rice particles can occur even at identical stirring-shaft speeds, and the underlying mechanisms remain insufficiently understood. To clarify the influence of stirring-shaft speed on radial particle mixing, this study employed the discrete element method (DEM) to numerically simulate particle motion under different stirring-shaft speeds. The DEM model was experimentally validated by comparing simulated and measured particle volume proportions and power consumption, thereby ensuring the reliability of the numerical predictions. The results indicate a critical stirring-shaft speed of 20 rpm. Below this threshold, mixing uniformity increases with speed; above…
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TopicsGranular flow and fluidized beds · Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer · Aerosol Filtration and Electrostatic Precipitation