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Mu, T., Li, Y., Chen, Q., Li, R., & Yang, H. (2024). Measurement of acceleration and angular velocity of particles during a 3D silo discharge. Particuology, 92, 61-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.partic.2024.04.008
Measurement of acceleration and angular velocity of particles during a 3D silo discharge
Tongtong Mu a b 1, Yiming Li a 1, Quan Chen b, Ran Li b, Hui Yang a b *
a College of Medical Instrument, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, 201318, China
b School of Optical-Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
10.1016/j.partic.2024.04.008
Volume 92, September 2024, Pages 61-71
Received 26 February 2024, Revised 5 April 2024, Accepted 15 April 2024, Available online 25 April 2024, Version of Record 14 May 2024.
E-mail: yangh_23@sumhs.edu.cn

Highlights

• The angular velocity distribution satisfies with log-normal function.

• Acceleration of particles is the largest in the center of silos.

• Correlation between acceleration and angular velocity is opposite in various regions.


Abstract

Accurate measurement of the three-dimensional (3D) movement of discrete particles is crucial for comprehending complex granular rheology in silos. In this paper, the acceleration and angular velocity of particles in 3D silos are measured by using a spherical detector based on inertial technology and magnetic positioning technology. The acceleration of particles is the largest in the center of silos, which suggest that the resistance generated by friction and extrusion is the smallest. Surprisingly, the angular velocity distribution follows lognormal function except for particles near the outlet. The correlation between acceleration and angular velocity is opposite in different flow regions. It reveals for the first time that the extent to which the resultant force on the particles affects their rotational motion is related to the flow pattern. These results have practical significance for regulating the granular flow pattern and optimizing the structural design of silos.

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Keywords
Granular flow; Silo; Angular velocity; Acceleration