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Aichi Electric Co., Ltd. Electric & Electronics Products Division Powder mixing simulation for “Rocking Mixer”, container-rocking/rotating dry powder mixer(EXCERPT)
When we were considering whether we could infer the optimum conditions using the simulation technique during the preliminary examination of the test, we knew that Prometech would be able to commercialize Granuleworks, so we decided to use the prototype. First, after performing mixing simulations with Prometech, we rented Granuleworks and confirmed usability and analyzed the simulation results in detail. I have no experience in simulation work, but I felt that amateurs like me could use this conveniently. We now use simulation results to improve product PR and mixing ability. |
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TSUKISHIMA KIKAI Co.,Ltd. Industrial Business Division The new granular simulation software Granuleworks enables heoretical evaluation for the degree of mixing concerning powder and granular material, which was relied mainly on empirical engineering.(EXCERPT)
In accordance with the company policy “Dedicating to the industry development and environmental protection by taking advantage of our leading edge technology to make contributions to society”, Tsukishima Kikai has been improving existing environment and energy technologies for global warming prevention which is a worldwide trend, and actively promoting overseas businesses mainly for emerging countries. We have had the pleasure to interview Mr. Yoichi Nakata of the Process Design Department, Industrial Business Division in Tsukishima Kikai, to hear the consideration of the evaluation method for degree of mixing concerning powder and granular materials using DEM simulation. |
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Tipton Corp. Development Department Simulation of tumbling granulation by Granuleworks(EXCERPT)
Traditionally, it was thought that since it was theoretically difficult to predict the phenomena, we could do nothing but accumulate experiment verifications to understand the phenomena empirically, but this required time for development and was costly. Also, we had to address the challenge of how to pass on techniques to young workers. Since we had experience of using Particleworks, we consulted Prometech Software, Inc. in order to simulate the flow phenomenon of powder and granular material, and started the trial use of the prototype version of Granuleworks, software to simulate the motion of powder. Since simulating granulating phenomena was difficult, we could not replicate the experiment. But Granuleworks was still at the development stage, so we decided to continue technical discussions, while Prometech presented us with their expert ideas. Thus, Prometech and we addressed the challenge together. Developers from Prometech supported us even by being present with us at the experiment and we accumulated ideas and proposals in discussions, all of which made it possible for us to solve challenging tasks in a shorter time than I had expected and to make another step forward. Without doubt, I believe that this enthusiasm with a sense of urgency is what we need to tackle challenging tasks. |
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