Granular Materials & Biomass

Flow characterization of compressible biomass particles using multiscale experiments and a hypoplastic model
Poor flowability of compressible biomass particles poses severe handling challenges in all processes of biorefineries, which results in …
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Modeling root system growth around obstacles
State-of-the-Art models of Root System Architecture (RSA) do not allow simulating root growth around rigid obstacles. Yet, the presence …
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A density dependent Drucker-Prager/Cap model for ring shear simulation of ground loblolly pine
Integrated biorefineries suffer from equipment down-time due to poor understanding of the flowability of biomass-derived feedstock. …
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A Review of Computational Models for the Flow of Milled Biomass Part I: Discrete-Particle Models
Biomass is a renewable and sustainable energy resource. Current design of biomass handling and feeding equipment leverage both …
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A Review of Computational Models for the Flow of Milled Biomass Part II: Continuum-Mechanics Models
The design of efficient material-handling systems for milled lignocellulosic biomass is challenging due to their complex particle …
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