After successful completion of the course, students are able to 

• apply the theoretical basics of bulk material technology
• perform simplest bulk material simulations (DEM simulation)
• apply the knowledge of basic experiments to determine the necessary simulation parameters.

The theoretical basics of bulk material simulation are presented to the students. Furthermore, the determination of relevant bulk material parameters is explained with the help of experimental setups and videos. Another point is the introduction to a bulk material simulation software, with the help of which simple simulations can be carried out independently.

physical-mathematical models, expperiment, DEM simulation

A laptop (with Windows 10/11) is required for the simulation part.

written examination, protocol of experiment and simulation results

In order to complete the course, 80% attendance during the laboratory and simulation parts is required.

The grade is composed of the written examination (max. 8 points) and the submitted protocol of the laboratory and simulation parts (max. 8 points) (total sum: 16 points).

Schulze, Dietmar: „Pulver und Schüttgüter", Springer

Stieß, Matthias: „Mechanische Verfahrenstechnik – Partikeltechnologie 1", Springer