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Resonance-induced acceleration of the RBNE-BNE segregation inversion
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  • Yufei Shao,
  • Anghao Li,
  • Zaizheng Wang,
  • Decai Huang
Yufei Shao
Nanjing University of Science and Technology

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Anghao Li
Nanjing University of Science and Technology
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Zaizheng Wang
Nanjing University of Science and Technology
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Decai Huang
Nanjing University of Science and Technology
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Abstract

The experimental and simulation results indicate that the reverse Brazil nut effect (RBNE)-Brazil nut effect (BNE) segregation inversion happens faster in the circular-bottom container than that in the flat-bottom container. The starting location of the sinkage of heavier grains at the top layer is triggered with certain randomness in the latter, whereas it first occurs at either of the lateral bottom edges in the former. The occurrence of standing-wave resonant spots of higher and lower granular temperature accelerates the RBNE-BNE transition. From the elastic collision model of single grain, the bottom with a larger angle leads to more energy transfer from the vertical direction. The simulation results of a monodisperse granular bed confirm that the circular-bottom container possesses a higher granular temperature and a lower packing density at the lateral edges of the circular bottom, whereas the flat-bottom container has a uniform standing-wave distribution with a period.

22 Sep 2022Submitted to AIChE Journal
22 Sep 2022Submission Checks Completed
22 Sep 2022Assigned to Editor
12 Oct 2022Reviewer(s) Assigned
18 Nov 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
25 Nov 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Major
17 Jan 20231st Revision Received
23 Jan 2023Assigned to Editor
23 Jan 2023Submission Checks Completed
23 Jan 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
25 Jan 2023Reviewer(s) Assigned
05 Feb 2023Editorial Decision: Revise Major
12 Feb 20232nd Revision Received
13 Feb 2023Assigned to Editor
13 Feb 2023Submission Checks Completed
13 Feb 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
14 Feb 2023Reviewer(s) Assigned
07 Mar 2023Editorial Decision: Accept