Discrete Element Method Simulation of Vibratory Filling of Convoluted Hot Isostatic Pressing Canisters Using Idaho Calcine Waste Simulant

Abstract

This research presents a discrete element method (DEM) model for simulating the vibratory filling of the Idaho calcine waste simulant into various convoluted hot isostatic pressing canisters. The simulation closely emulates the experimental vibratory powder-filling processes, achieving accurate representations of surface profiles and powder bed heights. Notably, the model underestimates lower fill levels but demonstrates improved accuracy at higher levels due to diminished air influence. Executed on a consumer-grade desktop PC, the DEM model replicates tapped powder bed heights to within millimeters, proving its capability to efficiently simulate commercial-scale bulk material handling processes using standard computing hardware.

Keywords:

• Discrete element method
• hot isostatic pressing
• Idaho calcine waste

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