309196 Tumble Mixing of Flat Particles

Tuesday, November 5, 2013: 9:40 AM
Golden Gate 8 (Hilton)
Bruce D. Hook, The Dow Chemical Company, Freeport, TX and Daniel T. Hook, University of Texas, Austin

Particle Shape plays a consideration in tumble mixing. For flat or disc shaped particles, understanding when the mechanism of particles sliding dominates over rolling has an impact on flow regime and the mixing time of the segregated mixture. Data and models will be presented.

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