Rocky is a 3D Discrete Element Method (DEM) modeling program that simulates how a set of particles interact with other particles and the various boundaries that represent the conveyor chute, mill, mixer, plow, coater or other kind of bulk materials handling equipment being analyzed.
Engineers use Rocky to test and adjust geometries based upon the metrics Rocky provides. In this way, Rocky helps manufacturing organizations:
Increase equipment life and capacity
Eliminate blockages, and belt and liner punctures
Reduce power draw, dust, and noise
Decrease spillage and product degradation
Enhance mixing; minimize dead zones and segregation
Evaluate scale-up strategies
Predict force, torque, and power consumption
Analyze structural loads by coupling with FEA
Simulate fluid-granular interactions by coupling with CFD
To learn more about DEM, refer to the following resources:
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