Segregation in Vibrated Granular Systems

Segregation in Vibrated Granular Systems explains the individual mechanisms that influence the segregation of granular media under vibration, along with their interactions. Drawing on research from a wide range of academic disciplines, the book focuses on vibrated granular systems that are used in industry, providing a guide that will solve practical problems and help researchers. The applications of vibration-based segregation in industries, including pharmaceuticals, mining, food and chemical processing are all investigated with appropriate examples. In addition, relevant theory behind the behavior of granular media and segregation processes is explained, along with investigations of the technologies and techniques used.

Analyzes all phenomena involved in the vibration-based segregation of bulk solids, including those relating to size, material properties and shapeExplores how different segregation mechanisms interactCompares different technologies for investigating granular media, including PIV, MRI and X-ray tomographyExplains how to use computational techniques to model the behavior of granular media, including DM, CFD and FEM

Part I Background knowledge 1. Introduction 2. Macroscopic properties and particle characterization 3. Investigative approaches I: experimental imaging  techniques 4. Investigative approaches II: simulations 5. Segregation measures 6. The behavior of vibrated systems Part II Segregation 7. Segregation promoted by size 8. Effects of material properties on segregation 9. Effects of particle shape on segregation 10. Segregation driven by multiple mechanisms 11. Influence of key parameters 12. Perspective on the state-of-the-art & future outlook