Voidfraction model divided

Submitted by JohLoh on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 18:49

Hallo,

I have a question about the Voidfraction model divided. In my simulation particles start to rotate when they attach on the edge of a surface. Does this rotation have to do with the divided approach (e.g.. di Felice drag)?

Particles are split into pieces as the documentation said. Does this lead to rotation if a particle is located in two CFD cells? Or are only translational motions calculated?

Thanks for your help. Best wishes,

Johannes

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alice | Wed, 07/26/2017 - 16:24

Hi Johannes,
the rotational motion is more likely to be caused be the DEM part of the calculation. Are you using a rolling friction model?
Cheers,
Alice