Simulating the Powder Properties of a 3D Roll Compactor
- Summary
- Researchers at Purdue University have developed models for Abaqus, a software suite for finite element analysis and computer-aided engineering, which simulate the powder properties of a 3D roll compactor. The models predict the roll force, roll torque, and roller-compacted ribbon density distribution. Better simulations allow for control over the uniform density of the granulated powder.
- Technology Benefits
- Increases uniform density of granulated powder Predicts the roll force, torque, and compacted ribbon density distribution
- Technology Application
- Drug production Food processing
- Detailed Technology Description
- Carl WassgrenPurdue Mechanical Engineering
- Countries
- United States
- Application No.
- None
- *Abstract
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- *Background
- Powder roll compaction is a processing technique used in many industries to compress a fine powder into larger granules. The larger particles are generally easier to process than the fine powder, but their density and size must be consistent.
- *IP Issue Date
- None
- *IP Type
- Other Patent
- *Stage of Development
- Prototype testing in economic run
- *Web Links
- Purdue Office of Technology CommercializationPurdueInnovation and EntrepreneurshipCarl WassgrenPurdue Mechanical Engineering
- Country/Region
- USA
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