Novel designs of blade mixer impellers from the discrete element method and topology optimization

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CROSSOVER OPERATORS IN GENETIC ALGORITHMS: A REVIEW

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Topology optimization of heat exchangers: A review

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Review and implementation of CFD-DEM applied to chemical process systems

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Theories and Applications of CFD–DEM Coupling Approach for Granular Flow: A Review

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Analysis of particle motion in a paddle mixer using Discrete Element Method (DEM)

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State of the art of additively manufactured electromagnetic materials for topology optimized electrical machines

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An experimentally validated DEM study of powder mixing in a paddle blade mixer

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The effect of the number of impeller blades on granular flow in a bladed mixer

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Topology optimization of acoustic mechanical interaction problems: a comparative review

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Effects of blade rake angle and gap on particle mixing in a cylindrical mixer

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DEM Investigation of the Influence of Particulate Properties and Operating Conditions on the Mixing Process in Rotary Drums: Part 1—Determination of the DEM Parameters and Calibration Process

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DEM simulation for optimal design of powder mixing in a ribbon mixer

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A DEM study of the mixing of particles induced by a flat blade

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Advanced DEM simulation on powder mixing for ellipsoidal particles in an industrial mixer

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EVALUATION OF TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION AND GENERATIVE DESIGN TOOLS AS SUPPORT FOR CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

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Using discrete element method to analyze the mixing of the solid particles in a slant cone mixer

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Discrete element method study of effects of the impeller configuration and operating conditions on particle mixing in a cylindrical mixer

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DEM study of the effect of blade-support spokes on mixing performance in a ribbon mixer

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Numerical investigation on the mixing mechanism in a cross-torus paddle mixer using the DEM-CFD method

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A comprehensive review of the application of DEM in the investigation of batch solid mixers

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Assessment of blending performance of pharmaceutical powder mixtures in a continuous mixer using Discrete Element Method (DEM)

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Evaluation of poly-disperse solid particles mixing in a slant cone mixer using discrete element method

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Circulation intensity and axial dispersion of non-cohesive solid particles in a V-blender via DEM simulation

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Model Guided Mixing of Ceramic Powders With Graded Particle Sizes in Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing

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Discrete element simulation for mixing performances and power consumption in a twin-blade planetary mixer with non-cohesive particles

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Sintered ceramics with controlled microstructures: numerical investigations with the Discrete Element Method

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Discrete element method based analysis of mixing and collision dynamics in adhesive mixing process

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Blending performance of the coupled Ross static mixer and vertical feed mixer - Discrete element model approach

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Granular dynamics in a vertical bladed mixer: Secondary flow patterns

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Numerical investigation of granular mixing in an intensive mixer: Effect of process and structural parameters on mixing performance and power consumption

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POD-based identification approach for powder mixing mechanism in Eulerian–Lagrangian simulations

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Critical time step for discrete element method simulations of convex particles with central symmetry

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Prediction of particle mixing time in a rotary drum by 2D DEM simulations and cross-correlation

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Colorants in plastic applications

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Numerical simulation of free flowing particles mixing in V-blender

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Topology optimization of impeller blades in baffled stirred tanks

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Optimization of forming machine stiffness for increased production accuracy

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Microstructured CNTs/Cellulose Aerogel for a Highly Sensitive Pressure Sensor

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Hybrid Optimization Approaches for Impeller Design in Turbomachinery: Methods, Metrics, and Design Strategies

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Towards Sustainability in Hydraulic Machinery Manufacturing by 3D Printing

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Modulating MnO2 crystal structure and electrochemical performance via suspension stirring electrolysis

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Optimizing direct contact heat exchangers via topological approach: multi-field synergy analysis to flow and heat transfer

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Different rotation speeds: A novel approach to enhancing chaos and mixing efficiency in multi-shaft stirred reactors

Qin, S., Tong, M., Wang, Y., Wang, Y., Tao, C., Zhang, Q., Li, B., & Liu, Z. (2025) · Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.cjche.2025.04.024 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Reduced-order modeling of particle-fluid flows with heat transfer via a curriculum learning approach

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DEM simulations and PEPT measurements of the dynamics of dry mixing NMC 622 cathode material in an Eirich mixer

Hare, S. D., Lischka, C., Grogan, J. R., Werner, D., Nirschl, H., Kendrick, E., Windows‐Yule, K., & Simmons, M. J. H. (2025) · Powder Technology · doi:10.1016/j.powtec.2025.121804 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

DEM Study on Axial Particle Mixing Behavior with Different Twin-screw Geometries

Ma, C., Liu, C., Zhang, H., Xiao, Q., Liu, Z., He, H., Huang, C., Zhou, Y., Guan, T., Chen, S., et al. (2026) · Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation · doi:10.1007/s12247-026-10860-z · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Investigation of Radial Mixing Dynamics and Saturation Effect in Stirred Brown Rice Granular Systems Using Discrete Element Method

Xiao, Y., Wang, Y., Yu, Q., Sun, M., Ni, X., Liu, C., & Zhang, K. (2026) · Foods · doi:10.3390/foods15020197

Investigation into the influence of improved workability of asphalt mixture on the mechanical response and movement path characteristics of aggregate particles based on the discrete element method

Chen, B., Yu, X., Jin, Y., Cai, Y., & Chen, X. (2026) · Materials and Structures · doi:10.1617/s11527-026-02969-x

Optimization of mixing performance for spherical-cylindrical particle mixtures: construction of shear-stretch synergistic flow field and analysis of mixing mechanism

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Development of a Gravity Mixer for Energy-Efficient Mixing of Sapropel and Organic Fertilizers

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Optimization of impeller geometry for high-solid viscous fluids toward mixing intensification and self-cleaning

Li, G., Yu, Q., Shen, L., Chu, Y., Zhu, H., Ma, Y., Wang, Y., & Xie, L. (2026) · Powder Technology · doi:10.1016/j.powtec.2026.122912

Numerical investigation of granular mixing in an intensive mixer: Effect of process and structural parameters on mixing performance and power consumption

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Influence of impeller configuration and operating parameters on granular mixing: a DEM investigation

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Structure optimization of plough blades in a ploughshare mixer using the DEM simulations

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Single-blade convective powder mixing: The effect of the blade shape and angle

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The effect of the number of impeller blades on granular flow in a bladed mixer

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