Modeling Granular Flow with COMSOL Multiphysics®
Granular materials such as powders, pellets, and grains play a critical role in many industrial processes, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical processing, mining, agriculture, and additive manufacturing. Predicting how these materials flow, mix, and interact with equipment is challenging because their behavior arises from complex interactions between many individual particles. Version 6.4 of COMSOL Multiphysics® introduces the Granular Flow Module, an add-on product that can be used to simulate the motion and interaction of particles in bulk systems. Based on the discrete element method (DEM), the module tracks individual grains and resolves particle-scale interactions such as collisions, adhesion, rotational resistance, and heat transfer, providing insight into both particle dynamics and bulk material behavior.
This webinar will offer an introduction to the functionality in the Granular Flow Module and demonstrate how it can be applied to model common granular processes such as hopper discharge, silo storage, mixing, segregation, and powder spreading. Attendees will see how simulations can help evaluate flow uniformity, packing density, mixing efficiency, segregation patterns, wall stresses, and thermal effects, enabling engineers and researchers to identify potential issues, including blockages, uneven flow, and equipment wear, while supporting improved design and process optimization.
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Webinar Details
Location:
Online
May 14, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. EDT (UTC-04:00)
