We experimentally study the mixing of binary granular systems in a horizontal rotating cylinder. When materials have the same size and differ by dynamic angle of repose only, we observe an axial transport of matter that generates transient radial segregation. The system then evolves towards homogeneity. If materials differ by density also radial segregation becomes steady. A mechanism is suggested where radial segregation is promoted by axial differences of dynamic angle of repose. This differs from the free surface segregation suggested so far to explain radial segregation.
Radial segregation driven by axial convection
SANTOMASO, ANDREA CLAUDIO;CANU, PAOLO
2006
Abstract
We experimentally study the mixing of binary granular systems in a horizontal rotating cylinder. When materials have the same size and differ by dynamic angle of repose only, we observe an axial transport of matter that generates transient radial segregation. The system then evolves towards homogeneity. If materials differ by density also radial segregation becomes steady. A mechanism is suggested where radial segregation is promoted by axial differences of dynamic angle of repose. This differs from the free surface segregation suggested so far to explain radial segregation.File in questo prodotto:
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