Abstract
We present a first experimental study of density-induced segregation within a three-dimensional, vibrofluidised, ternary granular system. Using Positron Emission Particle Tracking (PEPT), we study the steady-state particle distributions achieved by binary and ternary granular beds under a variety of differing system parameters. In doing so, we determine the extent to which the segregative processes in ternary systems resemble their comparatively well-researched binary counterparts. We examine the influence of particle elasticity on the system, demonstrating the existence of a significant parameter range for which the effects of inelasticity-induced segregation may be safely neglected. Finally, we investigate the existence of a causal link between convective motion within a system and the segregative behaviours observed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 163-175 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Kona |
Volume | 32 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Feb 2015 |
Keywords
- IR-99362
- METIS-315711