Physical Modeling | Analytical Modeling

Overview

Physical Process & Pilot Scale Modeling

Are you developing a unique process or design for a challenging bulk solid? Jenike & Johanson has the experienced staff, knowledge, and specialized tools to perform both physical and real-world analytical modeling studies. We understand the importance of making sure the models are accurately scaled geometrically and with respect to bulk material flow properties.

Modeling of a complex hopper.

Modeling of a bullet insert for uniform powder flow.

Results of a structural FEA (Finite Element Analysis).

Physical Modeling Capabilities

How we can help you with Physical Modeling

Proof-of-concept prototyping, pilot-scale and unique solids process modeling
Powder fluidization and pneumatic conveying tests
Silo quaking, thumping, vibration testing, and analysis
Flow visualization experiments
High accuracy micro-feeding

Examples

Physical Modeling: Project Examples

Feeding a sticky, cohesive powder at extremely low rates (1 g/minute)
Micro-dosing a seasoning mixture uniformly
Aligning pharmaceutical tablets in a high speed filler
Filling of ammunition cartridges at high speeds
Feeding a reactor with biomass with continuous, high accuracy control
Operating powder fluidization model at high temperature
Testing of large particle bulk solids (e.g., coal and switch grass)

|Analytical| Modeling Capabilities

How we can help you with Analytical Modeling

Using proprietary tools developed in-house based decades of bulk material handling research and commercial software such as ANSYS®, we have extensive analytical modeling capabilities.

Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulations of particle flow