Numerically Packing Spheres in Cylinders
Abstract
A novel approach has been developed to numerically pack spheres in cylinders. The packing algorithm uses a simple sequential technique that is based on a dimensionless packing parameter. The dimensionless packing parameter includes both axial and radial variables in order to determine a sphere's sequential placement within a cylindrical packing structure. The numerical simulation has been applied to the loose packing of identical spheres in cylindrical containers with D/d ≥ 2.0. The predicted results for the mean porosity and the radial porosity distributions are validated against the available experimental data for spheres in cylindrical containers. The simulated results are highly accurate and the simple packing algorithm requires minimal computational prerequisites.
Recommended Citation
G. E. Mueller, "Numerically Packing Spheres in Cylinders," Powder Technology, Elsevier, Jan 2005.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2005.06.002
Department(s)
Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science
Keywords and Phrases
Dimensionless Parameter; Numerical Simulation; Packing; Spheres; Porosity
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0032-5910
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2005 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2005