EDEM 3200 Mixing in a Tablet Coater

This tutorial describes how to visualize mixing efficiency through particle representation.

Objective

The objective of this tutorial is to:
  • Visualize mixing efficiency through particle representation
  • Analyze particles in Grid Bin Groups
  • Analyze the contacts between different types of particles through Graphs and Grid Bin Groups
  • Create Manual Selections
  • Visualize the particle flow profile

The model used here is a generic tablet coater of smaller dimensions (200 mm in diameter). Since the particles need to be mixed properly first before they are coated, the mixing efficiency is investigated. The Creator and Simulator parts of the simulation are not explained in detail as the focus is on the EDEM Analyst capabilities.



Note: This simulation uses Polyhedral particles and requires a compatible NVIDIA GPU. If you have not already set up the GPU, you must test the GPU as follows:
  1. Go to Tools > Options > Simulator Engine > CUDA.
  2. Select CUDA Compatible Device > Device Start Test.
  3. Verify the output for errors and save the project as Mixer.dem in the desired location.
    Note: It is recommended to save the project frequently when setting up the simulation.

Mixing in a Tablet Coater Tutorial Video