A numerical approach in the dynamical segregation of granular material through a pipe

Authors

  • Johnrob Y. Bantang ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
  • May T. Lim ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
  • Christopher P. Monterola ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
  • Caesar A. Saloma ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman

Abstract

We demonstrate a simple mechanical system that acts as a filter for granular materials with equal sizes but varying coefficients of restitutions. The mechanism involved in our apparatus might explain the natural size segregation dynamics occurring in nature.

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Issue

Scaling new heights in physics and physics education
24-26 October 2001, Saint Mary's University, Nueva Vizcaya

Article ID

SPP-2001-W2B-6

Section

Complex Systems

Published

2001-10-24

How to Cite

[1]
JY Bantang, MT Lim, CP Monterola, and CA Saloma, A numerical approach in the dynamical segregation of granular material through a pipe, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 19, SPP-2001-W2B-6 (2001). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2001-W2B-6.