Ansys Rocky DEM

Ansys Rocky DEM

Ansys Rocky DEM is a software used to simulate the flow behavior of granular materials, with complex particle shapes and size distributions, quickly and accurately.

Rocky DEM uses a numerical technique called the Discrete Element Method (DEM). DEM is a technique used to simulate the interactions between particles and their boundaries. These interactions consist of various forces, such as gravity, fluid, electrostatic or magnetic fields, and surface forces like contact, adhesion, and cohesion.

Rocky DEM has the following features:

  • Advanced parallel computing for fast and accurate simulations
  • Support for complex particle shapes and size distributions
  • SPH method for simulating fluid-particle interactions
  • Support for a wide range of industrial applications

Rocky DEM is used in the following industrial applications:

  • Food processing
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Chemicals
  • Mining
  • Construction
  • Energy

Rocky DEM offers a suite of modules that can be used to simulate the flow behavior of a granular material. These modules include:

  • Basic DEM module: This module performs the basic DEM calculations.
  • SPH module: This module uses the SPH method to simulate fluid-particle interactions.
  • Multiphase module: This module is used to simulate the flow behavior of materials containing multiple phases.
  • Granular module: This module is used to simulate the flow behavior of granular materials.
  • Powder module: This module is used to simulate the flow behavior of powder materials.

Rocky DEM offers an SDK (Software Development Kit) that allows users to develop their own custom modules. This SDK allows users to extend the capabilities of Rocky DEM.

Rocky DEM is a powerful and flexible software for simulating the flow behavior of granular materials. This software is used in a variety of industrial applications.

Using Rocky DEM's SPH method, you can calculate the particle-fluid contact times and rates. This can be useful for characterizing the particle-fluid interaction, predicting particle transport or erosion by fluid, or analyzing particle behavior in fluid.