Theory of particulate matter

Type of study	Doctoral
Language of instruction	Czech
Code	542-0903/01
Abbreviation	TPH
Course title	Theory of particulate matter
Credits	10
Coordinating department	Department of Mining Engineering and Safety
Course coordinator	prof. Ing. Jiří Zegzulka, CSc.

Subject syllabus

Descriptive properties of particulate matter, weight parameters, position between other states
Geometric descriptive parameters of particulate matter, granulometry, morphology
Mechanical-physical properties of particulate matter, Jenike's theory
Dissipation work, definition, wall friction angle and internal friction angle, experimental research
Particulate matter flow properties and flow, flow disturbances, flow profiles, segregation
Dynamics of particulate matter flow
Pressure profiles in the particulate matter column, pressure profiles during compression of particulate matter
Cohesive bulk materials, compressibility
Transport of particulate matter, types of transport and storage facilities
Changes in the properties of particulate matter for selected applications, fragmentation and mixing

Literature

FEDA, J. Mechanics of particulate materials. Vol. 30. Elsevier, 2013.
WOODCOCK, C. R., MASON J. S. Bulk solids handling an introduction to the practice and technology. Springer Science & Business Media, 2012, .
SCHULZE, D. Powders and bulk solids: behavior, characterization, storage and flow. Springer, 2008, xvi, 511 pp. .
FRUCHTBAUM, Jacob. Bulk Materials Handling Handbook. Boston, MA: Springer US, 1988. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4757-4695-2. .

Advised literature

GELNAR, D., ZEGZULKA, J. Discrete Element Method in the Design of Transport Systems, Springer, .
NEDDERMAN, R. M. : Statics and Kinematics of Granular Materials, Cambridge University Press. 1992.
SHAMLOU, P. A. Handling of bulk solids: theory and practice. Elsevier, 2013.
JENIKE, A. W. Storage and Flow of Solids, University of Utah, 1964.

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