The theory of designing process lines

Type of study	Doctoral
Language of instruction	English
Code	542-0912/02
Abbreviation	TPPL
Course title	The theory of designing process lines
Credits	10
Coordinating department	Department of Mining Engineering and Safety
Course coordinator	prof. Ing. Jan Nečas, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

Theoretical and mathematical basis of process equipment in the area of storage.
Theoretical and mathematical basis of process equipment in the area of transport.
Optimization of transport and process equipment based on requirements for material parameters.
Optimization of transport and process equipment based on requirements for functional parameters.
Discrete element method as a numerical technique that simulates the behavior of a population of independent particles. (eg Shape, size, material properties, initial velocity)
Mechanical-physical properties of particulate matter for use in DEM.
Theoretical models of validation devices
Using CAD and MCAD tools for process line design.
Using CAD and MCAD tools with DEM

Literature

SEVILLE, J.P.K., TUZUN, U. Processing of particulate solids, Lodon, 1997, .
CHAREYRE, B. . The Discrete Element Method for Granular Solids. Elsevier Science, 2019.
GELNAR D., ZEGZULKA J. Discrete Element Method in the Design of Transport Systems, Springer, .
SERGIY A.: Particles in Contact, Springer 2019, , .

Advised literature

WOODCOCK, C. R., and J. S. MASON. Bulk solids handling: an introduction to the practice and technology. Springer Science & Business Media, 2012.
ARNOLD, P. C.; MCLEAN, A. G.; ROBERTS, A. W.. Bulk solids: storage, flow and handling. Tunra, 1978.
MCGLINCHEY, D. Bulk solids handling. Wiley-Blackwell, 2008.
REICKS, A., and M. T. MYERS, eds. Bulk Material Handling by Conveyor Belt 5. SME, 2004.

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