Objective Function

Optimization Technique
Design Variables
N=20 Algorithm - Mixed Linear Complementary
α - Angle of the gap 𝑤𝑛 = 2 𝑛 −1 Problem (MLCP)

β - The inner base width of the gap Technique - Lagrange multiplier

at the interface to the drum

Analysis Variables
θ - Drum inclination: 7.5°
Constraints
ω - rotation speed of the drum: 2.5 rad/s dp ≈ 10 mm
y1, y2 - Height outlet-conveyor: [0.15, 0.9]m 𝑚ሶ = 4.4 kg/s
L - Drum lenght: 2.5 m hp = 10dp
d - Drum diameter: 0.75 m η = 15°
200 ≤ C ≥ 300 Tons/h - real machine
l - Outlet lenght: 0.75 m
w - Conveyor widht: 1 m
Main Laboratory machine scale - 1:4
v - Conveyor velocity: 0.25 m/s
hp - Height of material in the drum
Results Size element outlet simulation = 0.01 m
Mesh nodes ≈ 200 nodes
(aglomeration) Coefficient friction = 0.7
C - Range of circulating material Coefficient of restituition ≈ 0
η - Gaps inclination angle Angle friction = 35°
dp - Particles diameters Interaction particles - Coulumb law
𝜌 - Particles mass density: 2500 kg/m³ Density of irregularities = 700 dimples/m²
Y - Elastic modulus: 500 kPa
Optimal Configuration