Student: Ci Brouillard
Committee: Dr. Heather Emady and Dr. Hamid Marvi
Abstract:
This project focuses on characterization of physical properties of various particulate materials which can be useful to evaluate their flowability. The purpose of this project is to create a mathematical model to predict the Flow Function (FF) values of biomass particles based on their shear stress, cohesion, particle size, and circularity values. The FT4 Powder Rheometer and Malvern Morphologi G3 particle analysis devices were used to determine different parameters of particles. Two types of biomass particles, corn stover and pine residue were used in the study. Nine different sizes of each type of biomass were measured in the two devices to obtain the data needed. The comparison between these two biomass particles helped with determining the effect of particle size distribution, particle shape, as well as particle cohesion on the flow function of particles. This project will be a good reference to predict flow function of biomass particles based on the three factors. As well as to help understand handling and processing particles during mixing and packing.
Zoom Room:https://asu.zoom.us/j/83040475367
Presentation Time: 12:00-1:00 PM (Arizona Time)
