Abstract
The abrasive dehulling process of sorghum and millet was modelled using a three-dimensional discrete element model. The model was validated by comparison between experimental and simulation results. Good correlation between experimental and simulation results was obtained. Several numerical experiments were also carried out using the developed model to investigate the influence of mill and grain parameters on dehulling of sorghum and millet. The simulated results correlated well with experimental results from literature. The developed model therefore provides a simple and cheap tool, which can be used to study the dehulling process in more detail than, is currently possible using the available experimental methods.
Recommended Citation
Lazaro, E. (2002). Discrete Element Modelling Of the Abrasive Dehulling Process of Sorghum and Millet. Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET), 25(2), 6-20. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.52339/tjet.v25i2.321
Publisher Name
University of Dar es Salaam
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Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering Commons, Engineering Mechanics Commons, Process Control and Systems Commons