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Discrete element method - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Applications
The fundamental assumption of the method is that the material consists of separate, discrete particles. These particles may have different shapes and properties. Some examples are:
liquids and solutions, for instance of sugar or proteins;
bulk materials in storage silos, like cereal;
granular matter, like sand;
powders, like toner.
Typical industries using DEM are:
Mining
Pharmaceutical
Oil and gas
Agriculture and food handling
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