Simulation of Multiphase Flow and Mixing in a Conveying Element of a Co-Rotating Twin-Screw Extruder by Using SPH

Figure 10

Distributions of particles in a half filled conveying element at different angles in one rotation (clockwise rotation) (results of case 3 are in the left column; results of case 4 are in the right column). (a) 0°. (b) 45°. (c) 90°. (d) 135°. (e) 180°. (f) 225°. (g) 270°. (h) 315°. (i) 360°.

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