Research Article

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

Figure 2

Comparison of experiment by Avalosse and Crochet [27] (left column), FEM simulation by Avalosse and Crochet [27] (middle column), and SPH simulation (right column) during the counter-clockwise rotation of the co-rotating twin-cam mixer for 1 revolution. (a) 0°. (b) 120°. (c) 240°. (d) 360°.
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