Publications
Approaches to Calibrating DEM Models of Cohesive Bulk Materials
In this article, Shaun Reid from TUNRA Bulk solids gives TUNRA’s take on the current state of DEM application to industrial bulk materials handling problems. Shaun discusses both the advantages […]
The Influence of Bulk Density Measurements on Stockpile Capacity Estimation
Stockpiles are some of the most common means of storing large quantities of bulk materials in industry sectors including mining and steelmaking plants, as well as in the fertiliser industry, […]
TUNRA’s Ten Commandments for Reliable Transfer Chute Design
One of the most popular topics in the bulk solids handling world is the appropriate design of transfer chutes for effective plant operation and reduced downtime. Transfer chute problems are […]
45 Years of Bulk Solids Handling Research, Education and International Engagement
The ABHR looks back at the work TUNRA Bulk Solids has done for the bulk solids handling industry in Australia and around the world since it began in 1975. For […]
A Case Study of Stacker Chute Analysis using DEM and Scale Modelling
The performance of bulk handling plants depends on all equipment that comprise the system operating efficiently without interruption, and poorly designed transfer chutes often become a costly bottleneck and maintenance […]
On the Path to 100% Reliability in the Materials Handling Chain
The bulk materials handling supply chain consists of multiple transportation and storage operations for receiving, stacking, reclaiming, and transporting raw and processed iron ore materials. TUNRA Bulk Solids worked with […]
Investigation of Loads Acting on Flow Isolating Gates in Bulk Solids Storage Bins
Storage bins for bulk solids handling operations rely on flow isolating gates to prevent outflow of bulk solids during initial bin filling condition, as well as during periods of stoppages […]
Analysis of Silo Asymmetry Normal Pressures due to Eccentric Discharge using DEM Simulation
Silos are widely used for storage of bulk solids in the mining, chemical and agricultural industries. The consideration of loads acting on a silo wall is a particularly important aspect […]
