Astec invest in EDEM modelling software
DEM Solutions Inc., specialists in innovative discrete element method (DEM) software solutions for computer simulation and analysis of bulk solids handling and processing operations, have announced that Astec Inc., of Chattanooga, Tennessee, will be using the company’s EDEM software to meet their current and future discrete element modelling needs.
Astec, who design and manufacture a complete line of continuous and batch-process hot-mix asphalt facilities and associated equipment, are implementing a perpetual license for EDEM software to assist in their commitment to leading-edge design and process optimization.
DEM Solutions’ EDEM software is a state-of-the-art DEM computer simulation system used to model, analyze and visualize the interaction of bulk solids with each segment of a facility’s handling and processing equipment, providing a means of testing the performance of design prototypes to determine the best system configuration for each material and operating condition.
Full integration with CAD design software allows users to import 3D solid models of their equipment, while EDEM’s easy-to-use tools let users define specific material properties and the movement of components, such as mixers and conveyor belts.
Said to offer the shortest simulation times of any DEM software on the market, and with extensive data visualization and analysis capabilities, EDEM allows engineers to quickly identify the optimum design, while also gaining useful insights into the key components controlling the physical interaction between bulk solids, equipment design and operating parameters.
Astec have selected the optional FLUENT coupling module available with EDEM, which models and analyzes particle-fluid interactions. The company had previously leased the EDEM software and their decision to purchase a perpetual license for EDEM is seen as an indication of their satisfaction with DEM Solutions’ proven technology for optimizing equipment and process design while reducing associated prototype costs.
Andrew Hobbs at Astec said: ‘EDEM software gives our engineers a state-of-the-art tool for the development of new equipment and allows us to model each process segment of our hot-mix asphalt plants. Our philosophy has always been to provide our customers with the latest technological edge in asphalt manufacturing, and EDEM will help us meet that goal of continuous innovation.’
John Favier, chief executive officer of DEM Solutions, added: ‘We are very pleased that Astec have chosen EDEM as the platform for their particle simulation applications, as Astec are one of the most advanced users of EDEM, using a combination of particle and fluid dynamics to simulate complex processes within their hot-mix asphalt plants.’
Another company that is continuing to expand its use of EDEM software in the design optimization and development of its engineering products is Martin Engineering of Neponset, Illinois. As one of the first solids-handling system suppliers to recognize the benefits of EDEM, they now routinely use the software in the design and configuration of their conveyors, chutes and transfer points.
In May 2008, DEM Solutions announced the launch of the latest release of EDEM, which, they say, will set a new benchmark in particle simulation modelling software. Already offering the most advanced graphic user interface, EDEM 2.0 is now the most highly parallelized discrete element modelling software on the market, providing users with increased scope and scale of particle simulation applications.
EDEM 2.0 is also the first commercial DEM software to be able to simulate more than 1 million particles on a desktop computer. Other key features include: a faster solver with new multi-core parallel that can compute on up to eight CPUs; a new compact file format that provides a significant reduction in file size; a ten-fold increase in visualization speed; and built-in video generation capabilities in all major video codecs
‘EDEM 2.0 is another milestone in the development of DEM as a key tool to help engineers solve critical particle handling and processing problems,’ commented Mr Favier. ‘It is highly parallelized and capable of simulating systems containing over a million particles using standard desktop multi-processor hardware. This release will allow our customers to increase their productivity and the scale of applications they can address using EDEM.’
For further information contact Alison Hope on tel: (0131) 558 2681; fax: (0131) 558 2672.
Astec, who design and manufacture a complete line of continuous and batch-process hot-mix asphalt facilities and associated equipment, are implementing a perpetual license for EDEM software to assist in their commitment to leading-edge design and process optimization.
DEM Solutions’ EDEM software is a state-of-the-art DEM computer simulation system used to model, analyze and visualize the interaction of bulk solids with each segment of a facility’s handling and processing equipment, providing a means of testing the performance of design prototypes to determine the best system configuration for each material and operating condition.
Full integration with CAD design software allows users to import 3D solid models of their equipment, while EDEM’s easy-to-use tools let users define specific material properties and the movement of components, such as mixers and conveyor belts.
Said to offer the shortest simulation times of any DEM software on the market, and with extensive data visualization and analysis capabilities, EDEM allows engineers to quickly identify the optimum design, while also gaining useful insights into the key components controlling the physical interaction between bulk solids, equipment design and operating parameters.
Astec have selected the optional FLUENT coupling module available with EDEM, which models and analyzes particle-fluid interactions. The company had previously leased the EDEM software and their decision to purchase a perpetual license for EDEM is seen as an indication of their satisfaction with DEM Solutions’ proven technology for optimizing equipment and process design while reducing associated prototype costs.
Andrew Hobbs at Astec said: ‘EDEM software gives our engineers a state-of-the-art tool for the development of new equipment and allows us to model each process segment of our hot-mix asphalt plants. Our philosophy has always been to provide our customers with the latest technological edge in asphalt manufacturing, and EDEM will help us meet that goal of continuous innovation.’
John Favier, chief executive officer of DEM Solutions, added: ‘We are very pleased that Astec have chosen EDEM as the platform for their particle simulation applications, as Astec are one of the most advanced users of EDEM, using a combination of particle and fluid dynamics to simulate complex processes within their hot-mix asphalt plants.’
Another company that is continuing to expand its use of EDEM software in the design optimization and development of its engineering products is Martin Engineering of Neponset, Illinois. As one of the first solids-handling system suppliers to recognize the benefits of EDEM, they now routinely use the software in the design and configuration of their conveyors, chutes and transfer points.
In May 2008, DEM Solutions announced the launch of the latest release of EDEM, which, they say, will set a new benchmark in particle simulation modelling software. Already offering the most advanced graphic user interface, EDEM 2.0 is now the most highly parallelized discrete element modelling software on the market, providing users with increased scope and scale of particle simulation applications.
EDEM 2.0 is also the first commercial DEM software to be able to simulate more than 1 million particles on a desktop computer. Other key features include: a faster solver with new multi-core parallel that can compute on up to eight CPUs; a new compact file format that provides a significant reduction in file size; a ten-fold increase in visualization speed; and built-in video generation capabilities in all major video codecs
‘EDEM 2.0 is another milestone in the development of DEM as a key tool to help engineers solve critical particle handling and processing problems,’ commented Mr Favier. ‘It is highly parallelized and capable of simulating systems containing over a million particles using standard desktop multi-processor hardware. This release will allow our customers to increase their productivity and the scale of applications they can address using EDEM.’
For further information contact Alison Hope on tel: (0131) 558 2681; fax: (0131) 558 2672.
