The Discrete Element Method: Advanced Topics

The Discrete Element Method (DEM) is an established method to predict the flow of particles, and fluid-particle mixtures. Also, this method has been proven to be useful in a plurality of multiphysics applications, e.g., for thermal processes or in modeling the comminution of particles. Nowadays, the DEM is an essential part of many workflows to study processes in engineering, as well as phenomena in nature.
But how did the DEM achieve to be so successful in a variety of applications? Which features should be part of a DEM simulation tool to make it ready for applications beyond classical granular flow? This MOOC provides a course on advanced topics related to the DEM, that will guide you to answer these questions!