Ultrasonic augers for improved transport of granular materials

Li, X. , Li, X., Huang, T., Feeney, A. , Worrall, K. and Harkness, P. (2022) Ultrasonic augers for improved transport of granular materials. Acta Astronautica, 201, pp. 1-11. (doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2022.07.054)

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Abstract

This paper explores the superposition of ultrasonic vibration on vertical rotating augers in a variety of granular media. Ultrasonic vibration is known to facilitate direct penetration of granular media, and it is anticipated that any related reduction in the torque requirements of a rotating system might improve augering performance. Experimental results suggest that, compared to the non-ultrasonic scenario, ultrasonically assisted augering significantly promotes the flow of granular media, while moderately reducing the torque required to operate the device. Furthermore, it was discovered that particle size, helix angle, and auger speed all affect the performance of the auger in different ways as the ultrasonic amplitude is adjusted.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Worrall, Dr Kevin and Feeney, Dr Andrew and Harkness, Professor Patrick and Li, Dr Xuan
Authors: Li, X., Li, X., Huang, T., Feeney, A., Worrall, K., and Harkness, P.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Autonomous Systems and Connectivity
College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
Journal Name:Acta Astronautica
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0094-5765
ISSN (Online):1879-2030
Published Online:24 August 2022
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2022 The Authors
First Published:First published in Acta Astronautica 201: 1-11
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
316239Ultrasonically assisted augersPatrick HarknessUK Space Agency (UKSPACE)N/AENG - Systems Power & Energy