Cellular automata modeling of granular flows

Lattice-based cellular automata modeling enables us to do fast first-order modeling of complex granular flow tribosystems using a combination of differential equation-free physics.

PFTL Researcher(s): Venkata Jasti, Martin Marinack, Jr.

Method(s) employed: Cellular automata modeling, experiments, digital particle tracking velocimetry (DPTV).

Sponsor(s): PFTL

Reference(s): Jasti, V. and Higgs III, C.F., "A Lattice-based Cellular Automata Modeling Approach for Granular Flow Lubrication," ASME Journal of Tribology, Vol. 128, pp.1-7, 2006