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Jaehyuk Choi1, Arshad Kudrolli, Rodolfo R Rosales

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Particle transport in silos shows a universal shift from superdiffusion to normal diffusion. This particle flow is governed by geometry and long-lasting contacts, not thermal motion.

Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Granular Materials
  • Fluid Dynamics

Background:

  • Understanding particle transport is crucial for granular materials.
  • Previous models of particle flow in silos have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate particle transport properties during silo draining.
  • To identify the governing mechanisms of particle diffusion and mixing.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized advanced imaging techniques.
  • Employed direct particle tracking for precise measurements.
  • Analyzed particle displacements and distribution functions.

Main Results:

  • Observed a universal transition from superdiffusion to normal diffusion.

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  • Displacements exhibited fat-tailed and anisotropic distributions in the superdiffusive regime.
  • Diffusive regime showed slow cage breaking and high Péclet numbers (order 100).

    • Conclusions:

    • Particle transport and mixing in silos are primarily dictated by geometrical factors.
    • Long-lasting particle contacts, rather than thermal collisions, dominate the dynamics.
    • Findings challenge existing microscopic models of granular flow.