July 2003

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Applied DEM, Inc

The revolutionary way to handle granular and particulate material problems through Computer Simulation

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The Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) has selected Grzegorz "Greg" Dewicki as a member of its Young Leaders class of 2003. The Future Leaders Program recognizes members under the age of 35 who have demonstrated leadership skills and initiative within their company, community and SME. Participation in the Young Leaders Program involves a four-year service commitment on the Young Leaders Committee. This group will implement new programming and services relevant to students and younger professionals in the industry.

 

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   Applying DEM Solutions to Bulk Material Handling Problems

Discrete Element Modeling (DEM) is a revolutionary way to solve age old granular, particulate or bulk material handling and processing problems. DEM is a family of numerical modeling methods used to simulate the dynamic motions of a system of interacting rigid bodies or particles. DEM technology can be used alone or in conjunction with other numerical modeling methods to simulate most any material handling or processing problem. Computer simulation has been proven much more cost effective and efficient than laboratory modeling or trial and error design. 

 

Because of the tremendous success achieved with DEM in the design of much more efficient conveyor transfers, Overland Conveyor Co has recently established a new company called Applied DEM, Inc to expand the application of DEM to other problems. 

 

Applied DEM, Inc is a technology company founded on the basis that the most cost effective method of solving difficult technical problems is through the rigorous application of advanced technology, numerical modeling and specifically computer simulation. Applied DEM, Inc is dedicated to the application and utilization of advanced, innovative numerical modeling technologies and specifically Discrete Element Methods. The goals are to develop useful computational tools that will assist engineers in various particulate handling and processing industries to make better design and engineering decisions. 

The objective of Applied DEM, Inc is to pursue particulate handling and processing applications that are historically problematic and do not have well defined classical solutions and apply DEM and other advanced numerical modeling and simulation technologies to create cost effective design tools. Applied DEM, Inc will provide either computer software products or design/engineering services to clients. Client relationships could include research partners, retainer agreements, specific project work scope or software licensees.

A sample of past DEM clients includes Hartsfield International Airport, Freeport McMoran (Indonesia), Krupp Robins (Venezuela), Southern Company, NIOSH, Anglo Gold, Johnson Matthey Inc., Aston University (U.K.), LKAB Mining (Sweden), National Science Foundation, U.S.B.M. (Denver Research Center), Colorado Department of Highways, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories (Earth Science Division), Advanced Materials Institute, NASA, CETIM (Centre de Engineering Techniques en Mechanique- France) .

For detail on recent and ongoing projects open pdf documents below. 

 

Dustless Transfer at Southeastern Power Plant

Large Copper Mine in Indonesia

Large Lignite Mine in Germany

Large Copper Mine in Chile

Large Aggregate Project

If you have a problematic particulate, granular or bulk material handling or processing application, contact us with the details.

 

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   Graham Mustoe Joins Consulting Team

Overland Conveyor Co and Applied DEM, Inc are happy to announce Dr. Graham Mustoe, a leader researcher in numerical modeling and in particular, Discrete Element Methods, has joined our technology team as a consultant during his current year long sabbatical. 

Dr. Mustoe has been a Professor in the engineering department at the Colorado School of Mines for the last 13 years, but has also had 10 years of experience in industrial research and development. Mustoe is a strong advocate of numerical modeling and in applying modern software tools to engineering analysis and design. His primary research area is numerical modeling of problems that arise in the design and analysis of engineering systems. This area encompasses a wide range of application areas, numerical techniques and different engineering disciplines. During his career at CSM and in industry, he has done work in geomechanics, bulk solids handling, materials science and engineering, electronics materials, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, waste isolation, and arctic offshore engineering.

Mustoe has led several research projects, organized many international conferences, and presented many technical papers on numerical modeling methods and in particular Discrete Element Methods.  

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    Evansville Workshop In July

Industry Focus: Underground Mining

      Evansville, IN       July 15-16, 2003   

Belt Analyst II Software Training

     Denver, CO         August 19-20, 2003

     Denver, CO         November 18-19, 2003

Industry Focus: Aggregate Mining

     Atlanta, GA        October 29-30, 2003     (Same location as NA Quarry Show)

Contact RJ Ganey for details

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    Upcoming Events

Jul 15-16, 2003         Overland Conveyor Underground Conveyor Workshop

Aug 19-20, 2003       Overland Conveyor Belt Analyst II Workshop

Oct 29-30, 2003        Overland Conveyor Aggregate Conveyor Workshop

Oct 31-2, 2003          North American Quarry Show

Nov 18-19, 2003       Overland Conveyor Belt Analyst II Workshop

Feb 23-25, 2004       SME Belt Conveyor Symposium

Sep 27-30, 2004       Minexpo International

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