{"id":315147,"date":"2023-11-07T01:09:20","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T01:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"\/forum\/forums\/topic\/cfd-dem-coupling-faqs-the-dynamics-of-fluid-particle-simulations\/"},"modified":"2024-01-02T16:53:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T16:53:43","slug":"cfd-dem-coupling-faqs-the-dynamics-of-fluid-particle-simulations","status":"closed","type":"topic","link":"https:\/\/innovationspace.ansys.com\/forum\/forums\/topic\/cfd-dem-coupling-faqs-the-dynamics-of-fluid-particle-simulations\/","title":{"rendered":"CFD-DEM Coupling FAQs: The Dynamics of Fluid-Particle Simulations"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146591390 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146591390 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW61599467 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW61599467 BCX0\">CFD-DEM Coupling FAQs: The Dynamics of Fluid-Particle Simulations<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW61599467 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW69098016 BCX0\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW69098016 BCX0\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW69098016 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69098016 BCX0\">The coupled <strong>CFD<\/strong><\/span><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69098016 BCX0\">-DEM<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69098016 BCX0\"><strong> approach<\/strong> is a promising alternative for modeling granular-fluid systems since it can capture the discrete nature of the particle phase while <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69098016 BCX0\">maintaining<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69098016 BCX0\">computational<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69098016 BCX0\"> tractability.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW69098016 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW69098016 BCX0\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW69098016 BCX0\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW69098016 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69098016 BCX0\">In this post you will learn<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69098016 BCX0\">more about <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69098016 BCX0\">the <\/span><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69098016 BCX0\">CFD-DEM coupling<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69098016 BCX0\"> method<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69098016 BCX0\">, through the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69098016 BCX0\">frequently<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69098016 BCX0\"> asked questions below<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69098016 BCX0\">:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW69098016 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><a class=\"wp-colorbox-image cboxElement\" href=\"\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/07-11-2023-1699317107-CFD-DEM Rocky faqs.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"CFD-DEM Coupling Ansys Rocky\" src=\"\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/07-11-2023-1699317107-CFD-DEM Rocky faqs.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW234597759 BCX0\">\n<ul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW234597759 BCX0\" role=\"list\">\n<li class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW234597759 BCX0\" style=\"font-size: 14pt\" role=\"listitem\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW234597759 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW119277072 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119277072 BCX0\">What is CFD-DEM coupling, and how does it work?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW119277072 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW234597759 BCX0\">\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW84676315 BCX0\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW84676315 BCX0\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84676315 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84676315 BCX0\">CFD-DEM coupling refers to the integration of two distinct computational modeling methods: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Discrete Element Method (DEM). It is used to simulate complex processes that involve both fluid flow and the motion of discrete particles, such as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84676315 BCX0\">dust, sand<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84676315 BCX0\">, gravel, and others<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84676315 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW84676315 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW84676315 BCX0\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW84676315 BCX0\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84676315 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84676315 BCX0\">CFD is used to model the behavior of fluids, like gases or liquids. It solves the <strong>governing equations <\/strong>for fluid flow, including the Navier-Stokes equations. CFD calculates properties like velocity, pressure, and temperature throughout the fluid domain.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW84676315 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW84676315 BCX0\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW84676315 BCX0\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84676315 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84676315 BCX0\">DEM, on the other hand, simulates the motion and interactions of individual particles. It considers the discrete nature of these particles and tracks their movement and collisions.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW84676315 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW84676315 BCX0\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW84676315 BCX0\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84676315 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84676315 BCX0\">The coupling of CFD and DEM involves transferring information between the two models<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84676315 BCX0\">. When particles interact with the fluid, they affect the flow, and conversely, the fluid exerts forces on the particles. The coupling framework calculates and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84676315 BCX0\">handle<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84676315 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84676315 BCX0\"> these interactions <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84676315 BCX0\">as the sim<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84676315 BCX0\">ulation progresses<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84676315 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW84676315 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW234597759 BCX0\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW234597759 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW234597759 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234597759 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW234597759 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <a class=\"wp-colorbox-image cboxElement\" href=\"\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/07-11-2023-1699317711-cfd1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/07-11-2023-1699317711-cfd1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"777\" height=\"287\"><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW234597759 BCX0\">\n<ul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW234597759 BCX0\" role=\"list\">\n<li class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW234597759 BCX0\" style=\"font-size: 14pt\" role=\"listitem\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW234597759 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW55270976 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55270976 BCX0\">What are the key applications of CFD-DEM coupling?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW55270976 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW234597759 BCX0\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW234597759 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"text-align: justify\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247253144 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247253144 BCX0\">In essence, <strong>CFD-DEM<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247253144 BCX0\"><strong> coupling<\/strong> allows you to simulate scenarios where the behavior of particles in a fluid, like sediment in a river or particles in a chemical reactor, has a significant impact on the overall system behavior. This method is widely used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemical engineering, and the study of granular materials in geophysics. It <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247253144 BCX0\">provides<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247253144 BCX0\"> a more <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247253144 BCX0\">accurate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247253144 BCX0\"> representation of the real-world behavior of these complex systems.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247253144 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW247253144 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW234597759 BCX0\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW234597759 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW234597759 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW234597759 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW234597759 BCX0\">\n<ul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW234597759 BCX0\" role=\"list\">\n<li class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW234597759 BCX0\" style=\"font-size: 14pt\" role=\"listitem\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW234597759 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW41687715 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41687715 BCX0\">What are the advantages of using CFD-DEM in simulations?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW41687715 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW234597759 BCX0\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW234597759 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"text-align: justify\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW221819365 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221819365 BCX0\">The <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221819365 BCX0\">CFD-DEM<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221819365 BCX0\"> coupling simulation<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221819365 BCX0\">provides<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221819365 BCX0\"> a <strong>powerful tool for simulating<\/strong> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221819365 BCX0\">optimizing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221819365 BCX0\"> systems where both fluid dynamics and particle interactions are integral to the outcome, leading to improved designs, cost savings, and a better understanding of these systems.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW221819365 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW234597759 BCX0\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW234597759 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW234597759 BCX0\" style=\"font-size: 14pt\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW234597759 BCX0\">\n<ul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW234597759 BCX0\" role=\"list\">\n<li class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW234597759 BCX0\" style=\"font-size: 14pt\" role=\"listitem\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW234597759 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW208678365 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208678365 BCX0\">What software tools or platforms are commonly used for CFD-DEM simulations?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW208678365 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW234597759 BCX0\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW234597759 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"text-align: justify\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW73546315 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73546315 BCX0\">Ansys has two excellent software <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73546315 BCX0\">for simulations using the CFD-DEM coupling method, <strong>Ansys Rocky<\/strong> which can be used alone and Ansys Fluent which can be used together with Ansys Rocky, adding several advantages<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73546315 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73546315 BCX0\">providing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73546315 BCX0\"> a comprehensive platform for<strong> simulating fluid-particle interactions.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW73546315 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW234597759 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW73546315 BCX0\" style=\"font-size: 14pt\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"><a class=\"wp-colorbox-image cboxElement\" href=\"\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/07-11-2023-1699317795-cfd4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/07-11-2023-1699317795-cfd4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"845\" height=\"625\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW234597759 BCX0\">\n<ul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW234597759 BCX0\" role=\"list\">\n<li class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW234597759 BCX0\" style=\"font-size: 14pt\" role=\"listitem\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW234597759 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW27110497 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27110497 BCX0\">Can CFD-DEM be used for both academic research and industrial applications?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW27110497 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW234597759 BCX0\">\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW238499624 BCX0\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW238499624 BCX0\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\">Yes, <strong>CFD-DEM<\/strong> can be used for both academic research and industrial applications.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW238499624 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW238499624 BCX0\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW238499624 BCX0\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\">In <\/span><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\">Academic Research<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\"> the method can be used for F<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\">undamental Research<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\"> since i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\">t allows researchers to explore fundamental phenomena related to particle-fluid interactions, multiphase flows, and granular materials<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\">Academics<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\"> also<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\"> can use <strong>CFD-DEM to develop <\/strong>and test new models, algorithms, and simulation techniques. This can lead to innovative approaches to understanding complex systems.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW238499624 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW238499624 BCX0\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW238499624 BCX0\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\">On the other hand, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\">in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\"> industry, CFD-DEM is applied to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\">optimize<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\"> various processes, such as pharmaceutical manufacturing, food processing, and chemical reactions. It can lead to cost savings, increased efficiency, and improved product quality.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238499624 BCX0\">Engineers use CFD-DEM to design and analyze equipment like fluidized beds, mixers, and separators. It helps in developing systems that meet production requirements and safety standards.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW238499624 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW238499624 BCX0\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW238499624 BCX0\" style=\"font-size: 14pt\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"><a class=\"wp-colorbox-image cboxElement\" href=\"\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/07-11-2023-1699317884-cfd5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/07-11-2023-1699317884-cfd5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"737\" height=\"492\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW238499624 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW113454292 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113454292 BCX0\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW113454292 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113454292 BCX0\">Where can I find resources or training to learn more about CFD-DEM coupling?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW113454292 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW113454292 BCX0\" style=\"font-size: 14pt\" data-ccp-props=\"{\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89776547 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89776547 BCX0\">You can find more learning material about the CFD-DEM coupling method on Ansys platforms, such as <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ansys.com\/products\/fluids\/ansys-rocky#tab1-3\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89776547 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89776547 BCX0\">Ansys Website<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89776547 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89776547 BCX0\"> in the <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ansys.com\/events\/ansys-rocky-webinar-series\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89776547 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89776547 BCX0\">Webinars Page<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89776547 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89776547 BCX0\">, the <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EwhtVK1iRjM&amp;list=PL0lZXwHtV6Omiv62KRuPbnZ4oBK8BmDit\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89776547 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89776547 BCX0\">Ansys How-to<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89776547 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89776547 BCX0\"><a 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