Modeling and Parameter Calibration of Morchella Seed Based on Discrete Element Method

Studies on the discrete element method (DEM) parameters of Morchella seeds are limited due to their high moisture content and weak inter-particle adhesion. However, accurate DEM simulations are crucial for the design of agricultural machinery. Physical experiments were conducted to measure the funda...

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Main Authors: Min Li, Xiaowei He, Guansan Zhu, Jinxiu Liu, Kangcheng Gou, Xufeng Wang
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/23/11134
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Xiaowei He
Guansan Zhu
Jinxiu Liu
Kangcheng Gou
Xufeng Wang
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description Studies on the discrete element method (DEM) parameters of Morchella seeds are limited due to their high moisture content and weak inter-particle adhesion. However, accurate DEM simulations are crucial for the design of agricultural machinery. Physical experiments were conducted to measure the fundamental properties of Morchella seeds, and a DEM model was established using the Hertz–Mindlin with JKR contact model. Subsequently, Plackett–Burman, steepest ascent, and Box–Behnken experiments were employed. They were used to analyze the significance of key contact parameters. A second-order polynomial regression model for the repose angle was developed, and significant contact parameters were optimized and calibrated. The results showed that the seed-to-seed rolling friction coefficient, seed-to-seed surface energy, and seed-to-steel rolling friction coefficient significantly impacted the repose angle. The simulation results using the optimized contact parameters closely matched the repose angle measured in physical experiments. The relative error was only 0.16%, validating the accuracy of the parameter calibration.
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spelling doaj-art-49377e1751e6489bb90c6a3cc42bdfba2025-08-20T01:55:31ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-11-0114231113410.3390/app142311134Modeling and Parameter Calibration of Morchella Seed Based on Discrete Element MethodMin Li0Xiaowei He1Guansan Zhu2Jinxiu Liu3Kangcheng Gou4Xufeng Wang5College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Tarim University, Alar 843300, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Tarim University, Alar 843300, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Tarim University, Alar 843300, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Tarim University, Alar 843300, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Tarim University, Alar 843300, ChinaCollege of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Tarim University, Alar 843300, ChinaStudies on the discrete element method (DEM) parameters of Morchella seeds are limited due to their high moisture content and weak inter-particle adhesion. However, accurate DEM simulations are crucial for the design of agricultural machinery. Physical experiments were conducted to measure the fundamental properties of Morchella seeds, and a DEM model was established using the Hertz–Mindlin with JKR contact model. Subsequently, Plackett–Burman, steepest ascent, and Box–Behnken experiments were employed. They were used to analyze the significance of key contact parameters. A second-order polynomial regression model for the repose angle was developed, and significant contact parameters were optimized and calibrated. The results showed that the seed-to-seed rolling friction coefficient, seed-to-seed surface energy, and seed-to-steel rolling friction coefficient significantly impacted the repose angle. The simulation results using the optimized contact parameters closely matched the repose angle measured in physical experiments. The relative error was only 0.16%, validating the accuracy of the parameter calibration.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/23/11134Morchella cultivation spawndiscrete element parameter calibrationmodel buildingsimulationseeds
spellingShingle Min Li
Xiaowei He
Guansan Zhu
Jinxiu Liu
Kangcheng Gou
Xufeng Wang
Modeling and Parameter Calibration of Morchella Seed Based on Discrete Element Method
Applied Sciences
Morchella cultivation spawn
discrete element parameter calibration
model building
simulation
seeds
title Modeling and Parameter Calibration of Morchella Seed Based on Discrete Element Method
title_full Modeling and Parameter Calibration of Morchella Seed Based on Discrete Element Method
title_fullStr Modeling and Parameter Calibration of Morchella Seed Based on Discrete Element Method
title_full_unstemmed Modeling and Parameter Calibration of Morchella Seed Based on Discrete Element Method
title_short Modeling and Parameter Calibration of Morchella Seed Based on Discrete Element Method
title_sort modeling and parameter calibration of morchella seed based on discrete element method
topic Morchella cultivation spawn
discrete element parameter calibration
model building
simulation
seeds
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/23/11134
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