[mr. nicholas]

Hi,

I would like to set up a simulation, using Solidworks if possible, to study the heat transfer in a device similar to a popcorn machine.

In this problem there are many particles (popcorn kernels for example) occupying a certain volume at the bottom of a metal chamber. Blowing hot air on them from the bottom lofts them, and they circulate and cook via convection and conduction.

I have some experimental data with many known variables to use as a reference, and once I can get the simulation to reproduce what I've seen physically, I would like to play with the chamber geometries/load sizes/temperatures/etc. to optimize for my application.

If you can help me set up this simulation or have any advice related to characterizing this problem, please contact me!

Thanks!

Nick

[JBeilke]

This one is a bit similar to your problem:

http://www.cd-adapco.com/conference_...ing-conditions

[mr. nicholas]

That's great! Thank you!

[Workshop Technologies]

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Originally Posted by mr. nicholas

Hi,

I would like to set up a simulation, using Solidworks if possible, to study the heat transfer in a device similar to a popcorn machine.

In this problem there are many particles (popcorn kernels for example) occupying a certain volume at the bottom of a metal chamber. Blowing hot air on them from the bottom lofts them, and they circulate and cook via convection and conduction.

I have some experimental data with many known variables to use as a reference, and once I can get the simulation to reproduce what I've seen physically, I would like to play with the chamber geometries/load sizes/temperatures/etc. to optimize for my application.

If you can help me set up this simulation or have any advice related to characterizing this problem, please contact me!

Thanks!

Nick