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The contribution of DEM to the science of comminution by Weerasekara, N.S., Powell, M.S., Cleary, P.W., Tavares, L.M., Evertsson, M., Morrison, R.D., Quist, J., Carvalho, R.M.

“…The ability to model comminution techniques has been key in the mineral processing industry and other industries where size reduction of rocks is a key focus…”
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Performance evaluation of the novel multi-shaft mill using DEM modelling by Bracey, R.J., Weerasekara, N.S., Powell, M.S.

“…Multi-shaft EDS mill alongside DEM simulated ore particle flow. [Display omitted] •Conducted a performance evaluation of the novel mill using site survey and…”
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Characterisation of superficial breakage using multi-size pilot mills by Yahyaei, M., Weerasekara, N.S., Powell, M.S.

“…[Display omitted] •A new approach is proposed to characterise superficial breakage of ore.•A new superficial breakage rate is presented.•The superficial…”
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Mathematical modelling of demineralisation of high sulphur coal by bioleaching by Weerasekara, N.S., Frutos, F.J. García, Cara, J., Lockwood, F.C.

“…During coal combustion various toxic compounds are generated from its sulphur content. Their environmental impacts are considered to be very important. While…”
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Estimating energy in grinding using DEM modelling by Weerasekara, N.S., Liu, L.X., Powell, M.S.

“…[Display omitted] •DEM simulations were performed by varying the mill size and charge PSD.•The toe impact region has higher impact energies.•The bulk shear…”
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DEM modelling of liner evolution and its influence on grinding rate in ball mills by Powell, M.S., Weerasekara, N.S., Cole, S., LaRoche, R.D., Favier, J.

“…► DEM used to simulate the dynamics of ball motion in an industrial scale ball mill. ► Energy distributions with progressively worn lifter geometry profiles…”
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Performance characterisation of AG/SAG mill pulp lifters using CFD techniques by Weerasekara, N.S., Powell, M.S.

“…[Display omitted] •CFD reasonably predicted the LDA measured charge flow velocity and shape.•CFD predicted the bulk flow measurements reasonably.•The modelling…”
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A new predictive model of lifter bar wear in mills by Rezaeizadeh, M., Fooladi, M., Powell, M.S., Mansouri, S.H., Weerasekara, N.S.

“…A new model has been developed to predict the rate of liner wear based on the main parameters affecting the wear process such as; ore type, relative velocity…”
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An experimental investigation of the effects of operating parameters on the wear of lifters in tumbling mills by Rezaeizadeh, M., Fooladi, M., Powell, M.S., Weerasekara, N.S.

“…Lifters are usually used with mill liners to extend their life and to enhance the grinding and crushing efficiency. Although the lifters are durable wear parts…”
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A simple fluid-structure coupling algorithm for the study of the anastomotic mechanics of vascular grafts by Schiller, N.K., Franz, T., Weerasekara, N.S., Zilla, P., Reddy, B.D.

“…Vascular anastomoses constitute a main factor in poor graft performance due to mismatches in distensibility between the host artery and the graft. This work…”
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