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Description

LIGGGHTS is an open-source simulation software that employs the Discrete Element Method to model materials composed of particles, particularly emphasizing simulations related to industrial granules and heat transfer. The name LIGGGHTS reflects its foundation on LAMMPS, improved specifically to enhance simulations of general granular materials and their thermal dynamics, thereby broadening the reach of DEM into practical industrial scenarios. This tool is adept at simulating a variety of systems in which the behavior of materials arises from the dynamics, collisions, friction, cohesion, thermal exchange, and interactions among individual particles. It proves beneficial for studying an array of applications, including powders, grains, bulk solids, particulate flows, packed beds, conveyor systems, mixing operations, hopper discharges, and material handling, particularly in contexts where the behaviors at the particle level are significant. Currently, LIGGGHTS is embraced by numerous research institutions and commercial enterprises across the globe, valued for its open-source nature and the adaptability it offers in the simulation of particulate materials. Moreover, its versatility makes it an essential tool in advancing research and development in various fields related to granular systems.

Description

MercuryDPM is an open-source software designed for conducting discrete particle simulations, enabling the analysis of particle or atom movement through the application of forces and torques from external influences, such as gravitational and magnetic fields, as well as from laws governing particle interactions. In the context of granular particles, these interactions predominantly consist of contact forces, which can include elastic, plastic, viscous, and frictional effects, while molecular simulations may utilize interaction potentials like Lennard-Jones. This software is developed in a robust, object-oriented C++ framework, emphasizing clarity, flexibility, and extensibility to accommodate the needs of researchers and engineers tasked with developing new simulation models. Although primarily focused on granular material applications, MercuryDPM is designed to be versatile enough to handle various particle-based systems and accommodate long-range interaction scenarios. Users are supported by comprehensive documentation that walks them through the processes of installation, executing simulations, visualizing results, analyzing data, and creating custom MercuryDPM codes tailored to simulate their specific systems of interest. Overall, MercuryDPM represents a valuable tool for advancing the understanding of particle dynamics across a range of scientific fields.

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Pricing Details

Free
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Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
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Free Version Yes 

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Mac Yes 
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Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
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Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

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Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
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Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
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Vendor Details

Company Name

CFDEM

Country

Germany

Website

www.cfdem.com/liggghts-open-source-discrete-element-method-particle-simulation-code

Vendor Details

Company Name

MercuryDPM

Founded

2009

Country

United States

Website

www.mercurydpm.org

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