Discrete Element Method:

comprise a family of related mathematical tools for determining the kinematic behavior of finite-sized particles. As defined by Cundall, discrete element methods allow:

1. finite displacement, rotation and separation of elements, and

2. new particle contacts are recognized algorithmically as the simulation proceeds.

Now Possible

The process of simulating particles is one that involves intense geometrical mathematical calculations that were previously difficult to do with regular PCs. Today, with the fast microprocessor in almost everyone's desktop computer DEM is now a possibility. In only a few hours, a full simulation of particle flow can be generated. Whether we want to simulate chutes, hoppers, trommel screens, or other material handling.
After great research it's finally completed - a user-friendly windows application for DEM modeling. A current and any future release is available for purchase.

Next Release

 		EarthJet.Net
The next release of our DEM software elevates user interaction to greater heights. With the new .Net Windows Forms, user control has never been more effortless. Customization of DEM settings will have a joyous scenario. Parameter settings  will have a predictable behavior, and customization will be as flexible as needed from technical specifications to visual effects. Presentation is what matters when creating a particle flow system for yourself or your client.  

Unlike the current release that uses OpenGL the next release will try using DirectX. A beastly backend with a DEM engine will drive the computational component while a frivolous front-end will present the rendered update to the screen.

Some features for this release include, use of unlimited number of injection boxes, force analysis of target walls, particle speed monitoring, particle clustering and dynamic start-restart functioning. Then of course, there are the much needed modules for movie creation and doing screen captures.

The greatest reward is a well-developed DEM application for engineers. Stay tuned for when this product rolls out its hanger.  
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