Chemical Engineering & Technology, Vol.37, No.5, 827-832, 2014
Mechanical Behavior of Deep-Frozen Bulk Solids at Compression
The aim of this work is to clarify the complex interactions and various influencing parameters regarding the material behavior of deep-frozen bulk solids. Additionally, a better evaluation of the material behavior in practical applications needs to be ensured. As material samples, hard coal, iron ore, and sand were selected, and cube-shaped samples saturated with water were deep-frozen for defined periods of time. Subsequently, the influences of the residence time in the freezer and of the particle size on the material behavior were analyzed by carrying out uniaxial compression tests.