Research profile:

• Physical properties of granular materials and food products important in processes of storage and handling
• Modelling of physical processes occurring in granular materials during storage, handling and processing
• Pressure distribution in thin wall grain silo models. Factors responsible for air flow resistance of granular materials

Analysis:

• Mechanical parameters: pressure ratio, elastic modulus, Poisson’s ratio, compressibility
• On-line monitoring of grain parameters during storage
• Flowability of food powders
• Parameters for the design of processing