Simulation of Agglomeration. II. Two-dimensional Random Addition Model. (1)

Abstract

Two-dimensional agglomerates having various degrees of packing were formed by successive addition of uniform discs to a core by means of a Monte Carlo simulation procedure. Whether cohesion between discs occurred or not was determined by comparing the pseudo-random number generated at every collision with the cohesion probability P. The figures of agglomerates formed by this simulation method appear very similar to those of real agglomerates observed under a microscope. The void fraction of agglomerates and the average coordination number were calculated.