Transport and deposition of nanoparticles in bend tube with circular cross-section

Transport and deposition of nanoparticles in bend tube with circular cross-section were simulated numerically for different Reynolds numbers and Dean numbers. A finite-volume code and the SIMPLE scheme were used to solve the equations. The results show that the distribution of nanoparticle concentration is symmetrical with respect to the top and bottom sides of the tube. The diameter of the nanoparticles has a weak effect on the distribution of nanoparticle concentration. The maximum and minimum of the deposition enhancement factor occur near the outside and inside walls of the bend tube, respectively. The higher the Reynolds number is, the shorter is the time for nanoparticle deposition. The bend curvature radius has a slight effect on the deposition enhancement factor.