Drop deposition in annular two-phase flow calculated with Lagrangian Particle Tracking

Lagrangian Particle Tracking is tested for its capability to predict deposition rates in pipes and pipes with obstacle. The drop size is one of the input parameters, which defines in its major part the deposition process. A new correlation is proposed to estimate the drop size, following a systematic analysis of the experimental drop sizes in annular two-phase flow. The Lagrangian Particle Tracking model showed good capability of prediction in the cases where the drop size is known; however, when the drop size is estimated the inaccuracy in calculated deposition rate is high. If the drop size is known at the inlet of the channel, Lagrangian Particle Tracking shows good capability of predicting the deposition increase downstream of the obstacle for steam-water flows of 5, 10 and 15 bar pressure.