The slip velocity between the gas and sand particles has been measured using PIV.
An erosion equation has been generated based on PIV results and erosion testing.
Sand erosion is measured in a 76.2 mm ID standard elbow using ultrasonic probes.
Predicted CFD erosion magnitudes are compared with UT erosion data in elbows.
CFD predictions are within a factor of two of present and previous UT erosion data.