Theoretical investigation of sedimentation process for nanoparticles statistical ensemble
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Cite: Mukhina, K. & Chivilikhin, S. (2015). Theoretical investigation of sedimentation process for nanoparticles statistical ensemble. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 643(1).
In this paper the sedimentation process of nanoparticles which have distribution in sizes was studied. The mathematical model under consideration gives a rise of velocity which resembles Rayleigh-Taylor instability. The numerical solution is consistent with results predicted by the model. The maximum value of concentration, where instability does not occur, was found.