The plots below show profiles along the horizontal and vertical axes of the pipe of axial and cross-stream velocity components, axial rms velocity and turbulent shear stress at selected locations upstream of the bend, through the bend, and downstream.

Non-Swirling Case: Profiles along horizontal axis (section AA)

Non-Swirling Case: Profiles along vertical axis (section BB)

Swirling Case: Profiles along horizontal axis (section AA)

Swirling Case: Profiles along vertical axis (section BB)