DPM particles don't occupy volume, so the surface can have an infinite number of parcels on one cell facet. The particles can't then build up, so you won't get a pile of particles blocking the flow.
If you consider pouring sand onto a surface. In reality you'll get a pile. In Rocky you'll get a pile. With Fluent DPM you'll have a round patch on the surface.
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