Main physical properties of slurry conveyed by slurry pump


Published:

Jan 15,2025

A slurry pump is a type of pump used for transporting slurries containing solid particles. It is mainly suitable for industries such as mining, power plants, dredging, metallurgy, chemical engineering, building materials, and petroleum. It is used to handle mediums like ore slurry, wastewater, and sediment, and is characterized by its wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and high energy efficiency.

Main physical properties of slurry conveyed by slurry pump

The main physical properties of the slurry transported by the slurry pump include the following aspects:

Slurry density, specific gravity of the slurry, slurry concentration (volume concentration and weight concentration), and slurry viscosity.

  1. Slurry density: refers to the mass of the slurry with a uniform distribution of solid particles per unit volume.
  2. Specific gravity of the slurry: is the ratio of the slurry density to the density of clear water, used to describe the weight relationship of the slurry relative to clear water.
  3. Slurry concentration: there are two representation methods, one is volume concentration, which is the ratio of the volume of solids in the slurry to the volume of the slurry; the other is weight concentration, which is the ratio of the weight of solids in the slurry to the weight of the slurry. Both concentrations reflect the content of solid particles in the slurry.
  4. Slurry viscosity: is the property that generates friction when the slurry flows, describing the ease of flow of the slurry. The magnitude of viscosity directly affects the efficiency and energy consumption of the slurry pump in transporting the slurry.

These physical properties are crucial for the selection of slurry pumps, the design of transportation schemes, and the operational effectiveness.

Keyword:

Slurry Pump