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If you have experience pumping slurries, you know it's not an easy task. Slurries are heavy and difficult to pump. They cause excessive wear on pumps and their components and are known to clog suction and discharge lines if not moving fast enough. Most importantly, it’s a challenge to make slurry pumps last for a reasonable amount of time. But, there are a few things you can do to extend the life of your slurry pump and make pumping slurry less of a challenge.

I hope this short blog has helped to clear up some of the confusion about the seal flush programme. Please always refer to the pump manual for specific details. If there are still questions, welcome to >contact us today.

Horizontal centrifugal pumps are commonly used for slurry service, but vertical and other types of pumps are better suited to certain specific applications. Centrifugal pumps for handling slurries have features tailored to specific services that reflect the corrosive or abrasive nature of the slurry and the concentration of solids. These may include the choice of materials, the use of liners or even different drive sizes.

Selecting And Operating A Slurry Pump

Quenching is defined as the introduction of a neutral fluid (usually water or steam) into the atmospheric side of the seal to prevent the formation of solids that may interfere with movement or be used for other purposes.

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