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Pumping slurry can cause excessive wear and tear on the pump and its components as the mud can clog the suction and discharge lines.

Consider the following.

The basic mechanical seal flushing programme is very simple. It requires that a clear/clean fluid (usually water) is introduced into the space between the actual seal and the impeller side outlet restriction. The flushing fluid is introduced at a pressure higher than the pumping pressure, thus ensuring positive outflow/flushing of the mechanical seal and a clean operating environment.

In dry installation, the hydraulic end and drive unit are located outside the oil sump. When using a submersible slurry pump for dry installation, the slurry pump must always have a cooling system installed. Consider the design of the water tank in order to deliver slurry to the pump. Agitators and side-mounted agitators cannot be used for this type of installation.

The rule of thumb for setting the water pressure is the same when using the pack box, whether flushing. Mud pump shut-off pressure plus 10% or plus 20 psi, whichever is greater. However, the flow rate is set differently.

The length of the piping. The longer the pipe, the more slurry-induced friction the pump needs to overcome.