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Determine the size of the pump

Types of slurry pumps

When pumping slurry in wet sand applications, we must evaluate the abrasive particles flowing through the piping and then assess how they affect the slurry pump. If the pump is lined with poor quality rubber, the particles will not rebound effectively and, as a result, the rubber will begin to break down. The air shavings then begin to accelerate and negatively impact the efficiency of the pump, often leading to turbulence.

A slurry is any mixture of a fluid (such as water) and a powdery solid. Slurries are used as a convenient way to handle bulk solids in the mining, steel processing, foundry, power generation and, more recently, frac sand mining industries. Slurries typically behave like viscous viscous fluids, flowing under gravity, but can also be pumped as needed.

To reduce wear, reduce the pump discharge pressure to the lowest possible point.

Because of these requirements, slurry pumps are usually larger than their clear liquid counterparts. In addition, it usually sacrifices efficiency, i.e. maximum efficiency and efficiency throughout its operating range, in exchange for the ability to achieve good operation in these challenging services.