china slurry pump impeller

Determine the perfect combination of slow pumping (to reduce wear) and fast pumping to prevent solids from settling and clogging.

Pumping mud is not as easy as pumping water. Depending on the type of slurry, there are many variables in choosing the right pump for the slurry. There is no formula or set-in-stone answer as to what the best slurry pump design is. You must combine knowledge and application details to select the ideal target=_blank title=Slurry Pump>slurry pump. Let's talk about how slurry pumps differ from standard pumps and how to narrow your choices.

To reduce component wear, most centrifugal slurry pumps run at fairly low speeds - typically less than 1200 rpm. Find the optimum position that allows the pump to run as slowly as possible but fast enough to prevent solids from settling out of the slurry deposit and clogging the lines.

Traditionally, centrifugal pumps are used to pump highly abrasive slurries. Centrifugal pumps use the force generated by the rotating impeller to impinge kinetic energy into the slurry.

Slurry Pump

Horizontal pumps are the most commonly used type of slurry pump and therefore have the advantage of being easy to install or maintain, a wide range of flow parameters to choose from and a wide range of design materials to choose from. One of the advantages of vertical pumps, however, is the relatively small amount of floor space required for installation.