Slurry Transport Using Centrifugal Pumps, Third Edition | by K. C. Wilson, G. R. Addie, A. Sellgren and R. Clift | ISBN: 9780387232621. Fluid and Particle Mechanics. Principles of Particulate Slurry Flow. Motion and Deposition of Settling Solids. Components of Slurry Systems.
Slurry Transport Using Centrifugal Pumps, Third Edition
by K. C. Wilson, G. R. Addie, A. Sellgren and R. Clift
ISBN:9780387232621
Discussing the behaviors of various sorts of slurry flow, this unique text deals with the behavior of centrifugal pumps handling slurries, and with how pumps and pipelines interact as a system.
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Slurry Transport Using Centrifugal Pumpsm, Third Edition
Chapter 1 – Introduction
1.1: Applications of Slurry Transport
1.2: Topics Covered in This Book
1.3: List of Symbols
References
Chapter 2 – Review of Fluid and Particle Mechanics
2.1: Introduction
2.2: Basic Relations for Flow of Simple Fluids
2.3: Friction in Laminar and Turbulent Flow of Simple Fluids
2.4: Basic Relations for Slurry Flow
2.5: Settling of Solids in Liquids
References
Chapter 3 – Flow of Non-Settling Slurries
3.1: Introduction
3.2: Rheometry and Rheological Models
3.3: Turbulent Flow of Non-Newtonians
3.4: Scale-up of Laminar Flow
3.5: Scale-up of Turbulent Flow
3.6: Effects of Solids Concentration
3.7: Transition from Laminar to Turbulent Flow
3.8: Case Study
References
Chapter 4 – Principles of Particulate Slurry Flow
4.1: Introduction
4.2: Homogeneous and Pseudo-Homogeneous Flow
4.3: Flow of Settling Slurries
4.4: Physical Mechanisms Influencing Type of Flow
4.5: Stationary Deposits of Solids
4.6: Heterogeneous Flow
4.7: Specific Energy Consumption
References
Chapter 5 – Motion and Deposition of Settling Solids
5.1: Introduction
5.2: Resisting and Driving Forces
5.3: Velocity at the Limit of Stationary Deposition
5.4: Effect of Solids Concentration on Deposit Velocity
5.5: Fully Stratified Coarse-Particle Transport
5.6: Case Studies
References
Chapter 6 – Heterogeneous Slurry Flow in Horizontal Pipes
6.1: Introduction
6.2: Concepts of Near-Wall Hydrodynamic Lift
6.3: Stratification Ratio and Scale-up
6.4: Effect of Particle Size Distribution
6.5: Simplified Approach for Estimating Solids Effect
6.6: Effect of Large Pipe Diameter
6.7: Effect of High Concentration of Solids
6.8: Case Studies
References
Chapter 7 – Complex Slurries
7.1: Introduction
7.2: Broad-graded Slurries with Newtonian Carrier Fluids
7.3: The ‘Stabflo’ Debate
7.4: Particle Settling in non-Newtonian Fluids
7.5: Particle Settling in Laminar non-Newtonian Pipeline Flow
7.6: Turbulent Flow of Slurries with non-Newtonian Carrier Fluids
7.7: Example Problems and Case Study
References
Chapter 8 – Vertical and Inclined Slurry Flow
8.1: Introduction
8.2: Analysis of Vertical Flow
8.3: Applications of Vertical Flow
8.4: Effect of Pipe Inclination on Deposition Limit
8.5: Effect of Pipe Inclination on Friction Loss
8.6: Worked Examples and Case Study
References
Chapter 9 – Centrifugal Pumps
9.1: Introduction: Basic Concepts and Affinity Laws
9.2: Hydraulic Design and Specific Speed
9.3: Cavitation and Net Positive Suction Head
9.4: Mechanical Design
9.5: Performance Testing
9.6: Case Studies
References
Chapter 10 – Effect of Solids on Pump Performance
10.1: Introduction and Previous Correlations
10.2: Effect of Pump Size
10.3: Effect of Solids Concentration
10.4: Effect of Particle Properties
10.5: Non-settling Slurries
10.6: Suction Performance
10.7: Generalised Solids-Effect Diagram for Settling Slurries
References
Chapter 11 – Wear and Attrition
11.1: Introduction
11.2: Wear-Resistant Materials
11.3: Combined Erosion and Corrosion
11.4: Experimental Testing Methods
11.5: Numerical Modelling of Flow and Wear
11.6: Pump and Wear Variables
11.7: Variation of Wear with Design Geometry
11.8: Variation of Component Wear with Different Duties
11.9: Practical Considerations and Field Experience
11.10: Particle Attrition
References
Chapter 12 – Components of Slurry Systems
12.1: Introduction
12.2: Pump Suction Piping Considerations
12.3: Pump Drive Trains
12.4: Pump Layout and Spacing
12.5: Flow Control and Valving
12.6: Instrumentation
References
Chapter 13 – System Design and Operability
13.1: Introduction
13.2: Homogeneous Slurries
13.3: Effect of Solids Concentration in Settling Slurries
13.4: Effect of Particle Size
13.5: Case Study
References
Chapter 14 – Pump Selection and Cost Considerations
14.1: General Concepts of Pump Selection
14.2: Wear Considerations
14.3: Economic Considerations
14.4: Downtime Costs
14.5: Effect of System Size
14.6: Selection Procedure
References
Chapter 15 – Practical Experience with Slurry Systems
15.1: Introduction
15.2: Pumps in Series
15.3: Pumps in Parallel
15.4: Suction Problems
15.5: Pumping Frothy Mixtures
15.6: Flow Instability
15.7: Operation with a Stationary Bed
15.8: Transient Conditions
References
Chapter 16 – Environmental Aspects of Slurry Systems
16.1: Introduction
16.2: The Benefits of Integrated Processing
16.3: Energy Consumption and Associated Emissions
16.4: A Cautionary Tale – Velenje and its Lakes
References
Worked Examples and Case Studies in U.S. Customary Units
Example 2.A – Flow of Water in a Pipe
Example 2.B – Calculation of Terminal and Hindered Settling Velocities
Worked Examples of Vertical Hoisting from Chapter 8
Worked Examples from Chapter 10
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