Choosing the Right Slurry Pump - Darling Pumps

Slurry is a mixture of solids and liquid, generally water. The particles can be both abrasive & nonabrasive, although abrasive particles are very much common. The purpose to move slurry can be transporting as much solids particles as possible, hydraulically, along with the given liquid.

Below are Common Characteristics of Slurries:

• Abrasive
• Thick consistency
• Can contain a high amount of solids
• Usually settle quickly

Slurry Types

Slurry can be further classified in to two types 

Type 1: Settling Slurry

Type 2: Non-Settling Slurry

Settling slurries are formed by coarse particles that tend to form an unstable mixture. Particular attention should be given to flow and power calculations when selecting a pump. The majority of slurry applications are made up of coarse particles and because of this, have higher wear properties.

Non-settling slurries often have high viscosities and small particles, so they flow differently than settling slurries; there is much less segregation of the particles, and the particle concentration within the pipeline is nearly constant, or homogeneous.

Choosing the right pumps for specific slurries can help pump owners avoid unnecessary maintenance, repairs, and related downtime. In addition, proper pump applications make for safer work environments, offering those working on or around pumps peace of mind. Perhaps best of all, purpose-chosen slurry pumps also have longer wear lives, boosting owners’ bottom lines.

Some of the important parameters of slurries to consider when selecting a pump include:

• Particle size, shape (angular, round, long and stringy) and hardness
• Corrosiveness
• Chemical compatibility with elastomer
• Solids concentration
• Likelihood of running dry

In case of slurry pumping, it is important to note that standard pump selection fundamentals might not stand true. Having set – rigid solutions for all type of slurries is just an eye wash. Slurry pumping solutions needs to be customized & that’s where Darling Pumps can make a difference. Contact us with your slurry pumping challenges & we will make it sure that you have unique solution for each of your slurry pumping challenge.

If you have any questions or queries, feel free to contact us -

Darling Pumps

36-F, Sector B, Sanwer Road

Indore - 452015 

Tel : +91 731 2720558, 2721782

Fax : +91 731 2721136

E-mail : dpplin@darlingpumps.in

http://darlingpumps.in/

Darling Pumps – Best Slurry Pumping Solutions India

If you’ve ever pumped slurry, you know that it can be one of the most challenging fluids to move. It’s abrasive, thick, sometimes corrosive, and contains high amounts of solids. No doubt about it, slurry is tough on pumps. But the more you understand about what you’re pumping, the better your pump selection becomes, setting you up for longer mean time between failure.

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS OF SLURRIES:

• Abrasive
• Thick consistency
• Can contain a high amount of solids
• Usually settle quickly
• Require more power to operate than a “water” pump

Selecting the right Submersible Slurry Handling Pumps for slurries is critical to get the most bang for your buck. Basic pump components, such as the impeller size and design, material of construction, and discharge configurations must be considered to ensure the pump will hold up against the wear caused by an abrasive slurry.

Slurry Pumping Considerations

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.

• Find the sweet spot that allows the pump to run as slow as possible (to reduce wear), but fast enough to keep solids from settling and clogging the lines.
• To reduce wear, lower the pump’s discharge pressure to the lowest point possible.
• Follow proper piping principles to ensure a constant and uniform delivery of the slurry to the pump.

In case of slurry pumping, it is important to note that standard pump selection fundamentals might not stand true. Having set – rigid solutions for all type of slurries is just an eye wash. Slurry pumping solutions needs to be customized & that’s where Darling Pumps can make a difference. Contact us with your slurry pumping challenges & we will make it sure that you have unique solution for each of your slurry pumping challenge.

If you have any questions or queries, feel free to contact us –

Darling Pumps

36-F, Sector B, Sanwer Road
Indore – 452015
Tel : +91 731 2720558, 2721782.
Fax : +91 731 2721136.
E-mail : dpplin@darlingpumps.in

http://darlingpumps.in/