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Flow measurement on Cement Slurry

Flow measurement on Cement Slurry

Flow measurement on Cement Slurry

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Does anyone have any experience with flow metering in cement slurry applications?  We are looking at flowrates between 50 and 500 GPM, with pressures between 1 psig and 70 psig.  Flow is pure Cement Slurry (similar to Portland cement), no other solid add-ons.  I have been suggested a Mag meter with PTFE liner and Tantalum electrodes, but am not sure how good the mag meter will read cement slurry.

Thank you very much in advance

RE: Flow measurement on Cement Slurry

Hello;
     I have used a mag flow meter to measure lime slurry with no problems.

RE: Flow measurement on Cement Slurry

If you use a magmeter, use a protective orifice  and bullet electrodes.  THe orifice will deflect the bigger chunks and reduce wear on the liner.  The bullet electrodes will be scoured clean and resist coating.  Stay under 12 feet/second fluid velocity to minimize abrasion on the system.  

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