Line velocity and solid content
Line velocity and solid content
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Are there any rules of thumb concerning solid content and line velocities.
For example if I have 5 wt% of sand in water, how do I keep it from sedimentating my lines...?
For example if I have 5 wt% of sand in water, how do I keep it from sedimentating my lines...?





RE: Line velocity and solid content
RE: Line velocity and solid content
If you want, I can attach a PDF of the calculations involved, but I need to strip out specific references in the title blocks.
The spreadshee is not in a state of complete development and is a bit convoluted, but it is spawned from the formulae developed in the calculations.
Let me know...otherwise refer to GPSA Section 7 Pages 1-4 and turn the theory "sideways"; there is also a book by Govier, Aziz et al called "The Flow Of Complex Mixtures In Pipes" that makes some good attempts at predicting solids transport behaviour.
Regards,
SNORGY.
RE: Line velocity and solid content
RE: Line velocity and solid content
That would be very helpful. I am also trying to get the Govier book you mention, however it will be shipped and take a couple of weeks to arrive
RE: Line velocity and solid content
http://www.iwtc.info/2008_pdf/6-7.PDF
RE: Line velocity and solid content
I attach a PDF here. I hope you can find it within yourself to forgive the convoluted way in which I formulate rationale and derivations.
The typed output is actually the output from the spreadsheet I developed. I'll attach a version of that later if you find it of value.
Regards,
SNORGY.
RE: Line velocity and solid content