Slurry Pump
Slurry Pump
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I am working on a project as an intern in a steel manufacturing plant. There is a slurry pump namely VASA-284/100. I am unable to find any proper information and formulations required for the calculation regarding slurry pump, its discharge, its efficiency and other parameters. I was hoping to gain some guidance her.
Thank You in advance
Chaitanya
Thank You in advance
Chaitanya





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Chaitanya
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It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
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power - 30kW
line length - 30m
pipe dia - 10cm
no of bend elbows - 3
suction head - 20m
delivery head - 1m
density of solid - 2.5tonnes/m^3
weight of solid - 96tonnes
avg. particle size - 150µm
sp gravity of solid - 2.5g/cm^3
i tried calculating but i got result of only slurry velocity, limiting settling velocity, slurry discharge, i can't figure out how to calculate the pumping power required, wheather the pump is sufficient on its own or it requires a booster pump?
Chaitanya
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It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
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Regards
Ashtree
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Your data as supplied leaves a bit to be desired
Based on the sheet below
http://valveproducts.metso.com/documents/pumps/Bro...
power - 30kW - motor size from data sheet
line length - 30m - Are you serious? This seems very low for such a big pump
pipe dia - 10cm - ~OD, ID, material? This is a 4 " pipe?
no of bend elbows - 3
suction head - 20m - Do you mean this is 20m of positive head coming into the pump?
delivery head - 1m - Assume you mean elevation difference, but what is end pressure / discharge pressure?
density of solid - 2.5tonnes/m^3
weight of solid - 96tonnes v- - What does this mean? pointless without a time span or explaination
avg. particle size - 150µm
sp gravity of solid - 2.5g/cm^3
Missing - flowrate and end connection pressure / head
The data seems to show you will have a desired flowrate between 60-120 m3/hr at a differential head of 20-30m.
That sort of head with a 30m long 4" pipe doesn't stack up.
You might find this useful http://www.metso.com/miningandconstruction/MaTobox...
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A little detail that has not yet been mentioned in this discussion....
I have dealt with METSO slurry pumps before. What is not understood by many newbies is that METSO pump curves are typically offered with various speeds noted.
Because you are dealing with reuse of an existing pump, you must know your existing motor speed and belt speed ratio to obtain the true operating speed of your pump.
Only then can you evaluate the correct pump curve and possibly consider a new speed ratio.
Tell us more about your setup including motor speed and pulley diameter ratio.
Is the pump controlled by a VFD ?
Regards
MJCronin
Sr. Process Engineer
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It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
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It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
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I used to count sand. Now I don't count at all.
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Thank you
Chaitanya
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The pump needs to be matched to it's system. Only then can you determine things like flow, power etc. a4" 30m long pipe with no discharge pressure will have a very low frictional losses until the velocity rises to something very high which will wear your pipe out in days.
Please describe your system more clearly.
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If you do not spend time carefully examining every detail of your problem, you will fail ...
Examine the variable speed pump curve and the operating point noted here:
http://www.taspumpmonitor.co.za/technicaloverview....
MJCronin
Sr. Process Engineer
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I used to count sand. Now I don't count at all.
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sorry for the messy artwork.
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Flow rate is 50m^3/hrs
slurry is 4tonns/hrs that make 96 tonns per day
Yes it is a 4" pipe
discharge pressure is around 1.3 bars
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Is this an existing installation or are you trying to design a new installation?
What ever it is, you have enough information to sort out what is a very basic slurry pumping installation.
You know the amount of product you need to pump in a given time, so everything else follows, the flow rate, the SG, the head calculations, the power calculations etc.
You're the intern, work it out and then ask for assistance to check your ideas.
It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
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2nd, you say you know the velocity of the flow - no idea how you came up with this when in fact you would be better measuring the average flow rate over time of the slurry being pumped, you have the discharge pressure and you should be able to measure the power input, knowing these 3 values you could calculate the overall pump efficiency. Once this is established you could then think about ways of improving efficiency or if a pump change is necessary.
It's now up to you to do something to help yourself.
It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
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Where Q m3/sec
density kg/m3
g =9.81
h metres head of fluid
efficiency as a fraction (commonly 0.6 to 0.8)
My issue with your data is you now state the flow is 96 tonnes per day or 4 tonnes per hour
At 2.5 tonnes/m3 this is only 38.5 m3.
But your pump flow is stated at 50m/hr??
Therefore your pump operates for less than one hour per day or ??
I can only assume your 1.3 barg is at the discharge of the pipe at entry into your tank?
Do you need anything more?
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slurry produced in whole day is 96 tonns
yes 1.3 bar is discharge pressure at the entry of the tank
50m^3/hr is the flow of slurry mixture including water and deposits
2.5 is SG of solid only
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Good information, now do the calculations, all info. for calculation has been given - so please let us know the outcome.
It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
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misunderstood - so what is your total volume of liquid slurry per day? 1200m3?
Then you can estimate an average density when you add your solid and work out your discharge head of the pump.
However your key missing bit of data is the pump curve for your particular pump, based on its impellor size and diameter and rpm.
If you can't find it, go look at the pump, find its serial number stamped on it then contact the vendor / manufacturer and they will probably be able to give you a copy if you ask nicely.
LI
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If flow for the application is fixed and density is acceptable, and the then the application duty doesn't change - a more efficient pump at the duty is the only consideration.
It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
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yes even i tried it keeps on loading and then shows a blank page.
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slurry velocity = 3.78m/s
slurry discharge = 0.03066m^3/s
slurry setteling velocity = 1.84m/s
These are my calculation results
and so according to me higher capacity pump must be provided with self priming pump to avoid choking.
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Measure the flow rate, discharge head and power input to the motor as a start, from here you can start understanding what is going on and start making a few decisions in what to do next.
Flow rate to 5 decimal places and settling velocity doesn't help.
It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts. (Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia.)
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Remember - More details = better answers
Also: If you get a response it's polite to respond to it.