Liquid slurry piping systems transport solid particles entrained in a liquid carrier.
Water is typically used as a liquid carrier, and solid particles are commonly granular
materials such as sand, fly-ash or coal. Key design considerations involve the nature
of the solid material, it’s particle size and the carrier liquid.
CODE-Slurry Transportation Piping Systems B31.11 – 2002
Piping design for slurry system is different in two important aspects
1-Material of construction of pipes carrying it.
2-Line routing
Let us discuss line routing aspect the liquid slurry service piping system.
Though the particle size is also one of the important point governing below points…let
As far as I know…
– We should avoid fittings / valves or anything in the piping system which can cause contamination of slurry particles in them. Example- SW Fittings,
– 5 D Bends to minimize wear at the turns if used LR elbows.
– No POCKETS in the line.
Any additions to these will be very helpful for all the pipers on pipingdesignes.com
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