The Best Pump for Moving Heavy Slurry

Applying a Slurry Pump to Heavier Slurries

When pumping heavy slurries it is critical to maintain a constant flow through the pipeline, the flow of the material must flow at a specific rate given the type of slurry material that is being pumped.  The specific velocity of flow can be measured in feet per second.  The continued movement of the material through the pipeline assists with avoiding settling at the bottom portion of the piping. Applying the pump correctly requires pre-planning and determining what the critical flow rate must be given the heavy slurry material being pumped.

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The critical flow rate is also defined as a flow that involves turbulence, or is described as turbulent, not laminar.  In this regard, critical flow rate is relational to the specific velocity of the fluid that achieves a turbulent flow.  This turbulence of the fluid is important to avoid settling of the material in the pipeline.  Critical velocity changes due to the density and coefficient viscosity of the fluid.  Although determining critical velocity of a heavy slurry is beyond the scope of this article, it is important to note that the EDDY Pump is designed to produce a turbulent flow due to the unique design of the rotor.  Traditional pumps in slurry applications, such as centrifugal pumps, produce a laminar flow which is counterproductive and one reason they are not as well suited for heavy slurry applications as an EDDY Pump.

Various waste materials ranging from plastic, metal and simple mud to weed often clog the bottom of ponds. This reduces the quality of the water and affects the depth of the pond. A sludge pump helps remove these unwanted materials. Submersible sludge pumps often have a capacity of around 420 GPM and help remove clay, mud, etc. from the bottom of ponds. 

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This process becomes effective only when you use the right pond sludge pump. And choosing the right sludge pump for ponds can be a challenging task. From checking multiple factors to learning about different pump types, there are many things to consider.

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