Mining & Heavy Solids
Slurry & Viscous Fluid Performance Derating
Accurate solids handling and viscous fluid correction factors utilizing the PumpMasterPro slurry method and Hydraulic Institute ANSI/HI standards.
Heavy Solids & Tailings
PumpMasterPro Slurry Derating
Solids handling correction applying the PumpMasterPro slurry derating model to compute Head Ratio (HR), Flow Ratio (QR), and Efficiency Ratio (ER) based on particle diameter d50 and volumetric concentration Cv.
Module Overview
Handling slurries, tailings, abrasives, or high-viscosity liquids drastically alters pump performance compared to clean water. Pump Master Pro applies proven empirical derating models directly to clean water curves.
What You Can Do With This Module
Applies the PumpMasterPro slurry derating method to compute Head Ratio (HR), Flow Ratio (QR), and Efficiency Ratio (ER) based on particle diameter d50 and volumetric concentration Cv.
Derates standard pump performance curves automatically to show realistic delivered slurry head and increased shaft power.
Supports ANSI/HI viscous fluid correction factors (CH, CQ, CE) for heavy oils, syrups, polymers, and sludges.
Calculates slurry mixture specific gravity (SGm) and dynamic slurry density from solid and carrier fluid inputs.
Protects against premature motor trip-outs caused by slurry weight and high specific gravity.
Primary Applications & Industries
Mining Beneficiation, Mineral Processing & Tailings Disposal
Sand, Gravel & Dredging Operations
Coal Washing, Fly Ash Handling & Power Plants
Food Processing, Oils, Resins & Viscous Chemical Fluids
Why Engineers Choose It
- Prevents under-sizing slurry pumps that fail to clear system discharge elevation.
- Sizes electric motors accurately for high-density slurries to prevent motor failure.
- Enables clean-water pumps to be evaluated for light slurry without custom manual testing.
- Optimizes pump wear life by matching lower operating speeds for abrasive duties.
Industry Topics & Keywords
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