Piping transporting aqueous slurries between plants and terminals and within terminals, pumping, and. Long distance pipeline transportation of ore slurry. April 2014 abstract piping systems are designed to perform a definite function. Come back in a few years when you have got your head around this lot and we can introduce you to the more advanced concepts difficulties of slurry transportation. Pipeline transportation systems for liquids and slurries asme code for pressure piping, b31 an american national standard three park avenue new york, ny 10016 usa. Design, construction, inspection, security requirements of slurry piping systems. Excellent engineering solutions 20 mmx, iron ore slurry pipeline, brasil, 550 kms da hong shan, iron ore slurry pipeline, china, 171 kms paragominas, bauxite slurry pipeline, brasil, 244 kms samarco, iron ore slurry pipeline, brasil, 396 kms simplot, phosphate pipeline, usa, 100 kms new zealand steel, ironsand concentrate pipeline, new zealand, 18 km. Fluor is developing its expertise in cold flow technology as well as in the transport of hydrates in a slurry form. A particular focus has been in modeling slurry transport for dredging estimating. April 30, 1999 page 1 of 1 abrasion resistant steel piping systems for slurry transport in mining applications robert e.
Applying asme code slurry transportation piping systems an. Pipeline transportation systems for liquids and slurries asme code for pressure piping, b31 an international piping code asme b31. Piping system designing and construction of any plant or services are time consuming, complex, and expensive effort. Description of the slurry transportation systems figure1illustrates a schematic representation of the di erent pumping systems used in this study. Most backordered items can be rushed in from the publisher in as. Abstract show below hide below gives minimum requirements for design, components, construction, assembly, inspection, testing, operation, and maintenance of piping. Slurry piping storage facilities and other equipment located on property which has been set aside for the slurry transportation system 3. View abstract product details detail summary view all details. May 811, 2018 saskatoon, saskatchewan, canada a comprehensive course on slurry pipeline systems overview slurry pipeline transportation is a field that is not adequately covered in undergraduate engineering courses.
To transport as much solids as possible, hydraulically. In mining operations, pumps are needed to generate the required push to get the slurry moving, and slurry transportation architecture, consisting of pipes, hoses, couplings and gaskets of varying diameters, among other things, ensures that the slurry runs smoothly to the desired destination. High density slurry and paste tailings, transport systems 159 introduction there is an urgent need to minimize water consumption by the mining industry both locally and abroad, driven by environmental and legislative requirements. Analysis of energy sustainability in ore slurry pumping. Which parameters of the slurry and pipe system are required to be able to dimension. Pdf the paper presents a design procedure for horizontal pipeline systems, such as those used in bulk solids handlingtransportation in. Typical industrial instances of slurry handling are. Process piping system 7 slurry transportation piping systems. Analysis of energy sustainability in ore slurry pumping transport. A detailed description of construction activities and employed equipment for each approach has been presented. Slurry piping system, like any other system, consists of slurry pumps, pipelines and valves.
This paper assesses the impact of increasing the slurry density in a platinum tailings system. Long distance slurry pipeline systems are widely used and generally have. Piping systems are designed to perform a definite function. Piping systems can take many forms from overland pipelines to mineral processing plants, coal. When selecting a slurry pump using flyps, flygts selection program for pumps, it is necessary to know certain parameters.
The object is to discuss the subject from a practical perspective, aiming to help process and design engineers who are tasked with designing slurry systems. In general, the systems consist of two reservoirs, a piping system and the pumps. Slurry piping system, like nay other system, consists of slurry pumps, pipelines and valves. This code also prescribes requirements for the design, materials, construction, assembly, inspection, testing, operation, and maintenance of piping transporting aqueous slurries of nonhazardous materials such as coal, mineral ores, concentrates, and other solid materials, between a slurry processing plant or terminal and a receiving plant or. Designing of piping systems are governed by industrialinternational codes and standards.
According to the objectives of this research, the main di erence between the pumping systems is associated with the. The transport system must be designed as an integrated unit and the interaction of all the components need to be considered. Pipeline transportation systems for liquids and slurries asme code for pressure piping, b31 an american national standard asme b31. Pipeline transportation systems for liquids and slurries asme code for pressure piping, b31. Turbulent flow is ideal for reducing the wear on polyethylene piping during operation. A pipeline transport system may under certain circumstances be nearly self. The levels depends primary on the type and size of the solid in the slurry. As a reliability engineer, plant owner or operator we know how important it is to be able to set and forget without the worry of product failure and. Generally this code is not well known and like most codes is not readily available or easily interpreted by field personnel. Because of the high number of possible loading conditions, and the numerous variations in components that make up a typical piping system, it is doubtful if the pipe stress is accurate by better than plus minus 20%. Prescribes requirements for the design, materials, construction, assembly, inspection, testing, operation, and maintenance of piping transporting aqueous slurries of nonhazardous materials, such as coal, mineral ores, concentrates, and other solid materials. Their vulnerability to fatigue damage is significant, especially where exposed threads are subject to corrosion. All piping systems are engineered to transport a fluid or gas safely and reliably from one piece of equipment to another. Process piping fundamentals, codes and standards module 1 a.
This is especially true in south africa where the expansion of existing platinum operations and development of new. By undertaking an audit of your slurry piping systems and implementing the recommendations provided in the report, you have taken the necessary steps to gaining improved plant performance. Slurry transportation and slurry pumping are the foundation of slurry handling. High density slurry and paste tailings, transport systems. Key points slurry flow causes abrasion in piping systems. Abrasion resistant steel piping systems for slurry transport in mining applications robert e. Piping consists of pipe, flanges, bolting, gaskets, valves, relief devices, fittings.
Safety is our number one priority and we have rigorous measures in place to protect our people, partners and communities while continuing to support our. Ultratech, port washington, wi 53074 308 usa abstract various metallurgical and material enhancements are available to transform steel pipe. Deposition velocities of nonnewtonian slurries in pipelines pnnl. Consequently, engineers are generally illequipped when faced with the task of designing a slurry transportation. The practical slurry pipeline system was introduced in the 1950s to reduce the cost of rail transport of coal, with the construction of a 10inch diameter.
There is a newer edition of this standard available. Jun 23, 2017 slurry piping storage facilities and other equipment located on property which has been set aside for the slurry transportation system those aspects of operation and maintenance of slurry transportation piping systems which relate to the safety and protection of the general public, operating company personnel, environment, property, and the. Technical note pp 844tn slurry abrasion resistancein. Those aspects of operation and maintenance of slurry transportation piping systems which relate to the safety and protection of the general public, operating company personnel, environment, property, and the. Fluor has filed a provisional patent application on selflubrication of hydrate based slurry pipelines. Those aspects of operation and maintenance of slurry transportation piping systems which relate to the safety and protection of the general public, operating company personnel, environment, property, and the piping systems. In transport systems for slurries its important to avoid settling of solids by keeping the fluid velocities in the pipe lines above certain levels. Click here to purchase the full version from the ansi store. In north america, specifically the usa, there is a designated code and an ansi standard asme code b31. Piping systems can take many forms from overland pipelines to mineral processing plants, coal washeries and the like. In hazardous piping systems threaded connections should be avoided, if possible.
In the study, four variables were defined to describe the slurry transportation systems, two of which are associated with the piping system length l. Each type of system has advantages and disadvantages, both in the manufacturing processes as well as in their application for slurry transport of a brasive materials. Transportation of bulk materials in the form of a slurry through piping systems is a most efficient and effective mechanism. Pipeline transportation systems for liquids and slurries. Fraction of slurry particles in unstable turbulent flow in 3 pipe top and 4. The work focuses on transportation of slurries in pipes using centrifugal pumps in short to medium distance that are common inside minerals processing plants. The basics of piping system a piping system is an assembly of pipe, fittings, valves, and specialty components. A number of characteristics of the slurry and of the system must be known to be able to select a slurry pump correctly. Slurry piping systems, its design and instrumentation. Slurry piping performance beaver process equipment. Slurry can be described as liquid with solids suspended therein. The traditional requirements of reliability and availability. Covers piping systems that transport aqueous slurries of no hazardous materials, such as coal, mineral ores and other solids between a slurry processing plant and the receiving plant. Refer to following figure for facilities within the scope of ansiasme b31.
Our slurry pumps, hoses, pipe spools and valves ensure you can move your slurries to where they need to be. Fundamental to the problem of slurry transportation are the principles of fluid mechanics for singlephase. The finnish house from double boards in 5 days diy. Special considerations relevant to this systems are introduced by the fact that slurry in not homogeneous phase unlike gas or liquid. Design and analysis of a process plant piping system. Introduction to piping engineering by gerald may, p. Explore our range of slurry transportation services. The mining and mineral processing industry provides a diverse set of challenges in the design and operation of pipelines, from complex slurry pipelines through to mine dewatering systems. Us2920923a us792514a us79251459a us2920923a us 2920923 a us2920923 a us 2920923a us 792514 a us792514 a us 792514a us 79251459 a us79251459 a us 79251459a us 2920923 a us2920923 a us 2920923a authority us united states prior art keywords slurry pipeline slug coal solids prior art date 19590211 legal status the legal status is an. It is estimated that there are very large reserves of hydrates in. Piping transporting aqueous slurries between plants and terminals and within terminals, pumping, and regulating stations.
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