The Best Pump for Moving Heavy Slurry

07 Oct.,2023

 

EDDY Pump’s unique pump design originated in 1984. Throughout the years the EDDY Pump has been put to the test in countless applications involving heavy slurry. Time and time the EDDY Pump has provided value greater than that of traditional pumps in heavy slurry applications. The large internal flow path enables the pump to pass extremely large solids, and the recessed rotor reduces the potential for wear due to the abrasive nature of heavy slurry. Added to this, the unique ability to provide a turbulent flow means that the operation of the EDDY Pump avoids allowing heavy slurry to settle at the bottom of the liquid path, which can decrease potential clogging issues internal to the pump.

This article includes:

  • Difficulties Pumping Heavy Slurry
  • Selecting a Pump for Heavier Slurries
  • Selecting a Motor for Heavy Slurry
  • EDDY Pump – The Best Pump for Heavy Slurries

Difficulties Pumping Heavy Slurry

Slurries are very difficult to pump, and many traditional pump types are not suited for this type of application.  Heavy slurries are abrasive, solid laden, highly viscous, and much heavier than water.  Although pumping slurry is very difficult, pumping heavy slurry is much more challenging due to the increased weight of the material.  This type of application is extremely difficult for water pumps and other types of centrifugal pumps because they are not designed to pump heavy slurries.  Water pumps and centrifugal pumps are commonly misapplied to slurry and heavy slurry applications, but are more suited for applications that involve thin fluids. Ultra duty mud and slurry pumps are specifically designed for the harder to pump, heavier slurries found in many industrial settings such as mining, manufacturing, and construction applications.

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