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Cv = Concentration of solids by volume, %
Φ = Volume fraction
The concentration of solids by volume Cv and the concentration of solids by weight Cw are related to the solid density and the
mixture density by the following equation:
Cv = Cw*(ρm / ρs)
where:
Cv = solid concentration by volume, %
The viscosity of a dilute suspension consisting of solids in a liquid can be calculated approximately from the volume fraction Φ
and the viscosity of the liquid using the following equation:
µm = µL*(1 + 2.5Φ)
where:
µm = viscosity of slurry mixture, cP
µL = viscosity of liquid in slurry mixture, cP
The preceding equation of the mixture viscosity applies only to laminar flow and to spherical particles. Also the equation does
not apply for solid concentrations exceeding 1 percent by volume.
For higher-concentration suspensions the viscosity of the mixture can be calculated using a modified form of the above
equation attributed to D. G. Thomas.
µm = µL*[1 + 2.5*Φ + 10.05*Φ2 + 0.00273*exp(16.6*Φ)]
where the terms are as defined above
Some example calculations:
Example 1:
A slurry mixture consisting of magnetite in water has a concentration of 65 percent solids by weight, and the specific gravity of
the solids is 5.2. Calculate the specific gravity, volume fraction, and volume ratio of the slurry mixture.
Calculations:
Inputs:
Cw = 65%
ρs = 5.2
Results:
SGm = 100 / (65/5.2) + (35/1.0) = 2.10
Cv = 65*(2.1 / 5.2) = 26.25%
Φ = 26.25 / 100 = 0.2625
Volume Ratio = 0.2625 / (1 - 0.2625) = 0.3559
Example 2:
A slurry consists of raw salt in a brine solution. Experiments indicate that this slurry weighs 1522 kg/m3). Calculate the
concentration of solids by weight and by volume and the volume ratio. Use 2082 kg/m3 for the density of salt and 1281 kg/m3
for the density of brine.
Calculations:
Input:
Slurry Density, ρm = 1522 kg/m3
Liquid Density, ρL = 1281 kg/m3
Solid Density, ρs = 2082 kg/m3
Results:
1522 = 100 / (Cw / 2082) + [(100 - Cw) / 1281]
Cw / 2082 + 100 / 1281 - Cw / 1281 = 100 / 1522
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Cw*((1/2082) - (1/1281)) = 100*((1/1522) - (1/1281))
Cw*(-0.0003) = -0.0124
Cw = 41.2%
Cv = 41.2*(1522 / 2082) = 30%
Volume Fraction Φ = 30 / 100 = 0.3
Volume Ratio = 0.3 / (1 - 0.3) = 0.4286
Example 3:
Calculate the viscosity of a slurry mixture consisting of salt (50 percent by weight) in saturated brine assuming a newtonian
fluid. The viscosity of brine is 2.0 cP, and the density of brine is 1200 kg/m3 and that of salt is 2082 kg/m3.
Calculations:
Inputs:
Liquid Density, ρL = 1200 kg/m3
Solid Density, ρs = 2082 kg/m3
Cw = 50%
Results:
ρm = 100 / (50/2082) + (50/1200) = 1522 kg/m3
Cv = 50*(1522 / 2082) = 36.55%
Φ = 36.55 / 100 = 0.3655
µm = 2.0*[1 + 2.5*0.3655 +10.05*(0.3655)2 + 0.00273*exp(16.6*0.3655)] = 8.9 cP
To conclude, the above methods can be used to calculate the density, viscosity, volume fraction and volume ratio of slurries.
Hoping to have quite a few comments and from the members of Cheresources.
Reference: Chapter 10, Slurry & Sludge Systems Piping, "Piping Calculations Manual" by E. Shashi Menon
Regards,
Ankur
8 Comments
Ankur;
S.R.Shah Blog is very helpful .for deciding slurry physical properties for heat exchanger
Apr 30 2013 09:48 PM
Please also add thermal conductivity.
SRShah
Hi Ankur,
ericdayo26 Is paper stock (white water) considered a slurry?
Dec 21 2013 03:40 AM If so, would that mean that its consistency(%) is equal to Cw in your equation..?
ericdayo26, on 21 Dec 2013 - 05:50 AM, said:
ankur2061
Hi Ankur,
Dec 21 2013 01:02 PM
Is paper stock (white water) considered a slurry?
If so, would that mean that its consistency(%) is equal to Cw in your equation..?
ericdayo26,
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