Flow velocity analysis for avoidance of solids deposition during transport of211 Hanford tank waste slurries

摘要

This engineering analysis calculates minimum slurry transport velocities intended211u001eto maintain suspensions of solid particulate in slurries. This transport velocity 211u001eis also known as the slurry flow critical velocity. It is not universally 211u001erecognized that a transfer line flow velocity in excess of the slurry critical 211u001evelocity is a requirement to prevent solids deposition and possible line 211u001eplugging. However, slurry critical velocity seems to be the most prevalent 211u001eobjective measure to prevent solids deposition in transfer lines.