Slurry Systems Handbook, Second Edition

A complete guide to slurries and slurry systems―fully updated for the latest advances


This thoroughly revised guide contains start-to-finish coverage of slurry systems—from fundamentals and fluid mechanics to pump design and materials selection. Written by a recognized expert in the field, Slurry Systems Handbook, Second Edition clearly explains the components, dynamics, and design of slurry systems for many applications, including mineral processing, nuclear waste processing, extra heavy oil upgrade, mineral concentrate transport, tailings systems and metal melting. You will get real-world examples, solved problems, and current codes as well as guidelines for conducting feasibility studies and hands-on operating procedures.


Coverage includes:
General concepts of slurry flows

Multi-species and stratified heterogeneous flows

Non-Newtonian slurry flows

Open channel and cascade slurry flows

Slurry Hammer and Transients in closed and open channels

Centrifugal and positive displacement slurry pumps

Long distance slurry pipelines by commodity such as coal, copper, phosphate or gold

Oil sand extraction

Slurry reactors, hydrocracking and heat transfer

Hydrocarbon and hydrate-based slurry pipelines

Semi-solid metals casting

Tailings systems, paste backfilling

Slurry flows for nuclear waste processing

De-silting hydroelectric reservoirs