Slurry Pipeline Calculator

Durand-Condolios critical velocity & head loss · Wilson-GIW pump de-rating · Mining / mineral processing

Carrier Fluid

ρ = 998.2 kg/m³·μ = 1.002e-3 Pa·s

Solid Properties

Material preset

SG_s = 2.65

d₅₀ — median particle size (mm)

d₈₅ — 85th percentile size (mm)

Used for pump de-rating. If blank, defaults to 1.8 × d₅₀.

Concentration

Pipe

Inside diameter D (mm)

Pipe material

Pipe length L (m)

Flow

Pump De-rating (optional)

Enter the clear-water rated head to see the de-rated slurry head.

Pump rated head H_w (m, in clear water)

Enter carrier, solids, pipe, and flow conditions

Durand-Condolios · Wilson-GIW · SA mining service