Peristaltic pumping: a new approach to pumping solids in slurry form. Report of investigations

Technical Report · Thu Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1978

OSTI ID:6545885

Barczak, T M; Blair, J T; Mayercheck, W D

A study was made into the capabilities of the peristaltic pump for pumping solids in slurry form. An experimental peristaltic pump, consisting of a series of six 3-in.-diam pinch valves, was constructed and tested under various operating conditions. Slurries, consisting of limestone chips and water, were successfully pumped through a 3-in. line with a 30-ft vertical lift. Pumping parameters were determined in an effort to maximize output. Experimental data was collected by means of grab samples and volumetric measurements. The results were plotted graphically as a function of pumping cycles. An analysis was also made in reference to applications of peristaltic pumping in vertical blind shaft boring and mud/water removal in underground coal mines. Suggestions are made in regard to areas of improvements to the system.

• Research Organization: Department of Energy, Pittsburgh, PA (USA). Pittsburgh Mining Operations Center
• OSTI ID: 6545885
• Report Number(s): RI-PMOC-1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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42 ENGINEERING
01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
PUMPS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
SLURRIES
HYDRAULIC TRANSPORT
MATERIALS HANDLING
PUMPING
DISPERSIONS
MIXTURES
SUSPENSIONS
TESTING
TRANSPORT
420205* - Engineering- Transport & Storage Facilities- (1980-)
013000 - Coal
Lignite
& Peat- Transport
Handling
& Storage