Solids fluxes in consolidating slurries
Journal
Journal of the Chinese Institute of Chemical Engineers
Journal Volume
32
Journal Issue
6
Pages
547-554
Date Issued
2001
Author(s)
Chu C.P.
Abstract
This study utilized a Computerized Axial Tomography Scanner (CATSCAN) to measure the spatio-temporal evolutions of solids fraction in the gravitational sediments of the kaolin slurries and the UK ball clay slurries. Based on the obtained CATSCAN data the solids velocities in the consolidating sediment were evaluated. The local solids flux was noted not dependent solely on the local solids fraction as commonly assumed in the traditional solids flux-based theories.
Subjects
CATSCAN
Compressibility
Gravitational sedimentation
Solids velocity
Type
journal article