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Submersible slurry pumps and submersible sand pumps offer the highest in quality and strength over other submersible pumps. They are capable of moving large amounts of sand and slurry with ease and without clogging. TUSSU Pumps submersible sand and slurry pumps withstand the abrasive material that passes through them on a consistent basis and provide the power to move the material. The following is to help understand pump specifications for selecting the right submersible slurry pump or sand pump for you. A TUSSU Pumps representative is also available.
Size
The size of the submersible pump is important when connecting the discharge end. The hose or pipe that connects to the pump should match the discharge or the pump. If fitting an adjustment to the end of the submersible slurry pump, the fitting can only work when goes downward in size, not upward. Typically, the pump size limits the gallons per minute a submersible slurry pump is capable of pumping. The larger the pump size, the more allowable volume, and solids sizes.
Power
The power of the electrical submersible slurry pump is determined by the motor size in horsepower. The more horsepower, the more material it can move (volume), and the higher the head of which it can pump. When moving sand and slurry, it is important to take horsepower into consideration. As sand and slurries can be heavy, this causes friction that slows down the movement of the material. If there is too much friction and the submersible sand pump is not powerful enough to push the sand or slurry, the material will start to settle in the hose or piping, and not deliver to the final destination.
Volume
When selecting a submersible slurry or sand pump be sure to understand the volume of the material you are looking to move. Submersible pump specifications are typically based on pumping water. When pumping sand, slurry, and other solids, TUSSU Pumps industrial slurry pumps move between 15% to 30% solids. Therefore, the remaining 70% to 85% is water. While a 100 GPM sand pump can process about 15% material, thus 15 GPM of sand, a 100 GPM slurry pump can process about 30% material, thus 30 GPM of slurry. This all varies depending on how aggressive the operator is with the pump. Ensuring the correct power of a sand pump is essential for delivering sand the distance needed because sand is heavy and settles. Not enough power will leave sand in the hose and backup. Knowing the liquid viscosity is important for ensuring proper pumping. Ask TUSSU Pumps for assistance with a viscosity test to ensure accurate pump selection.
In addition to the amount of material you pump, you want to make sure there is a consistent inflow of water or fluid replacing liquid and material that is being pumped out for the proper operation. Lack of fluid is never good for submersible pumps.
Here are a couple of equations and examples to help figure out how much material a submersible slurry pump can move and approximately how long it will take to move your material.
