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A variable‐density model of the pipeline flow of suspensions
Author(s) -
Shook C. A.,
Daniel S. M.
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
the canadian journal of chemical engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.404
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1939-019X
pISSN - 0008-4034
DOI - 10.1002/cjce.5450470218
Subject(s) - turbulence , suspension (topology) , mechanics , flow (mathematics) , reynolds number , variable (mathematics) , materials science , thermodynamics , physics , mathematics , mathematical analysis , homotopy , pure mathematics
The turbulent flow of suspensions of fine solid particles in liquids is analyzed by assuming that the suspensions behave essentially as variable‐density single phase fluids. Friction factors are found to depend upon the distribution of solid particles within the conduit as well as the Reynolds number of the flow. Comparison of the model with experimental measurements indicates that as long as turbulent suspension of solid particles occurs, the model is a useful alternative to the empirical Durand equation for pipeline design.