A Study of Slurry Flow in Annular Jet Pump for Optimized Specific Energy Consumption—A Mixture Model Approach
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Abstract
Efficient mining operations rely on effectively transporting slurry and minerals, directly impacting cost, productivity, and sustainability.Annular Jet Pumps (AJPs) offer a robust solution due to their simple design, absence of moving parts, and minimal maintenance requirements.This study investigates the flow behavior of a sand-water slurry through an AJP, focusing on optimizing Specific Energy Consumption (SEC) to promote energy-efficient mining.A CFD approach, i.e., the mixture model, this analysis captures intricate interactions between solid particles and the carrier fluid, and the Realizable k- turbulence model complements the mixture model to visualize key turbulence parameters.A parametric study explores the effects of sand particle size, volume fraction, and geometric parameters (such as nozzle radius and convergence angle on slurry suction and pressure distribution).Findings reveal that optimizing these parameters significantly enhances suction capacity while reducing SEC, reinforcing the energy efficiency of AJPs for mining applications.Validation against established literature, including experimental and numerical studies, demonstrates excellent agreement, confirming the model's accuracy in predicting slurry flow behavior.This work highlights the potential of AJPs as sustainable and efficient solutions for mining, ensuring reduced energy consumption, minimal resource wastage, and enhanced system performance.
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| Research integrity | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Insufficient payload (model declined to judge) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
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