A process for operating a settling slurry transportation pipeline is provided, comprising: determining the deposition velocity for a particular slurry being transported through the pipeline; and operating the pipeline at an operating velocity at or near the deposition velocity to form a stationary or near stationary bed of solids that will still allow the slurry to freely flow through the pipeline and not plug the pipeline.
申请公布号
CA2870976(A1)
申请公布日期
2015.05.12
申请号
CA20142870976
申请日期
2014.11.12
申请人
SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD. IN TRUST FOR THE OWNERS OF THE SYNCRUDE PROJECT, AS SUCH OWNERS EXIST NOW AND IN THE FUTURE