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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
2.0 REFERENCES
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This document contains design criteria for all slurry, water and air transport systems at
Toquepala Concentrator Expansion Project for Southern Peru Copper Corporation
2.0 REFERENCES
The Slurry System covers pipelines, transfer boxes, turn boxes and launders which will
transport tailings and concentrate or other slurry by gravity or pressure in the Process
Plant for Toquepala Concentrator Expansion Project.
This section summarizes the criteria applied in the dimensioning of slurry gravity
transport.
Gravity transport systems shall avoid full flow through closed pipelines,
specially the formation of siphons. Gravitational transport systems shall be
used wherever possible.
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Where:
This modified equation has been widely used with good success in
several Chilean mining projects (Collahuasi, Los Pelambres, Escondida
Fase 3.5). Original Durand’s equation gives very conservative results
for homogeneous and pseudo-homogeneous slurries and is better when
using it with particles above 2 mm.
The classic Manning’s formula has been used for calculating the
normal height of the flow:
Q x n = S x R2/3
i1/2
Where:
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Material n
HDPE 0.011
RUBBER 0.013
STEEL 0.012
CONCRETE 0.013
3.1.3.1 Flow Velocity (Gravity Flow)
Material k (mm)
Steel 0.728
HDPE 0.146
Rubber 1.350
Concrete 1.350
3.1.3.3 Restrictions
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D= Pipe Diameter
h= Stream depth
w= Launder Width
The slurry flow rate must be multiplied by the froth factor (see
specification 24617-DB-001 for froth factor used numbers) to
determine the actual flow rate with the following restrictions:
h = 0.3 - 0.7
D
h = 0.3 - 0.7
w
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VL = 1.25 x FL x [2 x g x D x (S-1)]0.25
Where:
VL = Settling Velocity (m/s).
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For nominal flow, flow velocity shall exceed the settling velocity.
C steel : 100
C Rubber : 120
C HDPE : 140
Roughness Coefficient
Material (mm)
Steel 0.15
HDPE 0.07
Rubber 0.30
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Cw VISCOSITY
(cSt) centistoke
<25 3
25 – 45 3-5
45 – 55 5-8
55 – 70 8 – 20
Remarks
Junction boxes will be used to change direction of launders and for joining large
flows. A junction box that collects either the process stream for sampling or the
sample reject will be called a sampling box.
A splitter box may be used to divide the slurry flow two ways where closer
control of the flow rate and maintaining slurry composition is not demanded by
the process.
Overflow weir outlets, wherever used, will be sized in accordance with the
Francis Formula, as modified by Linke:
Q = K ( L-0.2H)H 3/2
Where:
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Q= flow, m3/s
K= Constant
= 1.84 (Weir discharge to free air)
= 1.56 (Weir discharge to a launder)
L= length of weir, m
H= level in box above weir invert, m
Junction boxes will be designed so that the entering stream will fall on a body of
slurry and not on the bottom or walls of the box. The volume will be sufficient to
absorb and dissipate the excessive kinetic energy of the entering stream but not
excessive to cause solid deposition and particle segregation. The boxes generally
will be designed by using the guidelines recommended by Linke in AIME Mining
Technology, September 1939. (see Appendix D).
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Lp R >
0.5m
Hn
H 5 D
0.5
m
1.2Bc
E=H
D
A
0.3 m
Lc>2
Lp
Figure N° 1
The width of the transfer box must be at least 2.0 times the width of the
feeding or discharge section of the box. The nearest side wall to be 400
mm from the edge of pipe.
The vertical clearance of the outlet must be at least 20% more than the
critical Bernoulli (Bc) defined for maximum flow.
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The length of the transfer box LC must be equal to or more than 2 times
the horizontal distance LP of the path described by the calculated drop
parabola of the feeding slurry into an empty box (maximum flow).
The discharge piece must ensure that the flow runs in the flume,
accelerating toward normal height conditions. If possible, normal
conditions must be reached at the end of the special piece.
In case the exit conduit is a pipe, there must be vent tubes located no
farther than 5 diameters from the outlet.
All slurry outlets in the box must consider a special transition piece with a
flat bottom or a transition area with a variable section. Additionally, the
use of expansion nozzles must be considered in the design of some inlets
to the transference boxes in order to reduce drop speed.
HL=[Q/(C x S)]2
2g
Where:
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Process pump box should be sized for not less than 45 seconds retention time of
slurry at design flow rates, if possible. Retention time will be based on the volume
of the sump between 300 mm above the top of the pump suction nozzle and the
lip of the sump overflow weir. For froth slurry, the flow rate must be increased by
the froth factor, see table in 3.7
Slurry level in respect to pump shaft level should be as high enough as to guaranty
continuos pump operation at a NPSH higher than pump requirement, in order to
avoid cavitation.
Freeboard will be no less than 300 mm above the top of the overflow. The
overflow will be not less than one pipe size larger than the pump suction opening.
Hard metal will be used for process pumps handling very coarse solids
(Primary Grinding). All other process pump will be lined with rubber,
polyurethane or similar lining, as applicable.
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The NPSH available shall be greater than the NPSH required by the pump.
The power will be calculated using correction factors for the solids effect
(Warman Chart).
The motor nominal power shall be, as a minimum, the calculated power
increased by 10%, or next higher size motor.
The motor power shall consider a transmission loss factor of 6% for gear
reducers and 10% loss for belt drive reducers.
The maximun impeller tip speed for rubber lined impeller will be below 24
m/s to avoid wearing out the impeller and casing. Higher peripheral speeds
may be considered in some specific cases.
The maximun impeller tip speed for hard metal impeller will be below 26
m/s.
All slurry pumps will have gland shaft seals flushed with pressurized seal
water. Milk of lime pumps should have mechanical seals if possible,
otherwise minimum water flow gland seals may be utilized.
This chapter summarizes the criteria applied in the dimensioning of Fresh Water, Potable
Water, Fire Water, Seal and Cooling Water, Process Water and Solutions storage and
distribution systems.
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Wherever possible, all transport and distribution for water and solutions systems
will be designed for full pipe flow.
Fresh water, such as water for dust suppression, water pump seal water and
cooling water are sized according to the flow and the pressure recommended by
the equipment manufacturer, plus a 30% safety factor.
Generally water services and solution systems will be sized using following
velocity criteria:
The velocity criteria above are intended as a general guideline. Velocities outside
the range specified above may be acceptable and should be evaluated on a case by
case basis. Velocities up to 4.6 m/s are acceptable for large size piping (greater
than 24” diameter)
Friction losses will be calculated by using the Darcy-Weisbach equation and the
Colebrook equation (or Moody chart)
Roughness Coefficient
Pressurized Lines
(Water)
Material (mm)
Steel 0.20
HDPE 0.009
Rubber 0.10
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The Head Losses calculation shall be cross checked with Hazen and Williams
empirical formula, with suggested design values of friction factor “C” between the
following ranges:
C steel : 100
C Rubber : 120
C HDPE : 140
4.5 STORAGE
Water storage tanks will be designed in accordance with API 650. In addition to
the inlet and outlet nozzles, tanks will be provided with overflow and vent (for
enclosed tank) nozzles. The sizing of the overflow nozzle will be based on the
maximum design inflow to the tank using the flow formula for orifices or nozzles
and taking into consideration the minimum available freeboard. The vent nozzle
will be sized using the requirements of API 2000.
Tanks will be provided with drain nozzles. The drain nozzles will be located such
that the complete contents of the tank can be emptied. Butterfly valves are not
acceptable for use as tank drain valve.
This chapter summarizes the criteria applied in the dimensioning of Air Plant Systems and
Instrument Air Supply in the Process Plant Facilities.
Air systems will be designed to provide 621 to 862 kPa (90 to 125 psi) of air at
the furthest point from the plant air source while supplying air for as many tools
which may be in use at any one time. The main air supply line will be sized to
carry the average air demand of all users with a pressure drop through the main
line (including all fittings) not exceeding 21 kPa (3.0 psi). Branch lines from the
main header will be sized to carry the maximum air demand of the number of
outlets in use at any one time for a particular branch line with a pressure drop
through the branch line not exceeding 21 kPa (3.0 psi). Feeder lines from the
branch lines will be sized to carry the maximum air demand for as many tools,
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which may be connected at any one time with a pressure drop through the feeder
lines not exceeding 7 kPa (1.0 psi).
Branch lines will be taken from the top of the main lines and feeder lines will be
taken from the top of branch lines. The main lines and branches will be sloped
toward low points. All low points will be drained with drip legs using automatic
moisture traps. Strainers and lubricators will be incorporated in the piping to for
IA (Instrumentation Air) or specific devices.
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APPENDIX A:
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APPENDIX B:
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