Slurry pipeline
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slurry-pipeline-298-2510851
title:
Slurry pipeline
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A slurry pipeline is a specially engineered pipeline used to move ores, such as coal or iron, or mining waste, called tailings, over long distances. A mixture of the ore concentrate and water, called slurry, is pumped to its destination and the water is filtered out. Due to the abrasive properties of slurry, the pipelines can be lined with high-density polyethylene (HDPE), or manufactured completely from HDPE Pipe, although this requires a very thick pipe wall. Slurry pipelines are used as an al
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Pipeline used to move ores mixed with water
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slurry_pipeline
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2023-01-03T21:14:33Z
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