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The specific gravities of solids and carrier fluids of a
Chapter 2, Problem 106P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION: Problem 106P
The specific gravities of solids and carrier fluids of a slurry are usually known, but the specific gravity of the slurry depends on the concentration of the solid particles. Show that the specific gravity of a water-based slurry can be expressed in terms of the specific gravity of the solid SGs. and the mass concentration of the suspended solid particlesCsmass as
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QUESTION: Problem 106P
The specific gravities of solids and carrier fluids of a slurry are usually known, but the specific gravity of the slurry depends on the concentration of the solid particles. Show that the specific gravity of a water-based slurry can be expressed in terms of the specific gravity of the solid SGs. and the mass concentration of the suspended solid particlesCsmass as
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Solution to 106P
Step 1
In this question, we need to show the specific gravity of a water based slurry expressed in terms of the specific gravity of the solids in the slurry and the mass concentration of the solid particles.
We know that,
Mass of the solid suspended in the water=Ms
Volume of the solid suspended in water=Vs
Mass of the water=Mw
Volume of water=Vw
Total mass=Ms+Mw=Mt
Total volume=Vs+Vw=Vt,