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Oil-sands tailings slurry pump concept

Explore an original horizontal slurry pump cutaway with a bored discharge casing, open suction eye, separate wear liners, five vanes, packing and bearing parts.

Static preview of the oil-sands tailings slurry pump concept schematic
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Study the two tailings questions.

Read the six-stop oil-sands study ↗

Follow exact parts in five independent original illustrations. The study separates whole-tailings classification from the middlings-flotation question; it is not a matched plant design.

Compare slurry transfer and classification.

Follow separate classification outlets ↗Compare a general centrifugal pump ↗

One AER-filed Horizon plan describes pumped whole tailings entering hydrocyclones. These independent original equipment concepts do not select that operator’s pump, prove compatible connections or calculate a process duty.

HOW TO READ THIS MODEL

The system, explained.

An AER-filed Horizon plan describes one operator pumping whole tailings toward hydrocyclones. KSB describes slurry pumps as centrifugal machines for fluids containing abrasive solids; Metso identifies replaceable wet-end and shaft-seal parts as common topics. This original generic cutaway separates the suction throat-bush, side liners, impeller shrouds and vanes, shaft sleeve, packing locations and bearing enclosure. A genuine opening crosses its complete outer casing into the upper discharge neck. The coloured flecks are fixed teaching marks. It is not a depiction of the Horizon pumps or a selected vendor unit, and no actual operating sequence or slurry behaviour is calculated.

Model scope and limits

Original 74-part static teaching assembly with complete double-surface bored outer casing, hollow suction and discharge ends, separate throat-bush and wear-liner envelopes, five independent curved vanes between two shrouds, packing-location rings, sleeve, shaft and separate bearing cues. The still image shows a section; the interactive viewer can restore the complete assembly. Invented dimensions and colours are not a manufacturer or operator design. No pump curve, flow/pressure, slurry solids distribution, material or seal-water selection, wear life, clearances, packing adjustment, leakage, bearing rating, guard, driver, foundation loads, operating/maintenance procedure, site approval or service qualification is established.

Further reading: KSB centrifugal-pump lexicon: generic abrasive-slurry duty and replaceable wear-part roles; no product shape copied ↗

Source links support further study; no affiliation or endorsement is implied.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

What does the separate throat-bush and liner geometry establish?

Choose an answer

GUIDED COMPONENT STUDY

Trace the system.

Read each explanation, then focus its component in the explorer. This is a learning route through the model, with no operating or maintenance sequence.

  1. Begin at the open slurry boundary

    The suction neck is hollow. The model does not specify a tank, pump inlet condition, feed composition or line size.

  2. Find a replaceable suction part

    This separate ring marks a possible wear-facing boundary near the impeller eye. Its actual material and running clearance are unknown.

  3. Inspect the complete casing

    The full circular casing remains in the interactive assembly and has a real upper discharge opening. It is not a selected hydraulic or pressure design.

  4. Compare stationary liners

    The separate front liner and rear side liner mark replaceable wear-facing locations. The picture cannot predict abrasion or replacement intervals.

  5. Expose the vane passages

    One of five independently selectable vanes sits between the shrouds. Its curvature and count are illustrative, with no pump curve.

  6. Leave through the real discharge bore

    The hollow upper tube crosses a genuine bore in the outer casing. No receiving pipeline, pressure or flow is modeled.

  7. Identify the seal region

    The ring marks one location in a possible packed shaft-seal arrangement. Seal-water needs, leakage and adjustment require separate selection.

  8. Follow support into the drive boundary

    The housing contains separate schematic races and rolling elements. Load rating, lubrication and driver matching are outside the lesson.

  9. Distinguish cues from particles

    This small coloured mark is stationary. It is not a particle path, sample or predicted solids distribution.

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ACCESSIBLE COMPONENT REFERENCE

Every part, in plain language.

Search all components ↗Model provenance ↗
Base frame

Illustrative support frame; foundations and structural design vary.

Complete bored outer wet-end casing

Complete double-surface outer casing with a genuine top outlet bore.

Open suction-side casing cover

Full annular front cover with an open center for arriving slurry.

Open drive-side casing cover

Full annular rear cover with a distinct shaft passage.

Hollow axial slurry-feed neck

Open axial feed passage ending at the suction-side cover.

Open suction end collar

Separate unrated connection face before the illustrated pump.

Hollow upper discharge neck

Separate open outlet boundary above the bored wet-end casing. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Open discharge end collar

Unrated upper outlet face; no line or downstream equipment selected. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Replaceable inner wear-liner envelope

Separate wear-facing annulus around the rotating element. Shape and material are unselected.

Open suction throat-bush concept

Replaceable suction-eye boundary. No setting, wear clearance or installation method.

Stationary front side liner

Separate suction-side liner near the impeller eye; no actual running clearance.

Stationary rear side liner

Separate rear wear-facing surface without specified material or fit.

Open impeller front shroud

Rotating front plate with a real central eye; illustrative vane count and shape.

Impeller back shroud

Rotating rear plate around the shaft; no tested flow passage or loading.

Impeller hub

Hub location around the shaft with no qualified torque fit.

Curved impeller passage vane 1

One of five independent schematic vanes; not a hydraulic or wear design. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Curved impeller passage vane 2

One of five independent schematic vanes; not a hydraulic or wear design. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Curved impeller passage vane 3

One of five independent schematic vanes; not a hydraulic or wear design. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Curved impeller passage vane 4

One of five independent schematic vanes; not a hydraulic or wear design. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Curved impeller passage vane 5

One of five independent schematic vanes; not a hydraulic or wear design. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Drive shaft

Drive-side shaft axis; loads, speed, retention and alignment are unknown. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Illustrative impeller key

Visible key-location cue without a verified shaft/impeller fit. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Replaceable shaft sleeve

Shaft-covering sleeve near the sealing region; material and fit unselected.

Open stuffing-box boundary

A conceptual packed-seal chamber; no seal-water or leakage claim.

Packing-ring location 1

Separate packing-location marker; not a selected packing stack.

Packing-ring location 2

Separate packing-location marker; not a selected packing stack.

Packing-ring location 3

Separate packing-location marker; not a selected packing stack.

Gland follower concept

Separate follower location; compression and adjustment are not specified.

Gland stud location 1

Unthreaded marker for a possible gland fastener; no torque. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Gland stud location 2

Unthreaded marker for a possible gland fastener; no torque. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Open bearing-housing wall

Separate bearing enclosure; lubrication, fits and load rating omitted.

Bearing 1 outer race

Stationary race envelope only; bearing selection remains open.

Bearing 1 inner race

Shaft-side race envelope only; no running fit.

Bearing 1 rolling-element cue 1

Static rolling-element marker, not operating kinematics. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Bearing 1 rolling-element cue 2

Static rolling-element marker, not operating kinematics. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Bearing 1 rolling-element cue 3

Static rolling-element marker, not operating kinematics. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Bearing 1 rolling-element cue 4

Static rolling-element marker, not operating kinematics. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Bearing 1 rolling-element cue 5

Static rolling-element marker, not operating kinematics. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Bearing 1 rolling-element cue 6

Static rolling-element marker, not operating kinematics. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Bearing 1 rolling-element cue 7

Static rolling-element marker, not operating kinematics. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Bearing 1 rolling-element cue 8

Static rolling-element marker, not operating kinematics. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Bearing 2 outer race

Stationary race envelope only; bearing selection remains open.

Bearing 2 inner race

Shaft-side race envelope only; no running fit.

Bearing 2 rolling-element cue 1

Static rolling-element marker, not operating kinematics. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Bearing 2 rolling-element cue 2

Static rolling-element marker, not operating kinematics. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Bearing 2 rolling-element cue 3

Static rolling-element marker, not operating kinematics. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Bearing 2 rolling-element cue 4

Static rolling-element marker, not operating kinematics. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Bearing 2 rolling-element cue 5

Static rolling-element marker, not operating kinematics. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Bearing 2 rolling-element cue 6

Static rolling-element marker, not operating kinematics. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Bearing 2 rolling-element cue 7

Static rolling-element marker, not operating kinematics. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Bearing 2 rolling-element cue 8

Static rolling-element marker, not operating kinematics. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Open drive-end coupling half

Unmatched driver-side coupling boundary; no motor or guard is specified.

Wet-end pedestal

Illustrative support below the pump; foundation loads unknown. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Bearing pedestal

Illustrative support beneath the bearing housing. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Casing joint stud marker 1

Unthreaded joint-location marker; no pressure joint design. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Casing joint nut marker 1

External nut-shaped cue only; no preload or service rating. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Casing joint stud marker 2

Unthreaded joint-location marker; no pressure joint design. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Casing joint nut marker 2

External nut-shaped cue only; no preload or service rating. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Casing joint stud marker 3

Unthreaded joint-location marker; no pressure joint design. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Casing joint nut marker 3

External nut-shaped cue only; no preload or service rating. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Casing joint stud marker 4

Unthreaded joint-location marker; no pressure joint design. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Casing joint nut marker 4

External nut-shaped cue only; no preload or service rating. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Casing joint stud marker 5

Unthreaded joint-location marker; no pressure joint design. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Casing joint nut marker 5

External nut-shaped cue only; no preload or service rating. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Casing joint stud marker 6

Unthreaded joint-location marker; no pressure joint design. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Casing joint nut marker 6

External nut-shaped cue only; no preload or service rating. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Casing joint stud marker 7

Unthreaded joint-location marker; no pressure joint design. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Casing joint nut marker 7

External nut-shaped cue only; no preload or service rating. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Casing joint stud marker 8

Unthreaded joint-location marker; no pressure joint design. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Casing joint nut marker 8

External nut-shaped cue only; no preload or service rating. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Static slurry-region cue 1

Stationary colour cue, not a moving or sampled particle. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Static slurry-region cue 2

Stationary colour cue, not a moving or sampled particle. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Static slurry-region cue 3

Stationary colour cue, not a moving or sampled particle. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.

Static slurry-region cue 4

Stationary colour cue, not a moving or sampled particle. Original static teaching geometry with invented proportions; no operator or OEM product, duty point, wear life, clearance, seal-water requirement, pressure rating, material selection or safe procedure.