(JHH, Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics, No. 2, Vol. 51, 2003, pp. 114–121).
Concentration and particle size distribution has been experimentally measured in a 2D rectangular duct under near iso-kinetic conditions for multi-sized particulate slurry. Measurements have been made at different flow velocities for various efflux concentrations in the range of 10 to 50% by weight. It is observed that the concentration profile is highly skewed towards the bottom of the duct, which reduces with increase in efflux concentration and velocity. Similar phenomenon is observed in the distribution of individual particle size fractions with the effect being more pronounced for the coarser particles.
Concentration profile, Particle size distribution, Rectangular duct, Multi-sized particulate slurry, Weighted mean diameter
