Slurry handling Slurry valves Metso slurry valves used in mineral processing applications are of the following designs. Contact Metso application engineering for technical assistance in the selection process. Knife gate valves These valves are suitable for most abrasive slurries and the full-bore’ design with ‘shut-off'isolation features offer bi-directional operational reliability. Actuation by manual, pneumatic or other means is possible, In the open setting, the elastomeric seats seal tightly against each other when the gate is fully withdrawn out of the flow stream. Only the seats are exposed to the slurry while providing a full bore opening and no area for media build up. During the closing action the seats are axially separated and seal against the gate. Residue can be discharged from the bottom of the valve at the end of the cycle. (ij Open Open Closed The table below lists sizes available and the pressure ratings. DN 50- DN 600 Sy ae rac Fnge Mn ri pes DN 50- DN 400 10 bar Pressure rating DN 450 - DN 600 Sbar ANSI 2" — 16" 150 psi ANSI 18°- 24° 75 psi Temperature rating and chemical resistance depend on the type of elastomer used. Contact Metso application engineering for details. BASICS IN MINERAL PROCESSING 8:37Slurry handling Dart valves Dart valves are used for flow shut off inside sump tanks with vertical outlets. They are suitable for applications handling abrasive slurries, powders or granular substances, The valve and seat are elastomer lined overall the surfaces that come in contact with slurry. There is no flow restriction in the open position. The inside diameter of the seat is the same as the Slurry Hose System offered by Metso. Valves from DN100 — DN600 mm (4”-24") sizes in DIN flanges are available. Pneumatic, hydraulic or electrically operated actuators can be used for regulating the dart valve. Examples of Metso slurry hose and valve installations. 1. Metso 3xD Bend 90° 2. Branch Pipe K45 3. Knife Gate Valve 4, Rubber Lined Steel Pipe 5. Rubber Lined Steel Reducer 6. Sliding Support Clamp 7. Alu Coupling 8, Material Handling Hose 9. Flange Adaptor 10. Support Clamp 11. Trellex Gasket 1. Flange Adapter 2. Rubber Lined Steel Reducer 3. Branch Pipe T90 inlet water 4. Branch Pipe 790 drainage 5. Metso 3xD Bend 6, Metso Dart Valve Seat 7. Metso Dart Valve 1. Flange Adapter ubber Lined Steel Reducer 3. Rubber Compensator 4. Branch Pipe T90 inlet water 5. Branch Pipe T90 drainage 6. Knife Gate Valve 8:38 BASICS IN MINERAL PROCESSINGSlurry handling Sump tank with shut off valve Shut off valve for slurry pump line with K45 branch pipe Contact Metso application engineering for technical assistance in the selection process. BASICS IN MINERAL PROCESSING 8:39