The paper presents an example of the practical application of the principles of controlled long distance pumping of a mixture of flue dust and water, at comparatively high concentration and low velocity, based on recent research into the hydraulic transportation of solid materials. Precise hydraulic theory is not discussed as this has been dealt with in detail elsewhere.
General details of the main features of the generating station, its location, the reasons for choosing hydraulic transportation, and the arrangements for ultimate storage of the flue dust are described. Brief details are given of design parameters, plant arrangement, test results, running costs and operating experience.
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