== Abstract ==

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Test results of sludge slurry transport through the Interarea Transfer Line (IAL) Mock-up Facility showed little risk of plugging the interarea pipelines with sludge slurry. Plug-free operation of the pipeline was successfully demonstrated by worst case IAL operating scenarios. Pipeline pressure gradients were measured vs. flow rate for comparison with a computer model over a range of sludge slurry rheological properties. A mathematical computer model developed by L. M. Lee is included in this report which will predict pressure drop for Bingham plastic fluid flow in a pipeline. IAL pluggage situations and pumping requirements may be realized from this model. 4 refs., 11 figs., 2 tabs.

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Document type: Report

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== Full document ==

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== Original document ==

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The different versions of the original document can be found in:

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* [http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/6462326 http://dx.doi.org/10.2172/6462326]

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* [https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1206640/m2/1/high_res_d/6462326.pdf https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1206640/m2/1/high_res_d/6462326.pdf]

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* [http://www.osti.gov/scitech/biblio/6462326-results-sludge-slurry-pipeline-pluggage-tests-simulation-radioactive-slurry-flow http://www.osti.gov/scitech/biblio/6462326-results-sludge-slurry-pipeline-pluggage-tests-simulation-radioactive-slurry-flow],[https://academic.microsoft.com/#/detail/25832650 https://academic.microsoft.com/#/detail/25832650]

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