By definition Slurry Pumps are heavy and robust versions of centrifugal pumps, capable in handling tough and abrasive duties. ”A Slurry Pump should also be considered as a generic term, to distinguish it from other centrifugal pumps mainly intended for clear liquids”. Slurry Pump - name by duty The term Slurry Pump, covers various types of heavy duty centrifugal pumps used for hydraulic transportation of solids. A more precise terminology is to use the classification of solids handled in the various pump applications. Slurry Pump - name by application Process applications also provide the terminology, typically. Froth pumps define by application the handling of frothy slurries, mainly in flotation. Carbon transfer pumps define the gentle hydraulic transportation of carbon in CIP (carbon in pulp) and CIL (carbon in leach) circuits. Sump pumps, also an established name typically operating pumps from floor sumps, submerged pump houses, but having dry bearings and drives. Submersible Pumps The entire unit, including drive, is submersed. All Slurry Pumps are in practice named after the given application: • Slurry Pumps • Gravel pumps • Dredge pumps • Sump pumps • Froth pumps • Carbon Transfer pumps • Submersible pumps There are principally three different designs: • Horizontal and vertical tank (dry installation) • Vertical sump (semi dry installation) • Tank (dry installation) • Submersible (wet installation) Slurry Pump designs are selected and supplied according to the wear conditions • Highly abrasive • Abrasive • Mildly abrasive