Slurry Packed Bed Voidage

A settling slurry model can contain a warning message in relation to packed bed voidage. The software takes into account the bulk density of the solids defined in the solids database. This warning means the defined concentration of solids cannot physically fit within the pipe CSA (Cross-Sectional Area).

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