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Bitumen Froth Losses – NPSHR<br />

Summary of the primary<br />

losses in viscous froth and<br />

the factors affecting them.<br />

Clear water: pump<br />

design & speed.<br />

Viscosity effect:<br />

bitumen properties,<br />

temperature.<br />

Density effect: % air.<br />

Airlock: % air, viscosity,<br />

froth properties, flowrate,<br />

system & pump design.<br />

4 © 2009 GIW Industries<br />

R. Visintainer

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