High performance lime slurry

Question

I am trying to uncover what value there is for an additive that essentially eliminates lime fouling/scaling in slakers and slurry systems that also improves lime performance or the market interest for a high solids (42%) low viscosity.

Timmy "Ty" Maxson · Answer

We have recently installed a high density lime slurry system.  It has only been a few months but it is performing very well.  The system runs at 35% solids.  Testing shows that it is out performing our traditional system for softening and we do not have to do acid cleanings anymore.

James Stewart · Answer

To be able to apply the lime to the treatment, you have to be able to transport it, without having scaling shut down the line.

Fred Roensch · Answer

If you have ever had to clean out a lime slurry line you would understand the benefit of using a polymer dispersant to keep the insoluble components in a lime slurry from precipitating.

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