Weir Minerals has released the latest edition of its coveted Warman® Slurry Pumping Handbook in digital format, making it available to download for its customers, academia and the wider mining and mineral processing industry.

The 6th edition features detailed engineering data required for most slurry pumping applications. 

Drawing on decades of Weir Minerals' expertise in slurry pumping technology and innovative engineering, the new handbook has updated reference material based on new insights, improved understanding and technological developments within the mining industry. 

With customers always in mind, the handbook aims to empower engineers to achieve optimal performance from their Warman® slurry pumps. An increased global focus on the environment, energy consumption and water conservation will influence slurry pump design and considerations, making this latest handbook an essential tool for all current and future pump engineers. 

"Pumping slurry has many challenges and I'm excited to publish our latest handbook, packed with fundamental theory, application advice, standard practices and latest Warman learnings from the field; all aimed to help our customers, present and future, deliver with excellence," Marcus Lane, Director, Slurry Pumping Technology Group said.

Weir Minerals is continually striving to shape the next generation of smart, efficient and sustainable solutions with cutting-edge science and innovation. The comprehensive handbook includes over 140 pages of detailed information, including performance charts, impeller design, part configuration, assembly and slurry considerations, fully supported by technical renders and specifications.

"The high quality of the reference material in this essential resource reflects the leading status of the Warman slurry pumps. As the industry leader, we have a responsibility to develop our future engineers; we will make the latest version of the Warman Slurry Pumping Handbook available not only to our customers, but also to mining schools worldwide, so they can learn from the best in the industry", John McNulty, Vice President Global Engineering & Technology said.