Media handling system and related method

A media handling system for mixing and or entraining grinding media with a liquid media for supply to a selected destination, the media handling system comprising:

• a first media transfer means or module arranged or connected in fluid communication with a first inlet of the media handling system, the first media transfer means or module configured operable for providing a flow of pressurised liquid media having a respective flow condition of a desired or selected volumetric flow rate to the first inlet,
• a second media transfer means or module arranged in fluid communication with and downstream of both of the first inlet and a second inlet by way of which grinding media is receivable by the media handling system, the second media transfer means or module configured operable for supplying to the selected destination a mixed flow of liquid received via at least the first inlet and grinding media having a respective flow condition,
• a junction means or module configured for providing, carrying or hosting the first and second inlets, and in which the liquid and grinding media, when received, mix for supply to the second media transfer means or module,
• wherein the system is configured so that, in use, one or both of the first and second media transfer means or modules are operable having regard to, or in relation to, the operation of the other so that the flow condition generated by the first media transfer means or module is insufficient to meet a flow requirement or demand of the second media transfer means or module thereby enabling both of the respective flow conditions to cooperate to develop a region of differential pressure between the second inlet and the second media transfer means or module which, when developed, draws or urges a flow of the grinding media into the junction means or module via the second inlet for controllably modifying a concentration of grinding media in the mixed flow of liquid and grinding media so as to converge toward and or substantially maintain a target concentration of grinding media determined to be suitable for enabling the generation and or maintenance of a flow velocity of the mixed flow determined to be required to overcome a head characteristic of the media handling system imposed by the selected destination for enabling supply of the mixed flow by the second media transfer means or module.

A method for mixing and or entraining grinding media with a liquid media for supply to a selected destination by way of a fluid circuit, the method comprising:

• configuring a first media transfer means or module so as to be operable for providing a flow of pressurised liquid media having a respective flow condition of a desired or selected volumetric flow rate to a first inlet,
• configuring a second media transfer means or module so as to be arranged in fluid communication with and downstream of both of the first inlet and a second inlet by way of which grinding media is receivable by the fluid circuit, the second media transfer means or module configured so as to be operable for supplying to the selected destination a mixed flow of liquid receivable via at least the first inlet and grinding media having a respective flow condition,
• configuring a junction means or module for providing, carrying or hosting the first and second inlets, and in which the liquid and grinding media, when received, mix for supply to the second media transfer means or module,
• configuring and or operating, and or causing to be operated, one or both of the first and second media transfer means or modules so that one or both are operable relative to the other so that the flow condition generated by the first media transfer means or module is insufficient to meet a flow requirement or demand of the second media transfer means or module thereby enabling both of the respective flow conditions to cooperate to develop a region of differential pressure between the second inlet and the second media transfer means or module which, when developed, draws or urges a flow of the grinding media into the junction means or module via the second inlet for controllably modifying a concentration of grinding media in the mixed flow of liquid and grinding media so as to converge toward and or substantially maintain a target concentration of grinding media determined to be suitable for enabling supply of the mixed flow of liquid and grinding media to the selected destination by the second media transfer means or module.

A method for mixing and or entraining grinding media with a liquid media for supply to a selected destination by way of a fluid circuit, the method comprising:

• configuring a first media transfer means or module so as to be operable for providing a flow of pressurised liquid media having a respective flow condition of a desired or selected volumetric flow rate to a first inlet by way of which liquid media is receivable by the media handling system, configuring a second media transfer means or module so as to be arranged in fluid communication with and downstream of both of the first inlet and a second inlet by way of which grinding media is receivable by the fluid circuit, the second media transfer means or module configured so as to be operable for supplying to the selected destination a mixed flow of liquid receivable via at least the first inlet and grinding media having a respective flow condition,
• configuring a junction means or module for providing, carrying or hosting the first and second inlets, and in which the liquid and grinding media, when received, mix for supply to the second media transfer means or module,
• configuring and or operating, and or causing to be operated, one or both of the first and second media transfer means or modules so that one or both are operable having regard to, or in relation to, the operation of the other so that the flow condition generated by the first media transfer means or module is insufficient to meet a flow requirement or demand of the second media transfer means or module thereby enabling both of the respective flow conditions to cooperate to develop a region of differential pressure between the second inlet and the second media transfer means or module which, when developed, draws or urges a flow of the grinding media into the junction means or module via the second inlet for controllably modifying a concentration of grinding media in the mixed flow of liquid and grinding media so as to converge toward and or substantially maintain a target concentration of grinding media determined to be suitable for enabling the generation and or maintenance of a flow velocity of the mixed flow determined to be required to overcome a head characteristic of the media handling system imposed by the selected destination for enabling supply of the mixed flow of liquid and grinding media by the second media transfer means or module.

A media handling system for mixing and or entraining grinding media with a liquid media for supply to a selected destination, the media handling system comprising:

• a first inlet by way of which liquid media is received by the media handling system, the first inlet connectable with a pressurised source of liquid media configured operable for providing a flow of liquid media having a respective flow condition to the first inlet,
• a media pumping means or module arranged in fluid communication with and downstream of both of the first inlet and a second inlet by way of which grinding media is received by the media handling system, the media pumping means or module configured operable for supplying to the selected destination a mixed flow of liquid received via at least the first inlet and grinding media having a respective flow condition,
• a junction means or module configured for providing the first and second inlets, and in which the liquid and grinding media, when received, mix for supply to the media pumping means or module,
• wherein the system is configured so that, in use, one or both of the pressurised source of liquid media and the media pumping means or module are operable relative to the other so that the flow condition generated by the pressurised source of liquid media is insufficient to meet a flow requirement or demand of the media pumping means or module thereby enabling both of the respective flow conditions to cooperate to develop a region of differential pressure between the second inlet and the media pumping means or module which, when developed, draws or urges a flow of the grinding media into the junction means or module via the second inlet for controllably modifying a concentration of grinding media in the mixed flow of liquid and grinding media so as to converge toward and or substantially maintain a target concentration of grinding media determined to be suitable for enabling supply of the mixed flow of liquid and grinding media to the selected destination by the media pumping means or module.

A media handling system for mixing and or entraining grinding media with a liquid media for supply to a selected destination, the media handling system comprising:

• a first inlet by way of which liquid media is receivable by the media handling system, the first inlet connectable with a pressurised source of liquid media configured operable for providing a flow of liquid media having a respective flow condition to the first inlet,
• a media pumping means or module arranged in fluid communication with and downstream of both of the first inlet and a second inlet by way of which grinding media is receivable by the media handling system, the media pumping means or module configured operable for supplying to the selected destination a mixed flow of liquid received via at least the first inlet and grinding media having a respective flow condition,
• a junction means or module configured for providing the first and second inlets, and in which the liquid and grinding media, when received, mix for supply to the media pumping means or module,
• wherein the system is configured so that, in use, one or both of the pressurised source of liquid media and the media pumping means or modules are operable having regard to, or in relation to, the operation of the other so that the flow condition generated by the pressurised source of liquid media is insufficient to meet a flow requirement or demand of the media pumping means or module thereby enabling both of the respective flow conditions to cooperate to develop a region of differential pressure between the second inlet and the media pumping means or module which, when developed, draws or urges a flow of the grinding media into the junction means or module via the second inlet for controllably modifying a concentration of grinding media in the mixed flow of liquid and grinding media so as to converge toward and or substantially maintain a target concentration of grinding media determined to be suitable for enabling the generation and or maintenance of a flow velocity of the mixed flow determined to be required to overcome a head characteristic of the media handling system imposed by the selected destination for enabling supply of the mixed flow by the media pumping means or module.

A method for mixing and or entraining grinding media with a liquid media for supply to a selected destination by way of a fluid circuit, the method comprising:

• configuring a first inlet by way of which liquid media is receivable by the fluid circuit with a pressurised source of liquid media for providing a flow of liquid media having a respective flow condition to the first inlet,
• configuring a media pumping means or module so as to be arranged in fluid communication with and downstream of both of the first inlet and a second inlet by way of which grinding media is receivable by the fluid circuit, the media pumping means or module configured so as to be operable for supplying to the selected destination a mixed flow of liquid receivable via at least the first inlet and grinding media having a respective flow condition,
• configuring a junction means or module for providing, carrying or hosting the first and second inlets, and in which the liquid and grinding media, when received, mix for supply to the media pumping means or module,
• configuring and or operating, and or causing to be operated, one or both of the pressurised source of liquid media and media pumping means or modules so that one or both are operable relative to the other so that the flow condition generated by the pressurised source of liquid media is insufficient to meet a flow requirement or demand of the media pumping means or module thereby enabling both of the respective flow conditions to cooperate to develop a region of differential pressure between the second inlet and the media pumping means or module which, when developed, draws or urges a flow of the grinding media into the junctions means or module via the second inlet for controllably modifying a concentration of grinding media in the mixed flow of liquid and grinding media so as to converge toward and or substantially maintain a target concentration of grinding media determined to be suitable for enabling supply of the mixed flow of liquid and grinding media to the selected destination by the media pumping means or module.

A method for mixing and or entraining grinding media with a liquid media for supply to a selected destination by way of a fluid circuit, the method comprising:

• configuring a first inlet by way of which liquid media is receivable by the fluid circuit with a pressurised source of liquid media for providing a flow of liquid media having a respective flow condition to the first inlet,
• configuring a media pumping means or module so as to be arranged in fluid communication with and downstream of both of the first inlet and a second inlet by way of which grinding media is receivable by the fluid circuit, the media pumping means or module configured so as to be operable for supplying to the selected destination a mixed flow of liquid receivable via at least the first inlet and grinding media having a respective flow condition,
• configuring a junction means or module for providing, carrying or hosting the first and second inlets, and in which the liquid and grinding media, when received, mix for supply to the media pumping means or module,
• configuring and or operating, and or causing to be operated, one or both of the pressurised source of liquid media and media pumping means or modules so that one or both are operable having regard to, or in relation to, the operation of the other so that the flow condition generated by the pressurised source of liquid media is insufficient to meet a flow requirement or demand of the media pumping means or module thereby enabling both of the respective flow conditions to cooperate to develop a region of differential pressure between the second inlet and the media pumping means or module which, when developed, draws or urges a flow of the grinding media into the junction means or module via the second inlet for controllably modifying a concentration of grinding media in the mixed flow of liquid and grinding media so as to converge toward and or substantially maintain a target concentration of grinding media determined to be suitable for enabling the generation and or maintenance of a flow velocity of the mixed flow determined to be required to overcome a head characteristic of the fluid circuit imposed by the selected destination for enabling supply of the mixed flow of liquid and grinding media by the media pumping means or module.