Bed-load Velocity Meter System

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Overview of innovation

Coarse particle transportation is essential for moving slurries, or fluids containing very high concentrations of pulverised solids, for example, hydraulic transport of coal ore or waste materials. Due to a scarcity of water and a high concentration of the solid particles, pipe blockages are common. This technology monitors particle velocities and solid concentrations around the inner pipe circumference with the aim to prevent major and often disastrous blockages.

Innovation Opportunity Type
Collaboration
Investment
Industry
​Mining and quarrying
HardTech
Mining support service activities
​Manufacturing
Mechanical Devices
Other manufacturing
Hydraulics
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c
​Transportation and storage
Technology Readiness Level
TRL 6 – Prototype tested in real-world settings
Website link
https://www.cput.ac.za/research-technology-and-innovation/tto