Slurry simulation through a butterfly valve

Aim- To simulate the slurry flow through a butterfly valve when

the valve is turned from partially opened condition to completely
closed condition
DescriptionThe slurry solution is acid leach solution containing dilute
sulphuric acid with uranium particles suspended in it. The volume
fraction of uranium particles (secondary phase) is unknown. But it
is assumed to be around 12-15%, A transient simulation needs to
be done as the flow changes need to be captured for an interval
when the partially opened valve goes to completely closed
position.
Known inputs1. Temperature of the slurry 423 K
2. Particle size- 1.5 mm
I was thinking of MDM (moving & deforming mesh) for this case
with an udf, as one simulation is enough to capture the process.
If MDM is too complex, then what else could be done?
And also what are the various monitors to be setup for judging
convergence in multiphase flows?
So far, I have been only able to do steady state simulation for a
water-sand slurry flow in a horizontal pipeline.
I dont have any exposure in udf also.