Effect of drag reducing polymer on annular flow patterns of air and water in a small horizontal pipeline

A. Al-Sarkhi, E. Abu-Nada

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Abstract

Drag-reduction for air and water flowing in a horizontal 0.0127 m pipe was studied experimentally. The fluids had an annular configuration. The injection of polymer solution produced drag-reductions as high as 47 percent with concentration of only 40 wppm in the pipeline. A maximum drag reduction that is accompanied (in most cases) by a change to a stratified pattern for which the concentration of drops in the gas phase is zero or close to zero. The effectiveness of the drag-reducing polymer is sensitive to the gas and liquid flow rates. Description of the phase change by drag reducing polymers is identified.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationPapers presented at
Subtitle of host publication12th International Conference on Multiphase Production Technology '05
EditorsA. Hunt
Pages573-583
Number of pages11
StatePublished - 2005
Event12th International Conference on Multiphase Production Technology '05 - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 25 May 200527 May 2005

Publication series

Name12th International Conference on Multiphase Production Technology '05

Conference

Conference12th International Conference on Multiphase Production Technology '05
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period25/05/0527/05/05

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