Effect of pipe diameter on the efficiency of drag reducing polymer in horizontal oil-water flows

N. Yusuf, T. Al-Wahaibi*, Y. Al-Wahaibi, A. Al-Ajmi, A. S. Olawale, I. A. Mohammed, A. Al-Hashmi

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Abstract

The introduction of small amount of drag reducing polymer (DRP) to horizontal oil-water flow is known to influence flow pattern and pressure drop along the flowline. In this study the efficiency of DRP on two pipes made from acrylic material with diameter 25.4 and 19.0mm was investigated. Mineral oil and co-polymer (Magnafloc 1035) were used. Polymer concentrations between 2 to 30 ppm were investigated. The results showed that pipe diameter has significant effect on drag reduction. Drag reduction of up to 60% was observed in the 25.4 mm pipe while only 50% was achieved in the 19.0 mm pipes. Stratified flow extended to higher superficial oil velocities in the smaller pipe diameter in comparison with larger one. Annular flow was found to disappear from both pipe after polymer addition. Finally, variation of master solution concentration did not affect the drag reduction.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBHR Group - 15th International Conference on Multiphase Production Technology
Pages71-85
Number of pages15
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event15th International Conference on Multiphase Production Technology - Cannes, France
Duration: Jun 15 2011Jun 17 2011

Publication series

NameBHR Group - 15th International Conference on Multiphase Production Technology

Other

Other15th International Conference on Multiphase Production Technology
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityCannes
Period6/15/116/17/11

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering

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