SCI和EI收录∣中国化工学会会刊

中国化学工程学报 ›› 2019, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (8): 1921-1932.DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2019.03.003

• Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics • 上一篇    下一篇

Review on the applications and developments of drag reducing polymer in turbulent pipe flow

M. A. Asidin, E. Suali, T. Jusnukin, F. A. Lahin   

  1. Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
  • 收稿日期:2017-12-19 修回日期:2019-03-04 出版日期:2019-08-28 发布日期:2019-11-16
  • 通讯作者: E. Suali
  • 基金资助:
    This work was supported by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia[grant number FRG0416-TK-1/2015] and UMSGreat funding from Universiti Malaysia Sabah[grant number GUG0052-TK-2/2016].

Review on the applications and developments of drag reducing polymer in turbulent pipe flow

M. A. Asidin, E. Suali, T. Jusnukin, F. A. Lahin   

  1. Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
  • Received:2017-12-19 Revised:2019-03-04 Online:2019-08-28 Published:2019-11-16
  • Contact: E. Suali
  • Supported by:
    This work was supported by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia[grant number FRG0416-TK-1/2015] and UMSGreat funding from Universiti Malaysia Sabah[grant number GUG0052-TK-2/2016].

摘要: Drag reduction phenomenon in pipelines has received lots of attention during the past decades due to its potential engineering applications, especially in fluid transporting industries. Various methods to enhance drag reduction have been developed throughout the years and divided into two categories; non-additives method and additives method. Both categories have different types of methods, with different formulations and applications which will generally be discussed in this review. Among all the methods discussed, drag reduction using polymer additive is as one of the most enticing and desirable methods. It has been the subject of research in this field and has been studied extensively for quite some time. It is due to its ability to reduce drag up to 80% when added in minute concentrations. Reducing drag in the pipe will require less pumping power thus offering economic relieves to the industries. So, this paper will be focusing more on the use of polymer additives as drag reducing agent, the general formulations of the additives, major issues involving the use of drag reducing polymers, and the potential applications of it. However, despite the extensive works of drag reduction polymer, there are still no models that accurately explain the mechanism of drag reduction. More studies needed to be done to have a better understanding of the phenomenon. Therefore, future research areas and potential approaches are proposed for future work.

关键词: Pipe lines, Drag reduction, Polymer additives, Drag reducing agents

Abstract: Drag reduction phenomenon in pipelines has received lots of attention during the past decades due to its potential engineering applications, especially in fluid transporting industries. Various methods to enhance drag reduction have been developed throughout the years and divided into two categories; non-additives method and additives method. Both categories have different types of methods, with different formulations and applications which will generally be discussed in this review. Among all the methods discussed, drag reduction using polymer additive is as one of the most enticing and desirable methods. It has been the subject of research in this field and has been studied extensively for quite some time. It is due to its ability to reduce drag up to 80% when added in minute concentrations. Reducing drag in the pipe will require less pumping power thus offering economic relieves to the industries. So, this paper will be focusing more on the use of polymer additives as drag reducing agent, the general formulations of the additives, major issues involving the use of drag reducing polymers, and the potential applications of it. However, despite the extensive works of drag reduction polymer, there are still no models that accurately explain the mechanism of drag reduction. More studies needed to be done to have a better understanding of the phenomenon. Therefore, future research areas and potential approaches are proposed for future work.

Key words: Pipe lines, Drag reduction, Polymer additives, Drag reducing agents