Flow Improver Application Examples
Pipeline Flow Improvers are typically used in gas and crude pipelines for one of three purposes:
- Increase Flow - move more product
- Save Energy - decrease energy costs while maintaining a given flow rate
- Reduce Pipeline Pressure - extend the usable life of an aging pipeline or reduce the stress placed upon a pump station
Talk to a knowledgeable Flowchem professional about improving your pipelines' flow.
Move More Product - Increase Pipeline Flow
Turboflo™ Flow Improvers are the most cost-effective way to immediately increase your production volume. This is the most common use of Flowchem Turboflo™ Drag Reducing Agents.
Example
A 12 inch pipeline carrying gasoline was injected with
Flowchem's Turboflo™ Flow Improvers at three different dosages while
maintaining a constant flow rate.
The results are astounding. Only 4 ppm of TurbofloTM injected into the gasoline resulted in a 50% drag reduction and a 12 ppm injection rate resulted in a nearly 70% drag reduction.
Decrease Energy Costs - Save Energy
Turboflo™ Flow Improvers can dramatically decrease your pipeline's energy costs.
Example - Used as Pump Replacements
A large U.S. pipeline operator uses TurbofloTM Flow Improvers as a
permanent pump replacement allowing them to bypass half
the pumping stations on their system. In addition to
massive energy savings, their maintenance and equipment
costs have decreased as well.
Reduce Pipeline Pressure & Extend Pipeline Life
Aging pipelines become risky and costly due to corrosion, abrasions, or pipeline network congestion. Recovery and clean up from "incidents" and increased maintenance costs can greatly decrease your pipeline's profit. Turboflo™ Flow Improvers are the most cost-effective solution to manage an aging pipeline's capacity.
Flowchem's Turboflo™ can reduce pipeline pressure to:
- Extend Pipeline Life
- Decrease Maintenance Costs
- Decrease Risk of Costly Incidents
- Defer Replacement Costs
Flowchem clients worldwide use Turboflo™ DRA Flow Improvers to manage pressure constraints - producing otherwise locked-in hydrocarbons or enabling typical capacity at lower pressures.
How do I get Turboflo™ into my pipeline?
Call a Flowchem specialist at (936) 372-5347 or contact us online to learn more about how Turboflo™ can help your pipeline be more profitable.