How Drag Reduction Additives Work
Turboflo™ Drag Reduction Additives (DRA) boost your bottom-line profit by maximizing pipeline flow and throughput capacity, saving energy, and delivering flexibility to your operations.
Decrease Turbulence & Rotational Flow in Crude & Fuel Pipelines
Turboflo™ Drag Reduction Additives are long-chain hydrocarbon polymers that reduce friction near the pipeline walls and within the turbulent fluid core. Flowchem DRA reduce energy loss by dampening rotational flow and fluid turbulence in crude and fuel pipelines.
As you can see in the animation below, Drag Reduction Additives essentially align turbulent fluid molecules to create a smooth energy-efficient flow.
Increase Flow Rate Up to 100%
Turboflo™ Drag Reduction Additives can reduce energy loss due to friction by up to 80% and increase flow rates by up to 100%. The performance gains of a specific gas or crude pipeline depend largely upon the properties of the fluid being transported and the condition of the pipeline.
No Change in Fuel Quality
Independent laboratory testing has confirmed that Turboflo™ Drag Reduction Additives do not impact fuel specifications and engine testing has demonstrated that a polymer concentration up to 15 ppm in gasoline does not affect fuel quality or engine performance.
Move More Product with Less Energy & Capital
Call Flowchem at (936) 372-5347 or contact us online to discuss how Turboflo™ Drag Reduction Additives can improve your pipeline's flow with a Flowchem professional.