In turbulent flow, liquid molecules move chaotically, creating friction and energy loss within the pipeline. This drag limits throughput and increases pumping requirements. Turboflo® works by disrupting this turbulence, smoothing flow and reducing resistance. The Reynolds number, an indicator of flow dynamics, helps predict how effectively Turboflo® will reduce drag in a given system.

Optimal pipeline operations depends on consistent pumping pressure to deliver flow capacity. Due to aging systems, corrosion, abrasions, and pipeline bottlenecks, lowered Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP) can result in reduced throughputs. Utilizing DRA allows pipelines to maintain optimal throughput while operating at the lowered MAOP.

Turboflo® drag reducing agents align turbulent fluid molecules to create a linear, energy efficient flow. By adding only a few parts per million of turboflo® DRA, drag within a pipeline system can potentially be reduced by as much as 80% and the flow rate can increase up to 100%. Utilizing DRA allows the pipeline to operate at a higher flow rate while maintaining the same pressure.

Percent drag reduction compares the differential frictional pressure drop required to move a given fluid in a set pipeline with and without DRA. The graph represents a range of performance curves for turboflo® DRA in various hydrocarbons. DRA injection rate is shown in parts per million (ppm) versus the delivered performance measured in percentage drag reduction (%DR).