DRAG REDUCTION FUNDAMENTALS

Drag reduction by dilute solutions of linear, random-coiling macromolecules in turbulent pipe flow is reviewed. The experimental evidence is emphasized in three sections concerned with the graphical display of established features of the phenomenon, data correlation and analysis, and the physical mechanism of drag reduction. This work has application to increased pipelines capacity, the study of wall turbulence and molecular rheology.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Institute of Chemical Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Virk, P S
• Publication Date: 1975-7

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 625-656
• Serial:
  • American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Journ of
  • Volume: 21
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Drag; Flow; Pipe flow; Shear stress; Turbulence; Walls
• Candidate Terms: Turbulent flow
• Old TRIS Terms: Drag reduction; Pipeline flow theory; Wall shear stress
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00135377
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 13 1976 12:00AM