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This project explores a method to convert turbulent fluid flows in pipelines back to laminar flow, significantly reducing friction losses and pumping costs. The goal is to test this technology in real oil pipeline conditions.
Proof of Concept TURBO FLOWVirtually all pipeline flows are highly turbulent.
What is probably less well known is that the major part of the frictional losses in pipelines is caused by turbulence.
Already at moderate speeds turbulence is responsible for a 50% drag increase while at high speeds (i.e. high Reynolds numbers) this figure can easily increase to 99%.
Annual global pumping costs for oil pipelines alone amount to tens of billions of Euros.
If instead the fluid could be maintained in the…
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