An Overview on Most Effective DRAs in Crude Oil Pipelines

Authors

• Raheeq Ibrahim, Electrochemical Engineering, University of Technology - IraqFollow
• Manal Odah, Electromechanical Engineering Department, University of Technology - IraqFollow
• Dhoha Shafeeq, Electromechanical Engineering Department, University of Technology - IraqFollow

Keywords

crude oil, Drag reduction, Flow enhancement, Fibers, Polymers, Nanomaterials

Document Type

Research Paper

Abstract

The flow of crude oil in pipelines suffers from a problem of fluid flow pressure drop and high-energy consumption for pumping especially in low temperatures environment. Flow can be enhanced using viscosity either reduction or drag reduction techniques. Drag reduction is considered as the most effective and most applicable method. The technique contributes in reducing the frictional energy losses during the flow by addition of little doses of materials knowing as drag-reducing agents. The present work focuses on more recent and most applicable drag-reducing agents used in crude oil flow enhancement via pipelines.

Recommended Citation

Ibrahim, Raheeq; Odah, Manal; and Shafeeq, Dhoha (2026) "An Overview on Most Effective DRAs in Crude Oil Pipelines," Engineering and Technology Journal: Vol. 37: Iss. 10, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30684/etj.37.10A.2

DOI

10.30684/etj.37.10A.2

First Page

391

Last Page

397