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Drag reducing agent: A multi-use tool for liquid pipeline companies

Conference ·
OSTI ID:434073
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  1. Lakehead Pipe Line Co., Duluth, MN (United States)

The role of Drag Reducing Agents (DRA) at Lakehead Pipe Line (LPL) has expanded considerably in recent years. It is now a multi-purpose tool that helps manage electric power usage as well as having traditional capacity increase uses. Indeed, DRA is now an important part of operating the LPL system. This paper examines the multiple uses of DRA as used by LPL. It also describes the structure of the DRA program within the company and provides a summary of lessons learned since the DRA program started at LPL in 1991. This information should be useful for anyone who is considering implementing a DRA program.

OSTI ID:
434073
Report Number(s):
CONF-9606127--; ISBN 0-7918-1767-9
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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