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Mechanical mixing of polymer additive in turbulent drag reduction

Journal Article · · Phys. Fluids; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.861959· OSTI ID:6540267
Turbulent drag reduction induced by injection of polymer into pipe flow exhibits major changes with variations of the rotational speed of an upstream mixer. This is shown to unify the concepts of homogeneous and heterogeneous drag reduction.
Research Organization:
Royal Inst. Technol. Stockholm
OSTI ID:
6540267
Journal Information:
Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 20:5; ISSN PFLDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English