화학공학소재연구정보센터
홈 로그인 로그아웃 연락처 사이트맵
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Vol.19, No.1, 27-36, January, 2013
DOI10.1016/j.jiec.2012.07.023  Export Citation
Going against the flow.A review of non-additive means of drag reduction
Hayder A. Abdulbari†, R.M. Yunus, N.H. Abdurahman, and A. Charles
  • University Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, 26300 Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia
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The conventional mainstream method of polymer additives for reducing drag in pipes is disadvantageous from certain environmental perspectives. This paper aims to go against the flow by challenging the widespread preference for using polymeric and surfactant-based drag reducers and discusses the performance of five alternative methods that do not involve polymer additives: riblets, dimples, oscillating walls, compliant surfaces, and microbubbles. The hypothetical mechanisms involved, success of each approach, relevant stages of development, important findings, and possible avenue for future research are discussed. The results obtained in this paper have exposed the potentials of new drag reduction technologies.
Keywords:Drag reduction;Riblets;Dimples;Oscillating walls;Compliant surfaces;Microbubbles
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