Pipeline & Terminal Solutions
DRA drag reducing agents for crude and product pipelines
Cestoil drag reducing agents (DRA) manage frictional pressure loss in crude-oil and selected refined-product pipelines. Evaluate throughput within pressure constraints or pumping demand at a comparable flow, with formulation selection based on your fluid and operating conditions.
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Application and function
Polymer-based drag reduction acts on turbulent flow within the transported liquid. The objective may be to support a required flow rate within pressure constraints or evaluate pumping demand at a comparable flow.
Formulations serve different fluids and handling conditions. Carrier, low-temperature properties and compatibility should be checked for the selected formulation.
Fluid compatibility and operating conditions
- Fluid properties and changes in crude or product slate
- Pipeline configuration, temperature, flow and pressure conditions
- Injection facilities, pumping arrangement and downstream requirements
Evaluate pressure loss, throughput and pumping demand
Compare treatment response at documented flow and operating conditions. Review the pressure profile and pumping demand together, recording changes that affect the comparison.
A monitored trial should distinguish reduced pressure loss from an operating decision to increase throughput.
Application case studies
Refined-product pipeline throughput
A refined-product pipeline trial evaluated pressure loss, throughput and station bypass in separate operating stages.
Read case study →CDR2081: Crude pipeline throughput
Cestoil CDR2081 helped a crude-pipeline operator evaluate greater delivery capacity using existing pumps and pipeline infrastructure.
Read case study →Discuss DRA selection for your pipeline
Share the crude or product type, temperature, flow rate, pressure limits, pumping arrangement and target throughput or pressure reduction. Product-specific properties, use guidance and handling information are provided in the relevant product data sheet and safety data sheet.
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