Tests of a proposed friction-factor equation have shown it to be accurate for calculating pressure loss in turbulent flow for a pipeline transporting a non-Newtonian fluid, such as most crude oils and petroleum products. The accuracy of the proposed equation was checked statistically and by measured and field-calculated data. Turbulent pressure loss due to friction in any pipeline can be calculated only if the friction factor is first determined. Determining this factor poses a significant problem for a pipeline engineer designing for non-Newtonian fluids because of the large number of friction-factor equations available in literature. The present research work set out to compare among the different friction-factor equations and propose an accurate one. The results led to proposal of a regression equation for calculating the friction factor based on the available measured data.
New equation calculates friction factor for turbulent flow of non-Newtonian fluids
Eine neue Gleichung zur Berechnung des Reibungsfaktor für turbulente Strömung einer nicht-Newtonschen Flüssigkeit
Oil and Gas Journal ; 101 , 36 ; 74-83
2003
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Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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