1. Drag Reducer Additive
QUICKFLOW. .

2. HISTORY
• Discovery
– University
– Military
• Commercial Applications
– 1979: Alaska: Eliminate Station
– 1993: Ecuador 408,000 BPD

3. Technology Envolved
• Refined Fuels Transportation
• High Efficiency Products
• It is a Tool

4. Objectives For Today
• Understanding Role Of QUICKFLOW
• Understanding Role Of Quickflow Products
• Optimization Of Application

5. Fundamental Of DR
• Microscopic Level
• Macroscopic Level

6. Microscopic Level
– Inhibits Propagation Of Turbulence near Wall
QUICKFLOW Products

7. Important Factors
• Viscosity
• Dissolution
• Polymer Degradation

8. • Reduces Pressure Losses
• Same Quickflow rate Produces Less Friction
• Lowers Discharge/Increases Suction
• Comparison Of Changes Is DR
Macroscopic Level
%DR

9. Modifies Pressures
Starting Staion Receipt Station
1.400 PSI
50 psi
Base Line 310.000 BPD
340.000 BPD 60 psi
1360

10. • Compares Two Conditions at same Q
DRAG REDUCTION
RF =
∆PBase line - ∆P with QUICKFLOW
∆PBase Line

11. Drag Reducer Alone Does
not Increase Quickflow Rate
Only Affect Pressure Losses
DRAG REDUCTION

12. Drag Reduction And Centrifugal
Pumps
0 310,000 338,000
Presión
Caudal
Pump curve
Operating Point with QUICKFLOW
Products
SOTE

13. • Reduces Pressure Difference
• Modifies The Friction In Pipe
• Effect On Main Pumps
• Capacity Increase
Macroscopic Level

14. • Line Fill
• Pressure Management
• Centrifugal Pumps
• Horse Power Use
• Dosage Optimization
Important On Macroscopic

15. BASE LINE CONDITION
Kilómetros
200 40 60 80 100
1400
P
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Estación
310.000 BPD
Base Line
50 psi

16. 35% Line Fill with QUICKFLOW
1390
DR Front
Kilómetros
200 40 60 80 100
1400
P
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315.000 BPD
50 psi

17. 60% Line Fill with QUICKFLOW
Kilómetros
200 40 60 80 100
1400
1370P
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DR Front
318.000 BPD

18. Line Fill
Kilómetros
200 40 60 80 100
1360
P
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1400
System Base Line
310.000
338.000 bpd 70 psi

19. • Pressure Management
• Centrifugal Pumps
• Horse Power
• Pumps Destroy Polymer
Key Indicators

20. Maximum Quickflow Rate
• Line Fill
• Maximum Discharge Pressure
• Minimum Suction Pressures
• Eliminate Bottle Necks (DR)

21. Q F(∆P↑ , D , ƒ↓ , API ↑)=
What Increases Quickflow Rate

22. Increasing Pressure
Kilómetros
200 40 60 80 100
1360
P
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1400
Max Quickflow Rate
345.000
338.000 bpd
Max Pressure

23. Increasing RPM
0
338,000
Presión
Caudal
Operating Point with Increased RPM and QUICKFLOW Products
345.000

24. Maximum Quickflow Rate
Maximum Discharge Pressure
And
Minimum Suction
Maximum RPM
Inject QUICKFLOW

25. Multiple Pump Systems
Multiple Pump Stations A Chain=
Concept Of Bottle Neck
Must Balance Pressures
The Máximum Capacity Dictated By Weakest Link

26. Multiple Pump Systems
• Capacity At Base Line Conditions
310.000 BPD 310.000 BPD 310.000 BPD
Estación 1 Estación 2 Estación 3
MAOP = Maximum Allowed Operation Pressure
MAOP

27. QUICKFLOW Opens First Bottle
Neck
338.000 BPD
Estación 1 Estación 2 Estación 3
338.000 BPD
338.000 BPD
0 PPM 5 PPM
0 PPM
MAOP
MAOP = Maximum Allowed Operation Pressure

28. New Bottle Neck: Station 1
340.000 BPD
Estación 1 Estación 2 Estación 3
340.000 BPD
340.000 BPD
0 PPM 5 PPM5 PPM
MAOP
MAOP = Maximum Allowed Operation Pressure

29. Max Quickflow Rate: Station 1
345.000 BPD
Estación 1 Estación 2 Estación 3
345.000 BPD 345.000 BPD
5 PPM 10 PPM10 PPM
MAOP

30. Quickflow Rate = 345.000 BPD
345.000 BPD
Estación 1 Estación 2 Estación 3
345.000 BPD 345.000 BPD
5 PPM 15 PPM15 PPM
MAOP

31. Maximum Quickflow Rate
• Pressure Management
• Maximize Discharge Pressures
• Minimize Suction Pressures
• Use All Available Horse Power
• QUICKFLOW Opens Bottle Necks

32. Q F(∆P↑ , D , ƒ↓ , API ↑)=
Quickflow Increase
Customer
Quickflow

33. Important Aspects OF QUICKFLOW
• Tank Preparation
• Continuous Injection
• Equipment Maintenance