Abstract

This article illustrates the outcome of a theoretical examination of applying internal coating and flow improver to gas and liquid pipeline systems. A test case of a 12-inches, 18-inches, 24-inches, 30-inches, 36-inches, and 42-inches diameter gas and liquid transmission pipelines evaluates hypothetically, synergistic use of pipeline internal coating with flow improver to enhance flow rate of a pipeline and minimize internal friction. The improvements in pipeline hydraulics are recognized and the enhancement of pipeline capacity calculated over a broad range of parameters. The hydraulic benefits are presented as percentage increase in pipeline capacity using flow equations. Analysis shows that internal coating of pipelines plus injection of flow improver is hydraulically and economically viable for both gas and liquid pipelines with a typical capacity increase greater than 116%. Corrosion protection and safety is improved with low operating cost.

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