Abstract
The diminution of the drag reduction effect and the degradation of an aqueous solution of poly(ethylene oxide) were determined by pumping the solution through a 4. 02 mm I. D. stainless steel tube and monitoring the change of its friction factor. It was found that the polymer lost its drag reduction effect rather quickly. The friction factor reached a steady-state value after circulating for about 20 minutes. Degradation experiments were also carried out by stirring. The diminution in intrinsic viscosities indicated a reduction of molecular weight of this polymer to 70% of its original value. Thermal degradation of this polymer was not observed in a pool boiling apparatus.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 463-467 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of the Chinese Institute of Chemical Engineers |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 1983 Jan 1 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Chemistry(all)
- Chemical Engineering(all)