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Method to reduce pressure drop in polyamide process piping

US4325397A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 1980
Grant dateApr 20, 1982
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/0391
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention is a method to reduce pressure drop in polyamide process piping comprising injecting linear polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight above 10,000 around the periphery of the piping and forming a coating of the polyethylene glycol on the internal surface of the piping where it lubricates the flowing polyamide.

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