Alcohol absorbed polyalphaolefin drag reducing agents
US6989357B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08F210/14
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition including an alcohol absorbed polyalphaolefin that functions as a drag reducing agent and a process for the preparation of the drag reducing agent are disclosed. The process includes the steps of contacting alpha olefin monomers with at least one catalyst in a reactant mixture to form a polyalphaolefin. The polyalphaolefin is then contacted with at least one water insoluble alcohol for a period of time to provide an alcohol absorbed polyalphaolefin that is used as an improved drag reducing agent. Processes for reducing drag in a conduit are also disclosed.
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