Transition from Laminar to Turbulent Flow for Dilute Guar Gum Solutions

Solutions of many natural and synthetic polymers have been found to reduce turbulent friction losses in flow through pipes. The basic mechanism causing these reductions is not entirely understood although two general theories have been advanced.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Palmer, Martin L.
Format: Others
Published: BYU ScholarsArchive 1968
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Online Access:https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/7161
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=8161&context=etd