Enhanced Drag in Pipe Turbulent Flow by an Aqueous Electrolyte: an Electroviscous Effect

Benard, E. (2009) Enhanced Drag in Pipe Turbulent Flow by an Aqueous Electrolyte: an Electroviscous Effect. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 33(2), pp. 316-321. (doi: 10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2008.09.005)

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Abstract

Drag enhancement is reported for turbulent pipe flow of aqueous electrolyte solutions. No electroviscous effect was obtained with laminar flow. Nor was any unusual pressure drop observed for laminar or turbulent flow of non-electrolyte aqueous solutions such as sugar. An electroviscous theory was advanced that predicted the drag enhancement for a 1/1 electrolyte solution. The theory depended on consideration of Debye length.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Benard, Dr Emmanuel
Authors: Benard, E.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Autonomous Systems and Connectivity
Journal Name:Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science
Publisher:Taylor & Francis
ISSN:0891-6152
ISSN (Online):1521-0480

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