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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/25119
Title: Turbulent drag reduction by polymer additives: Fundamentals and recent advances
Authors: Xi, Li
Department: Chemical Engineering
Keywords: Fluid Mechanics;Turbulence;Review;Drag Reduction;Polymer Solution;Viscoelastic Fluids;Direct Numerical Simulation;Scientific Computing
Publication Date: 23-Dec-2019
Publisher: AIP Publishing
Citation: Xi, L. (2019). Turbulent drag reduction by polymer additives: Fundamentals and recent advances. Physics of Fluids, 31(12), 121302.
Abstract: A small amount of polymer additives can cause substantial reduction in the energy dissipation and friction loss of turbulent flow. The problem of polymer-induced drag reduction has attracted continuous attention over the seven decades since its discovery. However, changes in research paradigm and perspectives have triggered a wave of new advancements in the past decade. This review attempts to bring researchers of all levels, from beginners to experts, to the forefront of this area. It starts with a comprehensive coverage of fundamental knowledge and classical findings and theories. It then highlights several recent developments that bring fresh insights into long-standing problems. Open questions and ongoing debates are also discussed.
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/25119
Identifier: 10.1063/1.5129619
Other Identifiers: 10.1063/1.5129619
Appears in Collections:Chemical Engineering Publications

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