FLO™ Pipeline Boosters

Pipeline drag reducers have proven to be an extremely powerful tool in fluid transportation. Baker Hughes has developed a complete line of high molecular weight polymers to reduce the friction pressure loss in pipelines in a wide variety of applications. Baker Hughes is a pioneer in the industry and has completed successful projects for crude oil pipelines, refined fuel pipelines aqueous, and multi-phase pipelines throughout the world. Families of pipeline drag reducers (PDR) have been developed for optimal performance in different fluid types and under various pipeline conditions.

The FLO XL™ drag reducer series provides intelligent cost-effective solutions for a myriad of crude oil applications. For refined fuel applications, including gasoline and diesel fuel, FLO XS™ reducer is the product of choice since it is a pure hydrocarbon product.

Our newest product family member, FLO MX™ reducer, is the best option for either crude oil or refined fuel application where the highest level of drag reduction is needed.

There are many ways to gain a competitive advantage
By reducing the frictional pressure loss, FLO pipeline boosters can increase throughput by more than 90% of the pipeline's mechanical capacity. FLO additives along with the Maxi-FLO™ injection modules have been used in pipeline systems for throughput improvement, power optimization, by-passing intermediate pump stations, batch management, scheduled maintenance, shortening barge download time, peak shaving and operating pressure reduction.

Reduce Capital Spending
Pipeline operators throughout the world have used the FLO drag reducer to expand capacity without capital expenditure. FLO pipeline boosters have been successfully used in all types of environments ranging from frigid arctic conditions to hot desert climates. FLO pipeline drag reducers have been gainfully employed on offshore platforms as well as with landlines. The FLO pipeline booster is an extremely cost-effective alternative for pipeline operations. The actual cost varies depending on fluid characteristics and hydraulic conditions, but typically the cost for an incremental barrel using the FLO pipeline boosters is less than 10 cents per barrel.