FLO™ Pipeline Boosters

Crude Oil Pipelines

The use of the FLO^™ pipeline boosters in the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) in the late ‘70s marked the first commercial application of drag reducing additives (DRA) in a crude oil pipeline. Baker Hughes, known then as ARCO Chemical, developed the FLO pipeline drag reducers (PDR) and successfully treated the Alaskan pipeline, and have been successfully treating crude oil pipelines around the world ever since.

Increase throughput and increase your profits
Frictional pressure loss, or drag, in a pipeline system is a waste of energy and it costs you money. The FLO drag reducing additive minimizes flow turbulence, increases throughput and reduces your energy costs. Flow can be increased by as much as 80% with existing assets, which improves your return on investment (ROI) significantly.

The results are immediate
Whether your need is offshore or on land, the FLO pipeline booster together with a Maxi-FLO^™ injection module can be implemented and fully operational within weeks, and in some cases, days. You can immediately capitalize on opportunities when they arise and avoid lengthy construction projects.

Technical and Operational Support
Our team of experienced engineers and support personnel will assure your application is well designed and meets your needs. From the initial stages of modeling, to field validation, to daily operations, the Baker Hughes team can assist you in achieving your goals.

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