FLO™ Pipeline Boosters

Refined Products Pipelines

Subsequent to comprehensive quality assurance studies conducted in the mid 1980's, FLO™ pipeline boosters gained industry-wide acceptance to treat refined fuels pipelines. Drag reducers (DRA) quickly found their niche increasing gasoline flows, transporting slower diesels and heating oils, while creating more space for jet fuel movement. The FLO XS™ and FLO MX^™ drag reducers are currently treating more than 70% of the finished fuel pipelines in the US. FLO XS and FLO MX drag reducers are hydrocarbon-based products and contain no metal salts, no water, no amines, and no surfactants. Additionally, they meet the US EPA ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) regulations.

FLO pipeline booster is used with confidence
After nearly 20 years of trouble-free use in finished fuels, Baker Hughes' drag reducers have been substantially improving pipeline's return on investment (ROI). The FLO drag reducers designed for refined fuels are registered with the EPA as fuel additives. Through years of use, there has never been any negative effect on downstream operations or negative effects on engine performance. These empirical results further substantiate the extensive and on-going quality assurance testing.

A Big Punch
The FLO XS and FLO MX drag reducers have been shown to be capable of achieving over 80% drag reduction and nearly 100% flow increase. Because of this, prorated pipelines can be fully utilized by de-bottlenecking with FLO pipeline boosters. Significant increases in pipeline flow rates have been achieved while still maintaining solids levels at or below mandated levels.