Abstract
Solutions of many natural and synthetic polymers have been found to reduce turbulent friction losses in flow through pipes. The basic mechanism causing these reductions is not entirely understood although two general theories have been advanced.
Degree
MS
College and Department
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology; Mechanical Engineering
Rights
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Palmer, Martin L., "Transition from Laminar to Turbulent Flow for Dilute Guar Gum Solutions" (1968). Theses and Dissertations. 7161.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/7161
Date Submitted
1968-5
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/Letd56
Keywords
Turbulence
Language
English