Friction Flow

M9250 Friction Flow Loop

  • Height: 6.5 ft.
  • Width: 28.5 ft.
  • Depth: 3 ft.
  • Max Pressure: 150 PSI (standard) or 300 PSI (high pressure)| Flow Rate: 2 - 15 gal/min

Straight-Tube Friction Flow Testing
The Grace Instrument M9250 Friction Flow Loop is designed to use a straight tube flow structure to evaluate the performance of a friction reducer for oilfield use. This automated system circulates test fluid through multiple tube sections of varying diameters in order to test flow rate vs. differential pressure under various diameters.

Automatic Computer-Controlled System
This system comprises a standard 15-gallon plastic tank with paddle stirrer to fully mix additives into the base fluid. The test fluid will then be pumped into the friction loop, with the flow rate set by using the mass flow meter. Differential pressure transducers are mounted on two sides of the test sections, and the differential pressure is logged into the analysis software directly.

Analytical Software Included
The friction loop system includes interactive graphics-based software which allows the user to automatically control and operate the loop system, while recording the data for pressure, flow rate, and temperature. A data graph can be generated in order to analyze the effectiveness and performance of friction reducer.

Dimensions: 6.5' height x 28.5' width x 3' depth
Pressure Range: Atm. up to 150 PSI (standard) or Atm. up to 300 PSI (high pressure)
Differential Pressure Range: 0-30 PSI for 3/4" tubing; 0-150 PSI for 1/2" tubing (standard); 0-300 PSI for 1/2" tubing (high pressure)
DP Pressure Accuracy: 0.1% of full range
Maximum Pump Pressure: 175 PSI (standard) or 1,500 PSI (high pressure)
Flow Rate Range: 2 - 15 gallons/min
Fluid Temp. Range: 60 - 90°F
Mixing Tank Capacity: 15 gallons
Test Section Outer Diameter: 2 sections, 3/4" and 1/2"
Test Section Length: 2 sections, each are 10ft. long
Primary Wetted Material: Stainless Steel 316 (SS316)
Compatible Base Fluids: Crude oil or water
Motor Control Voltage Range: 0-10V DC
  • Fill Automation
  • 1/2" and 3/4" O.D., 25' straight tube length (10' test section)
  • Coriolis mass flow meter
  • Safety control - Over-pressure relief valve
  • DP Transmitter (up to 30 PSI and 100 PSI)
  • Flow rate of 15 gallons per minute
  • Mixing tank holds up to 15 gallons
  • Real-time display of Reynolds number, flow rate, temperature, and differential pressure
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