| abstract |
Method for reducing the pressure drop associated with a fluid subjected to a turbulent flow which comprises introducing at least one latex into said fluid, comprising : (a) a continuous aqueous phase; (b) a plurality of particles, dispersed in said continuous aqueous phase, of at least one branched (co) polymer having a branching degree {GR) ranging from 0.05 to 0.6, preferably from 0,08 to 0,5, and a weight average molecular weight (M w ) of the parent (co) polymer ranging from 100,000 Daltons to 700,000 Daltons, preferably ranging from 140,000 Daltons to 350,000 Daltons. Said method can be advantageously used in the case of a pressure drop in pipelines transporting liquid hydrocarbons such as, for example, petroleum, crude oils and refinery or petrochemical products, in particular for long distances. |