Device zaps oil to make it flow easier

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It's a simple fact that the more fluid an oil is, the easier it is to pump. That's why oil companies typically heat sections of pipeline, to reduce the viscosity of the crude oil traveling within. Generating that heat still requires a fair amount of energy, however, plus the oil's reduced viscosity produces turbulence it its flow. Temple University's Prof. Rongjia Tao has developed what may be a better alternative – a device that electrifies the oil... Continue Reading Device zaps oil to make it flow easier

Section: Science

Tags: Efficiency, Energy-saving, Oil, Temple University, Viscosity

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