Fluid handling – Processes – Affecting flow by the addition of material or energy
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Metzmaier, Daniel S (Department: 1762)
Fluid handling
Processes
Affecting flow by the addition of material or energy
C516S113000, C516S200000, C516S203000, C252S078100, C252S079000, C510S490000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07987866
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to the use of a zwitterionic surfactant in combination with an ether sulphate or ether carboxylate surfactant in a water-based system as a drag-reducing agent. The combination has besides a high drag-reducing effect also a low sensitivity to hard water.
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Hellsten Martin
Oskarsson Hans
Akzo Nobel N.V.
Mancini Ralph J.
Metzmaier Daniel S
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