For Crude Oil: Background

PRODUCT
DATA SHEET
LP™ 100
For Crude Oil
Background
LP™ 100 Flow Improver is a part of the LiquidPower The polymer technology developed by LSPI allows greater
Specialty Products Inc. (LSPI) portfolio of innovative and amounts of active polymer to be deployed in a fixed amount
technologically superior flow improver solutions. This of product while improving the dissolution dynamics. The
pioneering suspension product provides the answer to crude polymer of choice shows excellent affinity to many crude
petroleum pipeline needs. oils and is able to attain elevated levels of drag reduction
under varied operating scenarios. It also has the strength to
Characteristics effectively endure pipeline shear forces.
LP™ 100 Flow Improver is an aqueous suspension. Its
robust characteristics make it an optimum drag reducer Handling
for many pipeline applications. LP™ 100 Flow Improver LP™ 100 Flow Improver is easy to handle, store and clean
can provide greater than 80% drag reduction. This benefit up. LP™ 100 Flow Improver flows easily and does not
allows companies to strategically reduce pipeline operating require nitrogen pressurized storage tanks.
costs, increase throughput, decrease pressure or shut down
intermediate pump stations.
LP™ 100 Flow Improver dissolves well into flowing crude

oils and increases throughput while reducing crude oil
heat loss.
Benefits Performance Curve: LP™ 100

90
Great Performance: 80
• Greater than 80% drag reduction
• Increases flow rates while maintaining current 70
pipeline pressures 60 Typical Performance Region

Drag Reduction (%DR)
• Maintains flow while reducing pipeline pressures 50

• Allows shutting down of intermediate pump stations
40 Lighter Crude
Heavier Crude
Superior Technology: 30
• Improves pipeline capacity without capital investment 20
• Less polymer required to achieve a given performance

• Lower injection rates than other drag reducers
10
• Faster dissolution rates than other drag reducers 0

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
• Reduces crude oil heat loss LP™ 100 Concentration (PPMv)
This performance curve demonstrates the range in which

LP™ 100 Flow Improver can operate, depending on
pipeline and fluid conditions.
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LP™ 100
Product Properties
GENERAL
Application Light and medium petroleum crude oil
Flow Improver Type Suspension
Carrier Water
PERFORMANCE
Maximum Drag Reduction Greater than 80%
Typical Concentration 5 to 50 ppm
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Color White
Density 7.0 – 8.1 lbs/gal (0.84 – 0.97 g/cm3)
Typical Density 8.09 lbs/gal (0.97 g/cm3)
Flash Point Not applicable
Viscosity 50 – 200 cP @ 511s-1 (Non-Newtonian) @ 77 °F/25 °C
Freezing Point 32 °F (0 °C)
Boiling Point 212 °F (100 °C)
Vapor Pressure 0.46 psia (23.8 mm Hg) @ 77 °F/25 °C
HANDLING
Operating Range 32 °F to 120 °F (0 °C to 49 °C)
Product Stability Stable suspension

Intermittent agitation required
Pressure and Heating No nitrogen or pressurized vessels required

Heating tracing and heating required under freezing conditions
Climate control environment available
INJECTION EQUIPMENT
Pumps Various designs available for different injection range and environments
Range 5 to 2,500 gal/day (20 to 9,500 L/day)
Flow Meter Mass (Coriolis)
Automation Standard
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
Reference country specific Safety Data Sheet for local requirements
Safety & Health Nonflammable. This material is not classified as hazardous under the criteria of the U.S. OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Environmental Not classified as an environmental hazard per GHS. Uncontaminated waste product is non-
hazardous as defined by U.S. RCRA.
The data presented is based on test results and experiences that LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc. (LSPI) believes reliable and are supplied for
informational purposes only. LSPI disclaims any liability, damage or injury that results from the use of this data, and nothing contained herein shall constitute
a guarantee, warranty or representation (including freedom from patent liability) by LSPI with respect to the data, the products described or their use for
any specific purpose, even if that purpose is known to LSPI.
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PRODUCT

LP™ 100 Flow Improver dissolves well into flowing crude

Benefits Performance Curve: LP™ 100

pipeline pressures 60 Typical Performance Region

• Maintains flow while reducing pipeline pressures 50

• Improves pipeline capacity without capital investment 20

• Less polymer required to achieve a given performance

• Faster dissolution rates than other drag reducers 0

This performance curve demonstrates the range in which

Learn more at www.LiquidPower.com Rev. 06/20

Product Stability Stable suspension

Pressure and Heating No nitrogen or pressurized vessels required

Learn more at www.LiquidPower.com Rev. 06/20

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