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Drag reduction by additives: a review

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Turbulence Structure and Modulation

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A review is given of the effect of drag-reduction by additives in turbulent flow. In this review we discuss both the experimental results and the relevant theoretical developments.

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Nieuwstadt, F.T.M., den Toonder, J.M.J. (2001). Drag reduction by additives: a review. In: Soldati, A., Monti, R. (eds) Turbulence Structure and Modulation. International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, vol 415. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-2574-8_10

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