This paper presents the results of experimental studies of the flow of a dilute polymer solution in a converging pipe. Three geometries with restriction rates are considered: 2.41, 3.92, and 5.65. A water–glycerin solution of 0.1% polyacrylamide was used as a working fluid. Point velocity measurements are made by using the smoke image velocimetry technique, which previously was proved by the construction of velocity profiles corresponding to the laminar viscoelastic flow in a straight pipe. The influence of the Weissenberg number and the restriction rate of the channel on the velocity profiles are established for both transverse and longitudinal directions. For small Weissenberg numbers, the experimental results are compared with the numerical results obtained using the Giesekus and exponential form of Phan-Thien–Tanner rheological models. Three flow regimes are identified: flow without vortex, vortex enhancement, and divergent flow, which is consistent with published results on the abrupt contraction and converging flows. Vortex length for a wide range of Weissenberg numbers is well predicted by a logarithm function. Modified expression of stretch rate with location of detachment plane can predict the flow regimes and the onset of unsteady flow in converging channels.
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