Presentation Profile
Viscosity: Not all measurements are created equal: Shear rate, shear stress, shear range- oh my.
Currently Scheduled: 10/11/2022 - 9:20 AM - 9:40 AM
Room: Iris
Main Author
Irene Pena - Lummus Technology
Abstract:
Most simple viscometers provide information at a single point whereas rheometers examine behaviors of the fluid over a range of points producing a flow curve. Rheological measurements are by definition far more complex than kinematic or rotational viscometer measurements because they evaluate flow properties such as shear thinning, shear thickening, viscoelasticity, and even structural recovery. When we evaluate properties of this nature, even one’s technique will affect results.
This presentation will take a closer look at how varying techniques affect rheological measurements.
