Hydraulic Rotational Viscometer

A Prototype Design of A Bench Type

Hydraulic Rotational Viscometer

A Project Study
Presented to the Faculty of the
College of Engineering
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
University Site, Lucena City

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

For the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

By
Mario L. Davila Jr.
Mark Joseph N. Nieva
Emerson S. Tordecilla

March 2010

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Approval Sheet

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Science in

Mechanical Engineering, entitled A Prototype Design of a Bench Type Hydraulic Rotational
Viscometer has been prepared and submitted by Mark Joseph N. Nieva, Mario M. Davila, and
Emerson S. Tordecilla, is hereby recommended for oral examination.
Engr. Ramela Barlizo Ramirez
Adviser

Approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering by the oral examination committee with a rating of ________________.

Dr. Guillermo M. Rago Jr.

Chairman

Engr. Renato Zabella

Member

Engr. Francisco Maano

Member

Dr. Benilda Villenas

Member

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering.

____________________
Date

Dr. Guillermo M. Rago Jr.

Dean, College of Engineering

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Acknowledgements

( NOTE : Should include all the persons whom you would want to give thanks and due
acknowledgement on the support they have given you to make this project study a success. )

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Dedication

( NOTE : Place at the center of the page : horizontally and vertically )

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Table of Contents
Page No.

Title Page
Approval Letter
Acknowledgement
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
Abstract
Unit I

INTRODUCTION
Background of the study
Objectives of the study
Significance of the study
Scope and Delimitation
Conceptual framework
Definition of terms
Acronyms
Nomenclature

Unit II

REVIEW OF RELATED STUDIES and LITERATURE

Related Literature
Related Studies
Foreign Studies
Local Studies

Unit III

METHODS and PROCEDURES

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Method of Research
( NOTE : Qualitative - Discuss WHY it is necessary )
Research Design
( NOTE : Research and Development - Discuss WHY it is necessary )
Research Environment
( NOTE : Discuss the sources of data , research locale , persons involve
and time line. )

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Procedures
( NOTE : Discuss the methods and procedures of the (a ) research , ( b)
design , ( c ) prototype fabrication and ( d ) evaluation & testing.)
Design Concepts
( NOTE : Discuss the principles / theories / concepts / laws applicable to
the design , prototype fabrication and evaluation / testing. )
Unit IV

RESULTS and DISCUSSION

( NOTE : Should include existing condition details , design
computations / results , design drawings & specifications , details / photos
of prototype ; results of evaluation/testing ; time line; bill of materials &
cost estimate ; cost benefit analysis whenever necessary. )

Unit V

CONCLUSIONS and RECOMMENDATIONS

Conclusions
Recommendations

References
Appendices
Curriculum Vitae

List of Tables

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Table Number
4.1

Title
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

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List of Figures
Figure Number
3.1

Title
Heat Exchanger Comparison

ABSTRACT

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Mario L. Davila Jr., Mark Joseph N. Nieva, Emerson S. Tordecilla, A Prototype Design of a
Bench Type Hydraulic Rotational Viscometer, Unpublished project paper for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Manuel S. Enverga
University Foundation, March, 2011.

( NOTE : EXAMPLE ONLY )

There is a problem in Using the various formulas and the different principles of
thermodynamics .. The prototype was constructed with the help . The study
concluded that the use of hydraulic rotational viscometer required application of .

( Note : This is just a sample ; double spaced ; 100 to 200 words or a maximum of 450 words ;
include rationale, methods and procedures, findings, conclusions and recommendations. )

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UNIT I
INTRODUCTION

Background of the study

Viscosity is an internal property of a fluid that offers resistance to flow. In food industry,
foods come in variety of physical forms, from the simple Newtonian liquids, such that .
There is a problem on the use of and because of this , the researchers were inspired to
development a new way of in order to solve
The development of this new . was brought about by several reasons such as the
following : .
The researchers hoped to achieve .. with the application of the various engineering
concepts and its application.. It is but imperative to
( NOTE : Discuss here rationale , reasons why you chose to undertake this study and overview of
your project study. Enhance discussion of the gap noted that led to the conceptualization of this
project research. )
Objectives of the study
Specifically this research is focused on the following objectives :
1. To design
2. To fabricate
3. To evaluate / test
Significance of the study
Fabrication and design of the bench type hydraulic rotational viscometer will greatly help
in determining the viscosity of any sample liquid specimen. Fabricated specimen was .......

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( Discuss here the importance of the project study to you being the researcher , to the company
you are working for , to the community , to the school , and to future researchers who would
want to do research similar to this. )
Scope and Delimitation
The fabrication and design of the bench type hydraulic rotational viscometer focused on
the following scope .

will greatly help in determining the viscosity of any

sample liquid specimen. Fabricated specimen was .......

( Discuss here the parameters of the design , prototype fabrication , testing and evaluation . )
Conceptual Framework
The fabrication and design of the bench type hydraulic rotational viscometer focused on
the following scope sample liquid specimen. Fabricated specimen was ....... The fabrication
and design of the bench type hydraulic rotational viscometer focused on the following scope
sample liquid specimen. Fabricated specimen was ....... The fabrication and design of the
bench type hydraulic rotational viscometer focused on the following scope sample liquid
specimen. Fabricated specimen was ....... A paradigm of the study was shown in figure 1 .
( NOTE : Discuss here the relationship of each research variables to one another. Use Research
and Development , See Borg and Gall R & D stages/phases. )

Figure 1. Conceptual framework paradigm

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Table 1 . Comparison of before and after design ..

Definition of terms
Bob is an attached rotational viscometer used as stirrer or mixer.
Bulb is the larger space I a tube where specimen settle.
Capillary tube is a short tube .
Couette flow refers to the laminar flow .
Acronyms
ASTM
cPs

American Society of Testing Materials

Centipoises

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UNIT II

REVIEW OF RELATED STUDIES AND LITERATURE

Related Literature
Viscosity
The word viscosity according to Ramirez ( 2009 ) is a standard .
Torsional shearing stress
According to Ramirez and Felizco ( 2009 ) , torsional shearing stress can be
determined by ..
Cooling fans
Cooling fans provide the energy to move air or gas which may become heat exchanger.
These system may be an integral part of the motor to cool down ( Ramirez et.al., 2009 ).
Related Studies
Foreign Studies
Mc Gregor, B.S. ( 2010 ) in his study on determining viscosity of a tomato sauce stated,
Viscometer is a highly accurate viscosity profile tester for tomato sauce, which
is likewise used to
( Note : Synthesize , Review , Summarize, Annotate or Acknowledge sources. )

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UNIT III

METHODS AND PROCEDURES

Method of Research
Qualitative .was used simply because ..
Research Design
Research and Development primarily because the ..
Research Environment
The researcher visited
( NOTE : Discuss here the WHO, WHAT , WHEN , WHERE of the research , design , fabrication
and evaluation / testing . )
Procedures
The design procedures were as follows :
Data Gathering Procedures :
Design Concepts
Based on thermodynamics the

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UNIT IV

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Data for the existing system
The Existing Design of .
The researcher gathered the following data as shown in Table 1 is
Table 1 : Different Types of Viscometer
Name
Advantages
Disadvantages
Rotational
Hydraulic

Materials

Functions

According to the results , it is much advantageous to use .. s

The viscometer .
According to various sources and experts
The design computations
Based on the formula for determining which is given by the equation , v = RI , the
following results were determined :
The materials , design drawings , lay outs etc. .
The researcher opted to use aluminum because .
The details of the prototype ..
The following photographs showed the details of the prototype fabricated by ..
The results of evaluation / testing

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The researcher sought the help of the persons who used the machine in finding how
functional etc. , the prototype was. Several statistical methods were used and the
results showed the following : ..
UNIT V
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Conclusions
1. Accordingly . based on the design
2. The researcher therefore concluded that it is best to use . in the fabrication of .
3. Based on the results of the evaluation .
Recommendations
1. Upon careful consideration and due analysis , it is therefore recommended that
improvement in the prototype be made by adding additional features
2. The researcher hereby recommends to implement .
3. In order to improve the prototype , the researcher suggests to ..

REFERENCES

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Anniecum , R. ( 2010 ). Research and its environment. New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons.
Ayaton, P.B., Ramirez, R., Ramirez, J., Zoleta, R.P., Jones, J., Sons, J.R., et.al. ( 2010 ). A case
study on the use of viscometer. Philippines : BIV Printing Press.
Barlizo, R.P. ( 2010a). The functions of viscometer. Philippines : Lucena Printing Press.
Barlizo, R.P. ( 2010b). Impacts of the use of viscometer. Philippines : Lucena Printing Press.
Calvario, R.P. ( 2008 ). Viscometer : Characteristics, functions and advantages. Enverga
Newsletter, 92, 310 330.
Calvario, R.P. ( 2008 ). A proposed design of a viscometer. Unpublished project study in Manuel
S. Enverga University Foundation, Lucena City. 310 330.
Grady, F.G. ( 2007 ). Viscometer. Tool for liquid viscosity determination, 12, 145-167. Retrieved
January 9, 2010, from http://www.rpbr.com.ph/tools/Grady02302.html
Ramirez, R. & Ramirez, J. ( 2010 ) Functions of viscometer. New Jersey : Academic Press.
Ramirez, R. ( 2009 ). Viscometer functions. New York : Mc Graw Hill Company.

APPENDICES

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( NOTE : The various figures / photos / diagrams / tables which need to be presented in Unit II
must be mentioned in the said unit however shown and referred in the appendices. )

CURRICULUM VITAE

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( NOTE : Make it as concise as possible , indicating your strong points and your expertise. )

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