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Experiment 1: Measurement of Viscosity of Different Types of Fluid
Experiment 1: Measurement of Viscosity of Different Types of Fluid
11003)
Experiment 1: Measurement of viscosity of different types of fluid
Semester January 2017
Experiment 1
Measurement of viscosity of different types of fluid
Objectives
Overview
Brookfield Viscometer
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Fluid Mechanics (CLB
11003)
Experiment 1: Measurement of viscosity of different types of fluid
Semester January 2017
Experimental Procedure
3. Level the viscometer and lower the spindle into the sample until the surface of
sample level with the groove marked on the spindle. The spindle should be
placed at the centre of the beaker. Check the level of viscometer again.
7. To take a reading, depress the clutch lever and hold it in the down position. With
the lever still depressed, switch off the motor. Record the dial reading, indicated
by the red pointer on dial (% torque). For maximum accuracy do not take
readings below 10% torque. Repeat the measurements at least two times and
obtain an average reading.
8. Repeat step 4 to 9 with three other different speed. (12, 30 and 60 rpm).
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Fluid Mechanics (CLB
11003)
Experiment 1: Measurement of viscosity of different types of fluid
Semester January 2017
10. Calculate the viscosity in centipoise (cP) by multiplying the dial reading by the
factor for various spindle as shown in the Table 1 and record it in table in Results
section .
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Fluid Mechanics (CLB 11003)
Experiment 1: Measurement of viscosity of different types of fluid
Semester January 2017
Results
Speed (rpm)
Spindle 6 12 30 60 Viscosity (cP)
No. Dial reading Dial reading Dial reading Dial reading
1 2 Average 1 2 Average 1 2 Average 1 2 Average 6 rpm 12 rpm 30 rpm 60 rpm
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Speed (rpm)
Spindle 6 12 30 60 Viscosity (cP)
No. Dial reading Dial reading Dial reading Dial reading
1 2 Average 1 2 Average 1 2 Average 1 2 Average 6 rpm 12 rpm 30 rpm 60 rpm
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Fluid Mechanics (CLB 11003)
Experiment 1: Measurement of viscosity of different types of fluid
Semester January 2017
Discussion
1. Determine the difference between four calculated viscosities for different speed.
Discuss how the spindle’s speed of rotation and the spindle size andshape affect
the viscosity reading.
2. Plot a graph of viscosity along Y-axis versus spindle speed (rpm) along the x-axis
3. (You can use data of spindle 1). Determine the categories of the test fluid
(Newtonian or Non-newtonian).
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