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New Automated Viscometer for Chemicals
RheoSense, Inc. has announced that the all new automatic VROC initium Model II Viscometer is now available for viscosity characterization of any solvent-based solutions. High throughput and timely measurements are now easier and more productive. Accurate and precise viscosity measurement is assured with self-diagnosis leaving no uncertainty. The viscometer is powerful with its ability to measure ...
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ASTM D7395 - 07(2012) Standard Test Method for Cone/Plate Viscosity at a 500 s-1 Shear Rate
This test has been used to measure viscosities of automotive topcoats in place of No. 4 Ford cup measurements and has provided an equivalent ability to evaluate whether the paint meets specifications and is sprayable. The method could be considered as an alternative to No. 4 Ford cup and other efflux cup measurements for other products as well. The ...
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Food Research All Washed Up
Real time process control for food manufacture has come a significant step closer, thanks to pioneering research work at University College Dublin into viscosity measurement techniques for characterising the flow and mixability of highly non-Newtonian fluids. At the heart of the researchers' experiments is the TorqSense transducer made by Sensor Technology in Oxon, which monitors the constantly ...
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ASTM D7741 / D7741M - 11e1 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Apparent Viscosity of Asphalt-Rubber or Other Asphalt Binders by Using a Rotational Hand Held Viscometer
This test is primarily used for field production control of Asphalt-Rubber (A-R) and other high viscosity binders; however the test can also be used in a laboratory setting. A hand held rotational viscometer is used to measure the apparent viscosity of a completed blend of A-R or high viscosity binder. A rotor (spindle), turning at constant speed, ...
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ASTM D7741 - 11 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Apparent Viscosity of Asphalt-Rubber or Other Asphalt Binders by Using a Rotational Hand Held Viscometer
This test is primarily used for field production control of Asphalt-Rubber (A-R) and other high viscosity binders; however the test can also be used in a laboratory setting. A hand held rotational viscometer is used to measure the apparent viscosity of a completed blend of A-R or high viscosity binder. A rotor (spindle), turning at constant speed, is inserted in the liquid ...
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New ASTM Standard Supports Direct Kinematic Viscosity Measurement Method Used In Spectro Scientific’s MiniVisc 3000 Series Viscometers
A new ASTM Standard Test Method supports the simple, convenient, and accurate viscosity measurement method employed in portable MiniVisc 3000 Series viscometers from Spectro Scientific. Spectro is one of the world’s largest suppliers of oil, fuel, and processed water analysis instrumentation and software. ASTM D8092 “Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Kinematic Viscosity ...
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ASTM D5293 - 10e1 standard test method for apparent viscosity of engine oils and base stocks between –5 and –35°c using cold-cranking simulator
The CCS apparent viscosity of automotive engine oils correlates with low temperature engine cranking. CCS apparent viscosity is not suitable for predicting low temperature flow to the engine oil pump and oil distribution system. Engine cranking data were measured by the Coordinating Research Council (CRC) L-49 test with reference oils that had viscosities between 600 and 8400 ...
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ASTM D1545 - 07(2012) Standard Test Method for Viscosity of Transparent Liquids by Bubble Time Method
This test method covers the procedures for determining the viscosity of transparent liquids by bubble time method. The transparent liquids should be free from crystalline or gel particles. Test apparatus include a constant-temperature bath, standard viscosity tubes, a series of standard viscosity tubes as reference standards, timing device, tube racks, and viscosity tube corks. This ...
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New Kinematic Viscosity Bath
Koehler Instrument Company, Inc. (USA) is pleased to announce our new K23900 Kinematic Viscosity Bath. The Koehler Kinematic Viscosity Bath is designed to conduct tests to determine the viscosity of liquid petroleum products, both transparent and opaque, by measuring the volume of liquid to flow under gravity through a calibrated glass capillary viscometer. The K23900 is compliant with ASTM ...
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ASTM D1092 - 11 standard test method for measuring apparent viscosity of lubricating greases
Apparent viscosity versus shear rate information can be useful in predicting pressure drops in grease distribution systems under steady-state flow conditions at constant temperature. 1. Scope 1.1 This test method covers measurement, in poises, of the apparent viscosity of lubricating greases in the temperature range from −54 to 38°C (−65 to 100°F). Measurements are limited ...
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ASTM D4485 - 11c Standard Specification for Performance of Active API Service Category Engine Oils
This specification covers engine oils for light-duty and heavy-duty internal combustion engines used under a variety of operating conditions in automobiles, trucks, vans, buses, and off-highway farm, industrial, and construction equipment. Automotive engine oils are classified in three general arrangements: S, C, and Energy Conserving. These arrangements are further divided into ...
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Twenty one Bredel hose pumps installed in landmark sustainable energy project
Bredel hose pumps from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) have been installed as part of a landmark abrasives handling project at the combined heat and power (CHP) plant of Dong Energy in Studstrup, Denmark. The project has seen the facility switch from coal to biomass fuel in line with its ambition to supply sustainable energy. Bredel peristaltic hose pumps were selected by the lead ...
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ANDRITZ SEPARATION launches RheoScan, the worldʼs first patented, optical measurement system for automatic polymer dosage in belt presses and gravity belt tables: reduction of polymer costs by up to 40%
ANDRITZ SEPARATION, part of international technology Group ANDRITZ, has developed and successfully launched RheoScan, a new, innovative optical measurement system for belt presses and gravity belt tables. ANDRITZ RheoScan measures the actual sludge viscosity during the thickening stage in real time. The new system adjusts the polymer dose needed to match changing flow rates and sludge conditions ...
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ASTM D5605 - 94(2011) Standard Practice for Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR)—Establishing Raw Mooney Viscosity Target Values
Mooney viscosity is used extensively in the rubber industry as a measurement of the general quality of raw or compounded uncured rubber. This special viscosity has been related to average molecular weight and to handling and processing characteristics in various rubber operations such as mixing, extruding, molding, and so forth. This practice addresses the raw Mooney ...
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Big Push to Recycle Plastic
Cold extrusion is playing an ever greater part in recycling of waste plastic, and the Department for Business and Enterprise is sponsoring research into development of the machinery necessary for such work. Engineers at Bradford University have built a pilot plant and are running a series of trials with different processes, feed plastics, additives, and final products. Leader of the project, Dr ...
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ASTM D4485 - 11b standard specification for performance of active API Service category engine oils
This specification covers engine oils for light-duty and heavy-duty internal combustion engines used under a variety of operating conditions in automobiles, trucks, vans, buses, and off-highway farm, industrial, and construction equipment. Automotive engine oils are classified in three general arrangements: S, C, and Energy Conserving. These arrangements are further divided into ...
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Unique FDA Approved Plastic Bottle Recycling System to be Installed in Vietnam
Bepex International, a world leader in process development and process equipment for the food, chemical, mineral, and polymer industries, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Vietnam-based Thanh Tai Gas Company to custom design, fabricate and deliver the first system to South East Asia in its new line of plastic bottle recycling systems, ...
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PEFTEC 2017 announces programme of conferences
The organisers of PEFTEC 2017 (Antwerp, 29-30th November) have published the Conference themes for this year’s event and announced that registration is now open via www.peftec.com. PEFTEC is a specialist event focused on the testing, analysis and monitoring of downstream oil products, chemicals and petrochemicals. Created to provide the latest guidance on regulations, methods and ...
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PerkinElmer Highlights New Analytical Solutions at Pittcon® 2007 To Drive The Pace And Precision of Research And Testing
New Technologies, Approaches Break Down Barriers to High-Performing, Faster and More Accurate Analysis CHICAGO – PerkinElmer Inc., (NYSE: PKI), a global leader in Health Sciences and Photonics, is highlighting its latest solutions to help scientists gain greater insight into samples with precise, easy-to-use, high-throughput solutions at PITTCON® 2007, Feb. 26-March 2, Booth 843. The latest ...
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Vortex Flow Meter - Meaning, Principle, Usage & More
According to study forecasts, the market for a vortex flow meter is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5-5% between 2021-2031. This is majorly because of the focus on expanding end-use industries like food & beverages, chemicals, and petrochemicals, where vortex flow meters are widely used. Let us dive into the details of what a vortex flow meter is, the vortex flow meter working principle, ...
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